What are the schools like in Talala, OK?

School district data for Talala is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Talala?

The median household income in Talala, OK is $56,667 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.2%.

What is the weather like in Talala, OK?

Talala has an average high temperature of 47.6°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 8.2 inches.

Talala, OK Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Talala, OK affordable or expensive?

Talala's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Talala is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $97,200 and the median rent is $950 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Talala, OK?

Talala has a violent crime rate of 763.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1145.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Talala, OK a Good Place to Live?

Talala is a small town of 283 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $56,667 and a 8.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Talala stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Talala is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Talala 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: 89.5

Talala's overall cost of living index is 89.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Talala costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Talala, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$97,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$950	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$56,667	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Talala's violent crime rate is 763.4 per 100,000 residents — 101% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

763.4 /100k

Property Crime

1145.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Talala, OK	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Talala sees average highs of 47.6°F in January and 92.0°F in July, with 45.9 inches of annual precipitation and 8.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Talala, OK
Average High — January	47.6°F
Average High — July	92.0°F
Annual Precipitation	45.9"
Annual Snowfall	8.2"

Demographics

Metric	Talala, OK	National Avg
Population	283	—
Median Age	31.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	68.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.9%	22.2%
65 and over	8.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Oologah, OK 6 mi Watova, OK 7 mi Bushyhead, OK 12 mi Sequoyah, OK 12 mi Vera, OK 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Talala

Talala, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

74080

Talala vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Talala, OK affordable or expensive?

Talala's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Talala roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $97,200 and median rent is $950/month.

What is the crime rate in Talala, OK?

Talala's violent crime rate is 763.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1145.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Talala?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Talala, OK a good place to live?

Talala, OK has a population of 283, a median household income of $56,667, and an unemployment rate of 8.2%. 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.

What is the weather like in Talala?

Talala averages 47.6°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.9 inches with about 8.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Talala?

Talala, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74080.

What is the population of Talala?

The population of Talala, Oklahoma is 283 with a median age of 31.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Talala?

Key numbers for living in Talala: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $97,200, median household income $56,667, crime index 142 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Talala side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.