Wapanucka is a small town of 450 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $37,500
and a 9.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Wapanucka stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Wapanucka is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Wapanucka 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: 86.0
Wapanucka's overall cost of living index is 86.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Wapanucka costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Wapanucka, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$72,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$700
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
53.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$37,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Wapanucka's violent crime rate is 252.6 per 100,000 residents
— 34% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
252.6 /100k
Property Crime
1019.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Wapanucka is served primarily by WAPANUCKA.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Wapanucka, OK
National Avg
School District
WAPANUCKA
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Wapanucka sees average highs of 52.5°F in January
and 94.0°F in July,
with 41.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.4 inches of snow per year.
Wapanucka's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Wapanucka roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $72,000 and median rent is $700/month.
Wapanucka's violent crime rate is 252.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1019.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Wapanucka are operated by WAPANUCKA.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1. 13.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Wapanucka, OK has a population of 450, a median household income of $37,500, and an unemployment rate of 9.4%.
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.
Wapanucka averages 52.5°F in January and 94.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.0 inches
with about 2.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Wapanucka, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73461.
The population of Wapanucka, Oklahoma is 450 with a median age of 26.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Wapanucka: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $72,000, median household income $37,500, crime index 59 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wapanucka side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.