Turley is a small town of 2,917 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $40,906
and a 11.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Turley 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 Turley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Turley 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
Turley's overall cost of living index is 89.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Turley costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Turley, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$57,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$949
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$40,906
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
Turley's violent crime rate is 702.3 per 100,000 residents
— 85% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
702.3 /100k
Property Crime
2948.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Turley is served primarily by TULSA.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.1:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Turley, OK
National Avg
School District
TULSA
—
Elementary Schools
46
—
Middle Schools
12
—
High Schools
11
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
4.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
68.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Turley sees average highs of 48.9°F in January
and 93.6°F in July,
with 41.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 8.7 inches of snow per year.
Turley's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Turley roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $57,900 and median rent is $949/month.
Turley's violent crime rate is 702.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2948.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Turley are operated by TULSA.
The district has 46 elementary, 12 middle, and 11 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.1:1. 4.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Turley, OK has a population of 2,917, a median household income of $40,906, and an unemployment rate of 11.1%.
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.
Turley averages 48.9°F in January and 93.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.0 inches
with about 8.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Turley, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74130.
The population of Turley, Oklahoma is 2,917 with a median age of 40.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Turley: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $57,900, median household income $40,906, crime index 167 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Turley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
