What are the schools like in Thomas, OK?

Thomas is served primarily by THOMAS-FAY-CUSTER UNIFIED DIST. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.0:1.

What is the median household income in Thomas?

The median household income in Thomas, OK is $56,313 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.

What is the weather like in Thomas, OK?

Thomas has an average high temperature of 48.0°F in January and 94.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 7.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Thomas, OK affordable or expensive?

Thomas's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Thomas is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $123,800 and the median rent is $673 per month.

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

Thomas has a violent crime rate of 441.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 264.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Thomas, OK a Good Place to Live?

Thomas is a small town of 1,298 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $56,313 and a 4.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Thomas 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: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Thomas is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Thomas 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: 88.4

Thomas's overall cost of living index is 88.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Thomas costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Thomas, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$123,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$673	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$56,313	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Thomas's violent crime rate is 441.3 per 100,000 residents — 16% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

441.3 /100k

Property Crime

264.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Thomas is served primarily by THOMAS-FAY-CUSTER UNIFIED DIST. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Thomas, OK	National Avg
School District	THOMAS-FAY-CUSTER UNIFIED DIST	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Thomas sees average highs of 48.0°F in January and 94.0°F in July, with 29.8 inches of annual precipitation and 7.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Thomas, OK
Average High — January	48.0°F
Average High — July	94.0°F
Annual Precipitation	29.8"
Annual Snowfall	7.2"

Demographics

Metric	Thomas, OK	National Avg
Population	1,298	—
Median Age	36.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	79.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	33.7%	22.2%
65 and over	12.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fay, OK 7 mi Custer City, OK 10 mi Oakwood, OK 13 mi Weatherford, OK 15 mi Putnam, OK 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Thomas

Thomas, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

73669

Thomas vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thomas, OK affordable or expensive?

Thomas's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Thomas roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $123,800 and median rent is $673/month.

What is the crime rate in Thomas, OK?

Thomas's violent crime rate is 441.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 264.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Thomas?

Public schools in Thomas are operated by THOMAS-FAY-CUSTER UNIFIED DIST. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. 16.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Thomas, OK a good place to live?

Thomas, OK has a population of 1,298, a median household income of $56,313, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%. 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 Thomas?

Thomas averages 48.0°F in January and 94.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.8 inches with about 7.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Thomas?

Thomas, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73669.

What is the population of Thomas?

The population of Thomas, Oklahoma is 1,298 with a median age of 36.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Thomas?

Key numbers for living in Thomas: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $123,800, median household income $56,313, crime index 75 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Thomas side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.