Cost of Living in Muldrow, OK

Population 3,292 · Oklahoma · Data vintage 2023

43
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

At $46,667, median household incomes in Muldrow land roughly 37% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators.

Geographically, Muldrow lies roughly 80 miles southeast of the nearest major metro, Broken Arrow. Median home values run roughly 53% lower than Broken Arrow's $229,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 36
Rent 54

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

About the Cost of Living in Muldrow

The median home value in Muldrow is $108,700 — 64% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $707/month, 46% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $46,667/year is 37% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.1%, 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 73.8°F and lows of 51.0°F, with about 2.9" of annual snowfall. Overall, Muldrow has a cost of living index of 43 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 57% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$108,700
64% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$183,859
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$707/mo
46% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
12.8x
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 68.2%
Renter-occupied 31.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$707
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,321/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
23.6 min
13% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
1.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
82.6%
Carpooled
13.4%
Walked
0.6%
Work from home
1.4%

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
$46,667
37% below avg
Per Capita Income
$22,451
Unemployment Rate
4.1%
15% below avg
Poverty Rate
18.8%
Labor Force Participation
54.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 9.8%
Graduate degree 3.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 35.5
Male median age 37.5
Female median age 34.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
73.8°F
Avg Low
51.0°F
Annual Precip
47.3"
Annual Snowfall
2.9"
20° 40° 60° 80° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 515766758189949487766353
Low °F 303342506068727163514032
Precip" 2.912.693.904.875.634.563.393.604.044.423.853.48
Snow" 1.40.60.30.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.6

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 46 — Good
62.2%
Good air days/yr
84
Max AQI recorded
258
PM2.5 days
107
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

87%
4-Year Graduation Rate
14.8:1
Student-teacher ratio
6
Public schools
1,830
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Muldrow, OK?

Muldrow has a cost index of 43 (100 = national average). It is 57% below the national average.

What is average rent in Muldrow, OK?

The median gross rent in Muldrow is $707 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Muldrow?

The median home value in Muldrow is $108,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Muldrow?

The median household income in Muldrow is $46,667 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Muldrow, OK?

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

Is Muldrow, OK affordable?

Yes, Muldrow is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 43 — about 57% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Muldrow?

Muldrow has average high temperatures of 73.8°F and average lows of 51.0°F. Annual precipitation is 47.3". Average annual snowfall is 2.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Muldrow at a Glance

Population
3,292
Median Income
$46,667
Home Value
$108,700
Median Rent
$707/mo
Unemployment
4.1%
Avg High Temp
73.8°F
Sales Tax
9.0%
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