Cost of Living in Pryor Creek, OK

Population 9,520 · Oklahoma · Data vintage 2023

57
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Household incomes in Pryor Creek run well below national norms — a median of $42,500 versus the $74,580 US figure. Housing costs partially offset that gap (typical home values around $146,000). Around 23% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.

Pryor Creek is about 30 miles northeast of Broken Arrow, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 36% lower than Broken Arrow's $229,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 48
Rent 70

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

About the Cost of Living in Pryor Creek

The median home value in Pryor Creek is $146,200 — 52% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $918/month, 30% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $42,500/year is 43% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 9.5%, 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 72.0°F and lows of 50.6°F, with about 8.7" of annual snowfall. Overall, Pryor Creek has a cost of living index of 57 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 43% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$146,200
52% below avg
Median Rent
$918/mo
30% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
13.3x
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 54.3%
Renter-occupied 45.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$918
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,532/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
23.8 min
12% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
77.6%
Carpooled
10.1%
Walked
2.0%
Work from home
9.2%

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
$42,500
43% below avg
Per Capita Income
$26,008
Unemployment Rate
9.5%
98% above avg
Poverty Rate
22.7%
Labor Force Participation
58.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 12.0%
Graduate degree 2.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 32.9
Male median age 30.7
Female median age 36.1

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
72.0°F
Avg Low
50.6°F
Annual Precip
41"
Annual Snowfall
8.7"
20° 40° 60° 80° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 495463728088949385746151
Low °F 283241506069737263513931
Precip" 1.631.623.104.375.734.653.763.383.853.782.662.43
Snow" 1.92.41.90.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.81.7

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 42 — Good
89.5%
Good air days/yr
129
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
285
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Pryor Creek, OK?

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

What is average rent in Pryor Creek, OK?

The median gross rent in Pryor Creek is $918 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Pryor Creek?

The median home value in Pryor Creek is $146,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Pryor Creek?

The median household income in Pryor Creek is $42,500 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Pryor Creek, OK?

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

Is Pryor Creek, OK affordable?

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

What is the weather like in Pryor Creek?

Pryor Creek has average high temperatures of 72.0°F and average lows of 50.6°F. Annual precipitation is 41". Average annual snowfall is 8.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Pryor Creek at a Glance

Population
9,520
Median Income
$42,500
Home Value
$146,200
Median Rent
$918/mo
Unemployment
9.5%
Avg High Temp
72.0°F
Sales Tax
9.0%
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