Spiro is a small town of 2,095 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $33,295
and a 10.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Spiro stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Spiro is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Spiro city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.2
Spiro's overall cost of living index is 88.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Spiro costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Spiro, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$90,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$792
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
51.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$33,295
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Spiro's violent crime rate is 228.1 per 100,000 residents
— 40% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
228.1 /100k
Property Crime
1186.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Spiro is served primarily by SPIRO.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Spiro, OK
National Avg
School District
SPIRO
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
81.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Spiro sees average highs of 51.3°F in January
and 94.1°F in July,
with 49.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.6 inches of snow per year.
Spiro's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Spiro roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $90,700 and median rent is $792/month.
Spiro's violent crime rate is 228.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1186.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Spiro are operated by SPIRO.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 13.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Spiro, OK has a population of 2,095, a median household income of $33,295, and an unemployment rate of 10.4%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Spiro averages 51.3°F in January and 94.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.1 inches
with about 0.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Spiro, Oklahoma is 2,095 with a median age of 37.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Spiro: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $90,700, median household income $33,295, crime index 59 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Spiro side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.