Cost of Living in Piedmont, OK

Population 7,978 · Oklahoma · Data vintage 2023

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

Piedmont's economy is tied closely to the extraction industries that dominate much of Oklahoma. Median household incomes of $94,882 run at or above national figures despite the small population — a direct signal of the wage premium that mining, oil, and gas employers pay. Home values of $299,000 keep the overall cost equation favorable. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.0% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Located 20 miles northwest of Oklahoma City, Piedmont falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 39% higher than Oklahoma City's $215,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 98
Rent 104

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

About the Cost of Living in Piedmont

The median home value in Piedmont is $298,600 — 2% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,367/month, 4% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $94,882/year is 27% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.0%, 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, Piedmont has a cost of living index of 100 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is on par with the national average.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$298,600
2% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$336,296
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,367/mo
4% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,610/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.2x
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 92.7%
Renter-occupied 7.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,367
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,981/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
30.3 min
12% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
15.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
80.3%
Carpooled
3.8%
Work from home
15.9%

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
$94,882
27% above avg
Per Capita Income
$43,262
Unemployment Rate
2.0%
58% below avg
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Labor Force Participation
69.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 26.6%
Graduate degree 11.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.1
Male median age 35.3
Female median age 39.6

🌤 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

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 45 — Good
70.1%
Good air days/yr
133
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
278
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

94%
4-Year Graduation Rate
18.7:1
Student-teacher ratio
7
Public schools
4,535
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Piedmont, OK?

Piedmont has a cost index of 100 (100 = national average). It is near the national average.

What is average rent in Piedmont, OK?

The median gross rent in Piedmont is $1,367 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Piedmont?

The median home value in Piedmont is $298,600 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Piedmont?

The median household income in Piedmont is $94,882 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Piedmont, OK?

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

Is Piedmont, OK affordable?

Piedmont is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 100 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Piedmont?

Piedmont 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.

Piedmont at a Glance

Population
7,978
Median Income
$94,882
Home Value
$298,600
Median Rent
$1,367/mo
Unemployment
2.0%
Avg High Temp
72.6°F
Sales Tax
9.0%
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