What are the schools like in Waukomis, OK?

Waukomis is served primarily by PIONEER-PLEASANT VALE. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.5:1.

What is the median household income in Waukomis?

The median household income in Waukomis, OK is $63,482 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.

What is the weather like in Waukomis, OK?

Waukomis has an average high temperature of 46.7°F in January and 94.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 9.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Waukomis, OK affordable or expensive?

Waukomis's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Waukomis is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $116,800 and the median rent is $435 per month.

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

Waukomis has a violent crime rate of 151.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 835.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Waukomis, OK a Good Place to Live?

Waukomis is a small town of 1,087 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $63,482 and a 3.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: Waukomis stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

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

All Waukomis 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: 86.1

Waukomis's overall cost of living index is 86.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Waukomis costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Waukomis, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$116,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$435	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	90.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$63,482	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Waukomis's violent crime rate is 151.9 per 100,000 residents — 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

151.9 /100k

Property Crime

835.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Waukomis is served primarily by PIONEER-PLEASANT VALE. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Waukomis, OK	National Avg
School District	PIONEER-PLEASANT VALE	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Waukomis sees average highs of 46.7°F in January and 94.8°F in July, with 33.3 inches of annual precipitation and 9.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Waukomis, OK
Average High — January	46.7°F
Average High — July	94.8°F
Annual Precipitation	33.3"
Annual Snowfall	9.4"

Demographics

Metric	Waukomis, OK	National Avg
Population	1,087	—
Median Age	48.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	15.6%	22.2%
65 and over	30.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bison, OK 6 mi Drummond, OK 7 mi Enid, OK 9 mi North Enid, OK 11 mi Fairmont, OK 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Waukomis

Waukomis, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

73773

Waukomis vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Waukomis, OK affordable or expensive?

Waukomis's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Waukomis roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $116,800 and median rent is $435/month.

What is the crime rate in Waukomis, OK?

Waukomis's violent crime rate is 151.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 835.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Waukomis?

Public schools in Waukomis are operated by PIONEER-PLEASANT VALE. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1. 12.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Waukomis, OK a good place to live?

Waukomis, OK has a population of 1,087, a median household income of $63,482, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%. 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 Waukomis?

Waukomis averages 46.7°F in January and 94.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.3 inches with about 9.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Waukomis?

Waukomis, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73773.

What is the population of Waukomis?

The population of Waukomis, Oklahoma is 1,087 with a median age of 48.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Waukomis?

Key numbers for living in Waukomis: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $116,800, median household income $63,482, crime index 40 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Waukomis side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.