Stringtown is a small town of 438 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $48,750
and a 5.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Stringtown 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 Stringtown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Stringtown 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: 86.1
Stringtown's overall cost of living index is 86.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Stringtown costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Stringtown, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$63,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$763
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Stringtown's violent crime rate is 228.8 per 100,000 residents
— 40% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
228.8 /100k
Property Crime
228.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Stringtown is served primarily by STRINGTOWN.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Stringtown, OK
National Avg
School District
STRINGTOWN
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Stringtown sees average highs of 51.2°F in January
and 94.0°F in July,
with 45.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.8 inches of snow per year.
Stringtown's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Stringtown roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $63,600 and median rent is $763/month.
Stringtown's violent crime rate is 228.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 228.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Stringtown are operated by STRINGTOWN.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1. 16.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Stringtown, OK has a population of 438, a median household income of $48,750, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%.
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.
Stringtown averages 51.2°F in January and 94.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.7 inches
with about 1.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Stringtown, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74569.
The population of Stringtown, Oklahoma is 438 with a median age of 38.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Stringtown: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $63,600, median household income $48,750, crime index 40 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Stringtown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
