Wright City is a small town of 579 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $35,682
and a 5.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is
16% below the national average.
Strengths:
Wright City 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 Wright City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Wright City 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: 84.4
Wright City's overall cost of living index is 84.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Wright City costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.
Metric
Wright City, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$56,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$665
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$35,682
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Wright City's violent crime rate is 304.6 per 100,000 residents
— 20% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
304.6 /100k
Property Crime
1940.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Wright City is served primarily by WRIGHT CITY.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Wright City, OK
National Avg
School District
WRIGHT CITY
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
77.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Wright City sees average highs of 54.4°F in January
and 93.5°F in July,
with 52.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.2 inches of snow per year.
Wright City's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Wright City roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $56,500 and median rent is $665/month.
Wright City's violent crime rate is 304.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1940.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Wright City are operated by WRIGHT CITY.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1. 8.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Wright City, OK has a population of 579, a median household income of $35,682, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%.
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.
Wright City averages 54.4°F in January and 93.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.0 inches
with about 1.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Wright City, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74766.
The population of Wright City, Oklahoma is 579 with a median age of 37.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Wright City: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $56,500, median household income $35,682, crime index 85 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wright City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.