Waurika is a small town of 1,824 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $40,197
and a 7.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 81 (US average = 100), which is
19% below the national average.
Strengths:
Waurika stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Waurika is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Waurika 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: 80.9
Waurika's overall cost of living index is 80.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Waurika costs roughly 19% less than the average American city.
Metric
Waurika, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$39,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$528
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
61.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$40,197
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Waurika's violent crime rate is 217.5 per 100,000 residents
— 43% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
217.5 /100k
Property Crime
652.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Waurika is served primarily by WAURIKA.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Waurika, OK
National Avg
School District
WAURIKA
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Waurika sees average highs of 55.1°F in January
and 97.0°F in July,
with 32.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.9 inches of snow per year.
Waurika's cost of living index is 81, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Waurika roughly 19% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $39,900 and median rent is $528/month.
Waurika's violent crime rate is 217.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 652.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Waurika are operated by WAURIKA.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1. 15.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Waurika, OK has a population of 1,824, a median household income of $40,197, and an unemployment rate of 7.0%.
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.
Waurika averages 55.1°F in January and 97.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.2 inches
with about 1.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Waurika, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73573.
The population of Waurika, Oklahoma is 1,824 with a median age of 38.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Waurika: cost of living index 81 (100 = US average), median home $39,900, median household income $40,197, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Waurika side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
