Turpin is a small town of 377 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $57,500
.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Turpin stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Turpin is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Turpin 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: 88.6
Turpin's overall cost of living index is 88.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Turpin costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Turpin, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$93,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$825
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
84.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$57,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Turpin's violent crime rate is 56.5 per 100,000 residents
— 85% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
56.5 /100k
Property Crime
621.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Turpin is served primarily by TURPIN.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Turpin, OK
National Avg
School District
TURPIN
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Turpin sees average highs of 51.3°F in January
and 96.2°F in July,
with 21.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 14.4 inches of snow per year.
Turpin's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Turpin roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $93,100 and median rent is $825/month.
Turpin's violent crime rate is 56.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 621.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Turpin are operated by TURPIN.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 17.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Turpin, OK has a population of 377, a median household income of $57,500, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Turpin averages 51.3°F in January and 96.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 21.4 inches
with about 14.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Turpin, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73950.
The population of Turpin, Oklahoma is 377 with a median age of 30.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Turpin: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $93,100, median household income $57,500, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Turpin side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.