Stroud is a small town of 2,748 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $51,131
and a 8.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Stroud stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Stroud is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Stroud 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: 91.0
Stroud's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Stroud costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Stroud, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$102,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$707
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
66.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$51,131
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Stroud's violent crime rate is 104.9 per 100,000 residents
— 72% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
104.9 /100k
Property Crime
2202.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Stroud is served primarily by STROUD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Stroud, OK
National Avg
School District
STROUD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Stroud sees average highs of 50.0°F in January
and 91.8°F in July,
with 37.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 5.7 inches of snow per year.
Stroud's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Stroud roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $102,400 and median rent is $707/month.
Stroud's violent crime rate is 104.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2202.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Stroud are operated by STROUD.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 15.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Stroud, OK has a population of 2,748, a median household income of $51,131, and an unemployment rate of 8.3%.
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.
Stroud averages 50.0°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.4 inches
with about 5.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Stroud, OK is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 74079, 74028.
The population of Stroud, Oklahoma is 2,748 with a median age of 36.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Stroud: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $102,400, median household income $51,131, crime index 59 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Stroud side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
