What are the schools like in Tonkawa, OK?

Tonkawa is served primarily by TONKAWA. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.1:1.

What is the median household income in Tonkawa?

The median household income in Tonkawa, OK is $55,299 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.9%.

What is the weather like in Tonkawa, OK?

Tonkawa has an average high temperature of 46.7°F in January and 93.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 7.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Tonkawa, OK affordable or expensive?

Tonkawa's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Tonkawa is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $74,900 and the median rent is $702 per month.

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

Tonkawa has a violent crime rate of 300.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1637.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Tonkawa, OK a Good Place to Live?

Tonkawa is a small town of 3,027 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $55,299 and a 6.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: Tonkawa 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 Tonkawa is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Tonkawa 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: 86.3

Tonkawa's overall cost of living index is 86.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Tonkawa costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Tonkawa, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$74,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$702	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,299	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Tonkawa's violent crime rate is 300.8 per 100,000 residents — 21% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

300.8 /100k

Property Crime

1637.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Tonkawa is served primarily by TONKAWA. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Tonkawa, OK	National Avg
School District	TONKAWA	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Tonkawa sees average highs of 46.7°F in January and 93.0°F in July, with 38.8 inches of annual precipitation and 7.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Tonkawa, OK
Average High — January	46.7°F
Average High — July	93.0°F
Annual Precipitation	38.8"
Annual Snowfall	7.9"

Demographics

Metric	Tonkawa, OK	National Avg
Population	3,027	—
Median Age	36.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	79.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	21.8%	22.2%
65 and over	18.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Tonkawa Tribal Housing, OK 3 mi Blackwell, OK 9 mi Billings, OK 12 mi Marland, OK 12 mi Nardin, OK 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Tonkawa

Tonkawa, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

74653

Tonkawa vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tonkawa, OK affordable or expensive?

Tonkawa's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Tonkawa roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $74,900 and median rent is $702/month.

What is the crime rate in Tonkawa, OK?

Tonkawa's violent crime rate is 300.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1637.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Tonkawa?

Public schools in Tonkawa are operated by TONKAWA. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 21.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Tonkawa, OK a good place to live?

Tonkawa, OK has a population of 3,027, a median household income of $55,299, and an unemployment rate of 6.9%. 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 Tonkawa?

Tonkawa averages 46.7°F in January and 93.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.8 inches with about 7.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Tonkawa?

Tonkawa, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74653.

What is the population of Tonkawa?

The population of Tonkawa, Oklahoma is 3,027 with a median age of 36.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Tonkawa?

Key numbers for living in Tonkawa: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $74,900, median household income $55,299, crime index 79 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tonkawa side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.