Cost of Living in Durant, OK
Population 19,209 · Oklahoma · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
At $44,753, median household incomes in Durant land roughly 40% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators. Around 20% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.
Geographically, Durant is about 55 miles north of McKinney, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 65% lower than McKinney's $440,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Durant
The median home value in Durant is $155,800 — 49% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $908/month, 31% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $44,753/year is 40% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.2%, 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 75.9°F and lows of 54.1°F. Overall, Durant has a cost of living index of 58 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 42% less expensive.
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
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⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 56 | 60 | 68 | 75 | 83 | 91 | 95 | 96 | 88 | 78 | 66 | 57 |
| Low °F | 34 | 38 | 46 | 53 | 62 | 70 | 74 | 73 | 66 | 54 | 44 | 36 |
| Precip" | 2.70 | 2.57 | 3.51 | 3.58 | 4.77 | 3.58 | 1.96 | 1.73 | 2.81 | 4.41 | 3.19 | 3.49 |
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Durant, OK?
Durant has a cost index of 58 (100 = national average). It is 42% below the national average.
What is average rent in Durant, OK?
The median gross rent in Durant is $908 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Durant?
The median home value in Durant is $155,800 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Durant?
The median household income in Durant is $44,753 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Durant, OK?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Durant is 9.0%. The Oklahoma state income tax top rate is 4.8%.
Is Durant, OK affordable?
Yes, Durant is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 58 — about 42% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Durant?
Durant has average high temperatures of 75.9°F and average lows of 54.1°F. Annual precipitation is 38.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Durant at a Glance
- Population
- 19,209
- Median Income
- $44,753
- Home Value
- $155,800
- Median Rent
- $908/mo
- Unemployment
- 5.2%
- Avg High Temp
- 75.9°F
- Sales Tax
- 9.0%
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