What are the schools like in Verdigris, OK?

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

What is the median household income in Verdigris?

The median household income in Verdigris, OK is $83,281 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

What is the weather like in Verdigris, OK?

Verdigris has an average high temperature of 47.1°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 8.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Verdigris, OK affordable or expensive?

Verdigris's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Verdigris is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $199,800 and the median rent is $1,236 per month.

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

Verdigris has a violent crime rate of 102.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 408.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Verdigris, OK a Good Place to Live?

Verdigris is a small town of 5,308 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $83,281 and a 2.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Verdigris stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

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

All Verdigris 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

Verdigris's overall cost of living index is 89.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Verdigris costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Verdigris, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$199,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,236	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$83,281	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Verdigris's violent crime rate is 102.1 per 100,000 residents — 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

102.1 /100k

Property Crime

408.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Verdigris, 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	26.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Verdigris sees average highs of 47.1°F in January and 91.7°F in July, with 44.5 inches of annual precipitation and 8.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Verdigris, OK
Average High — January	47.1°F
Average High — July	91.7°F
Annual Precipitation	44.5"
Annual Snowfall	8.7"

Demographics

Metric	Verdigris, OK	National Avg
Population	5,308	—
Median Age	35.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	76.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.2%	22.2%
65 and over	13.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Verdigris vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Verdigris, OK affordable or expensive?

Verdigris's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Verdigris roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $199,800 and median rent is $1,236/month.

What is the crime rate in Verdigris, OK?

Verdigris's violent crime rate is 102.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 408.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Verdigris?

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

Is Verdigris, OK a good place to live?

Verdigris, OK has a population of 5,308, a median household income of $83,281, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%. 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 Verdigris?

Verdigris averages 47.1°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.5 inches with about 8.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Verdigris?

The population of Verdigris, Oklahoma is 5,308 with a median age of 35.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Verdigris?

Key numbers for living in Verdigris: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $199,800, median household income $83,281, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Verdigris side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.