Cost of Living in Anadarko, OK

Population 5,627 · Oklahoma · Data vintage 2023

40
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

At $43,668, median household incomes in Anadarko land roughly 41% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 7.6% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Located 50 miles southwest of Oklahoma City, Anadarko is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Median home values run roughly 58% lower than Oklahoma City's $215,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 30
Rent 55

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Anadarko

The median home value in Anadarko is $90,000 — 70% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $725/month, 45% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $43,668/year is 41% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.6%, above the national average of 4.8%. Oklahoma's top state income tax rate is 4.8% and the combined sales tax is 9.0%. The climate averages highs of 75.4°F and lows of 49.8°F. Overall, Anadarko has a cost of living index of 40 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 60% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$90,000
70% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$757,498
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$725/mo
45% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
10.3x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.9%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$678
1 BR
$728
2 BR
$910
3 BR
$1,220
4 BR
$1,439
Owner-occupied 52.7%
Renter-occupied 47.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$725
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,339/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
20.1 min
26% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
3.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
83.4%
Carpooled
7.8%
Public transit
2.5%
Work from home
3.3%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 4.8%
Total Sales Tax 9.0%
State rate 4.5%
Avg local rate 4.5%
Property Tax 0.9%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$43,668
41% below avg
Per Capita Income
$21,630
Unemployment Rate
7.6%
58% above avg
Poverty Rate
27.5%
Labor Force Participation
52.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 9.3%
Graduate degree 2.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 35
Male median age 32.9
Female median age 36.9

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
75.4°F
Avg Low
49.8°F
Annual Precip
27.5"
20° 40° 60° 80° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 545867758392979688776454
Low °F 273241495968727163503829
Precip" 1.040.891.892.463.723.982.003.212.802.521.501.46

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

83.2%
4-Year Graduation Rate
15.3:1
Student-teacher ratio
6
Public schools
2,110
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Anadarko, OK?

Anadarko has a cost index of 40 (100 = national average). It is 60% below the national average.

What is average rent in Anadarko, OK?

The median gross rent in Anadarko is $725 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Anadarko?

The median home value in Anadarko is $90,000 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Anadarko?

The median household income in Anadarko is $43,668 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Anadarko, OK?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Anadarko is 9.0%. The Oklahoma state income tax top rate is 4.8%.

Is Anadarko, OK affordable?

Yes, Anadarko is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 40 — about 60% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Anadarko?

Anadarko has average high temperatures of 75.4°F and average lows of 49.8°F. Annual precipitation is 27.5". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Anadarko at a Glance

Population
5,627
Median Income
$43,668
Home Value
$90,000
Median Rent
$725/mo
Unemployment
7.6%
Avg High Temp
75.4°F
Sales Tax
9.0%
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