Wetumka is a small town of 1,498 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $29,231
and a 5.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 83 (US average = 100), which is
17% below the national average.
Strengths:
Wetumka stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Wetumka is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Wetumka 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: 83.1
Wetumka's overall cost of living index is 83.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Wetumka costs roughly 17% less than the average American city.
Metric
Wetumka, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$66,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$510
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
61.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$29,231
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Wetumka's violent crime rate is 1055.4 per 100,000 residents
— 178% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
1055.4 /100k
Property Crime
4397.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Wetumka is served primarily by WETUMKA.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Wetumka, OK
National Avg
School District
WETUMKA
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Wetumka sees average highs of 49.7°F in January
and 93.0°F in July,
with 45.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.7 inches of snow per year.
Wetumka's cost of living index is 83, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Wetumka roughly 17% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $66,000 and median rent is $510/month.
Wetumka's violent crime rate is 1055.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 4397.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Wetumka are operated by WETUMKA.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1. 10.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Wetumka, OK has a population of 1,498, a median household income of $29,231, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%.
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.
Wetumka averages 49.7°F in January and 93.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.4 inches
with about 3.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Wetumka, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74883.
The population of Wetumka, Oklahoma is 1,498 with a median age of 44.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Wetumka: cost of living index 83 (100 = US average), median home $66,000, median household income $29,231, crime index 250 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wetumka side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.