Springer is a small town of 756 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $51,630
and a 1.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Springer stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Springer is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Springer 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: 90.6
Springer's overall cost of living index is 90.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Springer costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Springer, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$111,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$945
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
67.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$51,630
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
Springer's violent crime rate is 669.3 per 100,000 residents
— 76% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
669.3 /100k
Property Crime
2084.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Springer is served primarily by SPRINGER.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Springer, OK
National Avg
School District
SPRINGER
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
83.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Springer sees average highs of 52.8°F in January
and 94.1°F in July,
with 39.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.7 inches of snow per year.
Springer's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Springer roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $111,500 and median rent is $945/month.
Springer's violent crime rate is 669.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2084.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Springer are operated by SPRINGER.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. 14.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Springer, OK has a population of 756, a median household income of $51,630, and an unemployment rate of 1.7%.
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.
Springer averages 52.8°F in January and 94.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.8 inches
with about 2.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Springer, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73458.
The population of Springer, Oklahoma is 756 with a median age of 30.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Springer: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $111,500, median household income $51,630, crime index 145 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Springer side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.