Stigler is a small town of 2,687 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $34,415
and a 12.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Stigler 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 Stigler is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Stigler 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: 89.7
Stigler's overall cost of living index is 89.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Stigler costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Stigler, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$134,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$747
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
51.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$34,415
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Stigler's violent crime rate is 324.0 per 100,000 residents
— 15% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
324.0 /100k
Property Crime
1727.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Stigler is served primarily by STIGLER.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Stigler, OK
National Avg
School District
STIGLER
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
81.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Stigler sees average highs of 52.2°F in January
and 93.7°F in July,
with 47.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 4.6 inches of snow per year.
Stigler's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Stigler roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $134,800 and median rent is $747/month.
Stigler's violent crime rate is 324.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1727.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Stigler are operated by STIGLER.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1. 13.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Stigler, OK has a population of 2,687, a median household income of $34,415, and an unemployment rate of 12.6%.
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.
Stigler averages 52.2°F in January and 93.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.4 inches
with about 4.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Stigler, Oklahoma is 2,687 with a median age of 41.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Stigler: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $134,800, median household income $34,415, crime index 84 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Stigler side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
