What are the schools like in Whippoorwill, OK?

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

What is the median household income in Whippoorwill?

The median household income in Whippoorwill, OK is $26,875 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 18.8%.

What is the weather like in Whippoorwill, OK?

Whippoorwill has an average high temperature of 47.1°F in January and 92.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 7.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Whippoorwill, OK affordable or expensive?

Whippoorwill's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Whippoorwill is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $35,000 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Whippoorwill has a violent crime rate of 142.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1160.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Whippoorwill, OK a Good Place to Live?

Whippoorwill is a small town of 47 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $26,875 and a 18.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Whippoorwill stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Whippoorwill is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Whippoorwill 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: 89.5

Whippoorwill's overall cost of living index is 89.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Whippoorwill costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Whippoorwill, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$35,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$26,875	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Whippoorwill's violent crime rate is 142.7 per 100,000 residents — 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

142.7 /100k

Property Crime

1160.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Whippoorwill, 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	2.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	68.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Whippoorwill sees average highs of 47.1°F in January and 92.7°F in July, with 41.2 inches of annual precipitation and 7.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Whippoorwill, OK
Average High — January	47.1°F
Average High — July	92.7°F
Annual Precipitation	41.2"
Annual Snowfall	7.2"

Demographics

Metric	Whippoorwill, OK	National Avg
Population	47	—
Median Age	53.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	18.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	13.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	74.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	4.3%	6.3%
Under 18	10.6%	22.2%
65 and over	38.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Whippoorwill vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Whippoorwill, OK affordable or expensive?

Whippoorwill's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Whippoorwill roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $35,000 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Whippoorwill, OK?

Whippoorwill's violent crime rate is 142.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1160.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Whippoorwill?

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

Is Whippoorwill, OK a good place to live?

Whippoorwill, OK has a population of 47, a median household income of $26,875, and an unemployment rate of 18.8%. 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 Whippoorwill?

Whippoorwill averages 47.1°F in January and 92.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.2 inches with about 7.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Whippoorwill?

The population of Whippoorwill, Oklahoma is 47 with a median age of 53.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Whippoorwill?

Key numbers for living in Whippoorwill: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $35,000, median household income $26,875, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Whippoorwill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.