Cost of Living in Clinton, OK

Population 8,461 · Oklahoma · Data vintage 2023

49
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Clinton a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $113,000. An unemployment rate of 1.2% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Geographically, Clinton lies roughly 80 miles west of the nearest major metro, Oklahoma City. Median home values run roughly 48% lower than Oklahoma City's $215,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 37
Rent 68

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

About the Cost of Living in Clinton

The median home value in Clinton is $112,500 — 63% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $888/month, 32% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $58,417/year is 22% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.2%, below 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 71.2°F and lows of 48.9°F. Overall, Clinton has a cost of living index of 49 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 51% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$112,500
63% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$112,812
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$888/mo
32% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
10.6x
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 76.2%
Renter-occupied 23.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$888
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,502/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
18.9 min
30% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
2.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
78.6%
Carpooled
16.5%
Walked
0.7%
Work from home
2.6%

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
$58,417
22% below avg
Per Capita Income
$30,571
Unemployment Rate
1.2%
75% below avg
Poverty Rate
14.4%
Labor Force Participation
66.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 18.3%
Graduate degree 6.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 35.9
Male median age 34.8
Female median age 36.2

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
71.2°F
Avg Low
48.9°F
Annual Precip
23.9"
20° 40° 60° 80° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 495362708090949384725949
Low °F 283039465767717062493830
Precip" 0.610.781.402.603.553.281.963.122.592.330.910.77

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

87%
4-Year Graduation Rate
17.1:1
Student-teacher ratio
5
Public schools
2,183
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Clinton, OK?

Clinton has a cost index of 49 (100 = national average). It is 51% below the national average.

What is average rent in Clinton, OK?

The median gross rent in Clinton is $888 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Clinton?

The median home value in Clinton is $112,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Clinton?

The median household income in Clinton is $58,417 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Clinton, OK?

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

Is Clinton, OK affordable?

Yes, Clinton is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 49 — about 51% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Clinton?

Clinton has average high temperatures of 71.2°F and average lows of 48.9°F. Annual precipitation is 23.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Clinton at a Glance

Population
8,461
Median Income
$58,417
Home Value
$112,500
Median Rent
$888/mo
Unemployment
1.2%
Avg High Temp
71.2°F
Sales Tax
9.0%
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