Cost of Living in Seminole, OK

Population 7,161 · Oklahoma · Data vintage 2023

39
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

At $37,267, median household incomes in Seminole land roughly 50% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators. At 7.6%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Geographically, Seminole is about 40 miles east of Norman, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 64% lower than Norman's $239,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 28
Rent 55

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

About the Cost of Living in Seminole

The median home value in Seminole is $86,500 — 72% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $724/month, 45% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $37,267/year is 50% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.6%, 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 71.4°F and lows of 48.8°F, with about 6.7" of annual snowfall. Overall, Seminole has a cost of living index of 39 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 61% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$86,500
72% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$121,786
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$724/mo
45% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
10.0x
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 54.5%
Renter-occupied 45.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$724
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,338/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
18.3 min
32% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
2.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
83.9%
Carpooled
9.5%
Walked
2.8%
Bicycle
0.2%
Work from home
2.0%

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
$37,267
50% below avg
Per Capita Income
$20,048
Unemployment Rate
7.6%
58% above avg
Poverty Rate
30.1%
Labor Force Participation
53.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 9.3%
Graduate degree 3.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 33.2
Male median age 31.5
Female median age 35.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
71.4°F
Avg Low
48.8°F
Annual Precip
36.4"
Annual Snowfall
6.7"
20° 40° 60° 80° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 495463717988939284736150
Low °F 273140485866706962493830
Precip" 1.321.422.553.605.314.493.593.603.723.321.681.79
Snow" 1.81.80.80.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.51.8

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

91.4%
4-Year Graduation Rate
14.9:1
Student-teacher ratio
8
Public schools
2,208
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Seminole, OK?

Seminole has a cost index of 39 (100 = national average). It is 61% below the national average.

What is average rent in Seminole, OK?

The median gross rent in Seminole is $724 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Seminole?

The median home value in Seminole is $86,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Seminole?

The median household income in Seminole is $37,267 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Seminole, OK?

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

Is Seminole, OK affordable?

Yes, Seminole is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 39 — about 61% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Seminole?

Seminole has average high temperatures of 71.4°F and average lows of 48.8°F. Annual precipitation is 36.4". Average annual snowfall is 6.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Seminole at a Glance

Population
7,161
Median Income
$37,267
Home Value
$86,500
Median Rent
$724/mo
Unemployment
7.6%
Avg High Temp
71.4°F
Sales Tax
9.0%
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