Cost of Living in Holdenville, OK

Population 5,916 · Oklahoma · Data vintage 2023

33
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Holdenville's median household income of $41,413 is a meaningful share below the national figure, which shapes most of the downstream economic indicators — from housing affordability to the share of residents living below the poverty line (26% here). 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 55 miles east of Norman, Holdenville is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Median home values run roughly 68% lower than Norman's $239,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 25
Rent 46

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

About the Cost of Living in Holdenville

The median home value in Holdenville is $76,900 — 75% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $599/month, 54% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $41,413/year is 44% 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 73.3°F and lows of 51.3°F. Overall, Holdenville has a cost of living index of 33 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 67% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$76,900
75% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$684,849
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$599/mo
54% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
10.7x
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 60.8%
Renter-occupied 39.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$599
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,213/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
23.2 min
14% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
4.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
85.7%
Carpooled
4.9%
Walked
4.3%
Work from home
4.9%

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
$41,413
44% below avg
Per Capita Income
$15,425
Unemployment Rate
7.6%
58% above avg
Poverty Rate
26.0%
Labor Force Participation
39.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 7.1%
Graduate degree 3.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.2
Male median age 34.8
Female median age 39.2

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
73.3°F
Avg Low
51.3°F
Annual Precip
42.6"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 525765738088939386756354
Low °F 303442506068727163524133
Precip" 2.232.393.414.635.304.463.372.963.664.173.013.02

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

80.6%
4-Year Graduation Rate
13.5:1
Student-teacher ratio
5
Public schools
1,287
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Holdenville, OK?

Holdenville has a cost index of 33 (100 = national average). It is 67% below the national average.

What is average rent in Holdenville, OK?

The median gross rent in Holdenville is $599 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Holdenville?

The median home value in Holdenville is $76,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Holdenville?

The median household income in Holdenville is $41,413 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Holdenville, OK?

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

Is Holdenville, OK affordable?

Yes, Holdenville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 33 — about 67% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Holdenville?

Holdenville has average high temperatures of 73.3°F and average lows of 51.3°F. Annual precipitation is 42.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Holdenville at a Glance

Population
5,916
Median Income
$41,413
Home Value
$76,900
Median Rent
$599/mo
Unemployment
7.6%
Avg High Temp
73.3°F
Sales Tax
9.0%
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