Cost of Living in Kingfisher, OK

Population 4,964 · Oklahoma · Data vintage 2023

72
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Kingfisher offers a notably favorable income-to-housing ratio for its region. The typical home — $219,000 — costs less than 3.3 times median household income of $66,000, a threshold many coastal markets passed a decade ago. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 1.4% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Kingfisher is about 35 miles northwest of Oklahoma City, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with Oklahoma City's $215,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 72
Rent 71

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

About the Cost of Living in Kingfisher

The median home value in Kingfisher is $219,400 — 28% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $932/month, 29% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $66,000/year is 12% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.4%, 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 72.6°F and lows of 50.3°F. Overall, Kingfisher has a cost of living index of 72 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 28% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$219,400
28% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$1,597,556
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$932/mo
29% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.6x
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 58.4%
Renter-occupied 41.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$932
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,546/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
20.4 min
24% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
5.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
77.9%
Carpooled
14.0%
Walked
3.1%
Work from home
5.0%

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
$66,000
12% below avg
Per Capita Income
$32,085
Unemployment Rate
1.4%
70% below avg
Poverty Rate
16.2%
Labor Force Participation
65.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 12.8%
Graduate degree 7.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.1
Male median age 41.6
Female median age 36.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
72.6°F
Avg Low
50.3°F
Annual Precip
30.7"
20° 40° 60° 80° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 515564728089959485746251
Low °F 283140495968737163513930
Precip" 0.780.982.043.004.264.832.883.493.002.721.471.27

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

97%
4-Year Graduation Rate
15.8:1
Student-teacher ratio
4
Public schools
1,519
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Kingfisher, OK?

Kingfisher has a cost index of 72 (100 = national average). It is 28% below the national average.

What is average rent in Kingfisher, OK?

The median gross rent in Kingfisher is $932 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Kingfisher?

The median home value in Kingfisher is $219,400 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Kingfisher?

The median household income in Kingfisher is $66,000 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Kingfisher, OK?

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

Is Kingfisher, OK affordable?

Yes, Kingfisher is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 72 — about 28% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Kingfisher?

Kingfisher has average high temperatures of 72.6°F and average lows of 50.3°F. Annual precipitation is 30.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Kingfisher at a Glance

Population
4,964
Median Income
$66,000
Home Value
$219,400
Median Rent
$932/mo
Unemployment
1.4%
Avg High Temp
72.6°F
Sales Tax
9.0%
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