What are the schools like in Tatums, OK?

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

What is the median household income in Tatums?

The median household income in Tatums, OK is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.8%.

What is the weather like in Tatums, OK?

Tatums has an average high temperature of 52.6°F in January and 94.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Tatums, OK affordable or expensive?

Tatums's cost of living index is 85, where 100 represents the national average. This means Tatums is 15% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $63,300 and the median rent is $700 per month.

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

Tatums has a violent crime rate of 669.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2084.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Tatums, OK a Good Place to Live?

Tatums is a small town of 152 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of N/A and a 6.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is 15% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Tatums is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Tatums 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: 85.4

Tatums's overall cost of living index is 85.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Tatums costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.

Metric	Tatums, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$63,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$700	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Tatums'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

Metric	Tatums, 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	1.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Tatums sees average highs of 52.6°F in January and 94.7°F in July, with 35.1 inches of annual precipitation and 0.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Tatums, OK
Average High — January	52.6°F
Average High — July	94.7°F
Annual Precipitation	35.1"
Annual Snowfall	0.8"

Demographics

Metric	Tatums, OK	National Avg
Population	152	—
Median Age	29.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	2.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	87.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	16.4%	22.2%
65 and over	17.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Tatums

Tatums, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

73487

Tatums vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tatums, OK affordable or expensive?

Tatums's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average. That makes Tatums roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $63,300 and median rent is $700/month.

What is the crime rate in Tatums, OK?

Tatums'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.

What are the schools like in Tatums?

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

Is Tatums, OK a good place to live?

Tatums, OK has a population of 152, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 6.8%. 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 Tatums?

Tatums averages 52.6°F in January and 94.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.1 inches with about 0.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Tatums?

Tatums, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73487.

What is the population of Tatums?

The population of Tatums, Oklahoma is 152 with a median age of 29.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Tatums?

Key numbers for living in Tatums: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $63,300, median household income N/A, crime index 145 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tatums side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.