Cost of Living in Idabel, OK
Population 6,959 · Oklahoma · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
At $36,638, median household incomes in Idabel land roughly 51% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators. Around 30% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.
Geographically, Idabel lies roughly 115 miles north of the nearest major metro, Tyler. Median home values run roughly 44% lower than Tyler's $216,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Idabel
The median home value in Idabel is $121,300 — 60% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $701/month, 47% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $36,638/year is 51% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.9%, 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 74.9°F and lows of 51.2°F. Overall, Idabel has a cost of living index of 45 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 55% less expensive.
Idabel has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 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
Commute Mode
⚡ 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 | 55 | 59 | 67 | 75 | 82 | 89 | 93 | 93 | 88 | 77 | 65 | 56 |
| Low °F | 31 | 35 | 42 | 50 | 60 | 68 | 71 | 70 | 63 | 51 | 40 | 34 |
| Precip" | 2.92 | 3.27 | 3.98 | 4.69 | 5.07 | 4.30 | 2.95 | 2.59 | 3.36 | 3.82 | 3.23 | 4.17 |
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Idabel, OK?
Idabel has a cost index of 45 (100 = national average). It is 55% below the national average.
What is average rent in Idabel, OK?
The median gross rent in Idabel is $701 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Idabel?
The median home value in Idabel is $121,300 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Idabel?
The median household income in Idabel is $36,638 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Idabel, OK?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Idabel is 9.0%. The Oklahoma state income tax top rate is 4.8%.
Is Idabel, OK affordable?
Yes, Idabel is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 45 — about 55% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Idabel?
Idabel has average high temperatures of 74.9°F and average lows of 51.2°F. Annual precipitation is 44.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Idabel at a Glance
- Population
- 6,959
- Median Income
- $36,638
- Home Value
- $121,300
- Median Rent
- $701/mo
- Unemployment
- 4.9%
- Avg High Temp
- 74.9°F
- Sales Tax
- 9.0%
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