Cost of Living in Hominy, OK

Population 3,299 · Oklahoma · Data vintage 2023

35
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Hominy's median household income of $34,928 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 (27% here). Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 8.5% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Geographically, Hominy is about 35 miles northwest of Tulsa, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 61% lower than Tulsa's $190,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 25
Rent 50

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

About the Cost of Living in Hominy

The median home value in Hominy is $74,800 — 75% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $663/month, 50% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $34,928/year is 53% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 8.5%, 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 70.8°F and lows of 45.5°F, with about 8.2" of annual snowfall. Overall, Hominy has a cost of living index of 35 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 65% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$74,800
75% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$132,340
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$663/mo
50% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
9.4x
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 66.3%
Renter-occupied 33.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$663
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,277/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
32.4 min
20% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
2.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
81.4%
Carpooled
9.8%
Walked
6.8%
Work from home
2.0%

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
$34,928
53% below avg
Per Capita Income
$15,434
Unemployment Rate
8.5%
77% above avg
Poverty Rate
27.2%
Labor Force Participation
26.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 6.6%
Graduate degree 2.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.3
Male median age 39.9
Female median age 40.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
70.8°F
Avg Low
45.5°F
Annual Precip
40.2"
Annual Snowfall
8.2"
20° 40° 60° 80° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 475262717988939284736049
Low °F 222635455565696658453425
Precip" 1.531.883.004.295.685.293.653.393.433.632.362.12
Snow" 1.91.61.50.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.23.0

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 43 — Good
77.7%
Good air days/yr
147
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
296
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

95%
4-Year Graduation Rate
15.2:1
Student-teacher ratio
4
Public schools
576
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Hominy, OK?

Hominy has a cost index of 35 (100 = national average). It is 65% below the national average.

What is average rent in Hominy, OK?

The median gross rent in Hominy is $663 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Hominy?

The median home value in Hominy is $74,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Hominy?

The median household income in Hominy is $34,928 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Hominy, OK?

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

Is Hominy, OK affordable?

Yes, Hominy is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 35 — about 65% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Hominy?

Hominy has average high temperatures of 70.8°F and average lows of 45.5°F. Annual precipitation is 40.2". Average annual snowfall is 8.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Hominy at a Glance

Population
3,299
Median Income
$34,928
Home Value
$74,800
Median Rent
$663/mo
Unemployment
8.5%
Avg High Temp
70.8°F
Sales Tax
9.0%
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