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Wagoner is a small town of 7,813 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $55,169
and a 8.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Wagoner stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Wagoner is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Wagoner 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
Wagoner's overall cost of living index is 89.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Wagoner costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Wagoner, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$133,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$854
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
56.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,169
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Wagoner's violent crime rate is 428.7 per 100,000 residents
— 13% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
428.7 /100k
Property Crime
2248.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Wagoner is served primarily by WAGONER.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Wagoner, OK
National Avg
School District
WAGONER
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Wagoner sees average highs of 49.2°F in January
and 91.8°F in July,
with 43.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.6 inches of snow per year.
Wagoner's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Wagoner roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $133,500 and median rent is $854/month.
Wagoner's violent crime rate is 428.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2248.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Wagoner are operated by WAGONER.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 18.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Wagoner, OK has a population of 7,813, a median household income of $55,169, and an unemployment rate of 8.4%.
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.
Wagoner averages 49.2°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.1 inches
with about 2.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Wagoner, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74467.
The population of Wagoner, Oklahoma is 7,813 with a median age of 37.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Wagoner: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $133,500, median household income $55,169, crime index 111 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wagoner side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
