What are the schools like in Wakita, OK?

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

What is the median household income in Wakita?

The median household income in Wakita, OK is $34,375 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.

What is the weather like in Wakita, OK?

Wakita has an average high temperature of 46.7°F in January and 93.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 9.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Wakita, OK affordable or expensive?

Wakita's cost of living index is 80, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wakita is 20% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $31,800 and the median rent is $560 per month.

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

Wakita has a violent crime rate of 46.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 946.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wakita, OK a Good Place to Live?

Wakita is a small town of 340 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $34,375 and a 3.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 80 (US average = 100), which is 20% below the national average.

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

All Wakita 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: 80.2

Wakita's overall cost of living index is 80.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wakita costs roughly 20% less than the average American city.

Metric	Wakita, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$31,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$560	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$34,375	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Wakita's violent crime rate is 46.2 per 100,000 residents — 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

46.2 /100k

Property Crime

946.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Wakita, 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	17.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wakita sees average highs of 46.7°F in January and 93.6°F in July, with 34.8 inches of annual precipitation and 9.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wakita, OK
Average High — January	46.7°F
Average High — July	93.6°F
Annual Precipitation	34.8"
Annual Snowfall	9.3"

Demographics

Metric	Wakita, OK	National Avg
Population	340	—
Median Age	35.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	38.2%	22.2%
65 and over	20.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Manchester, OK 10 mi Medford, OK 12 mi Jefferson, OK 13 mi Bluff City, KS 14 mi Renfrow, OK 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Wakita

Wakita, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

73771

Wakita vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wakita, OK affordable or expensive?

Wakita's cost of living index is 80, where 100 is the national average. That makes Wakita roughly 20% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $31,800 and median rent is $560/month.

What is the crime rate in Wakita, OK?

Wakita's violent crime rate is 46.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 946.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wakita?

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

Is Wakita, OK a good place to live?

Wakita, OK has a population of 340, a median household income of $34,375, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%. 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 Wakita?

Wakita averages 46.7°F in January and 93.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.8 inches with about 9.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wakita?

Wakita, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73771.

What is the population of Wakita?

The population of Wakita, Oklahoma is 340 with a median age of 35.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wakita?

Key numbers for living in Wakita: cost of living index 80 (100 = US average), median home $31,800, median household income $34,375, crime index 25 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wakita side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.