Cost of Living in Stilwell, OK

Population 3,740 · Oklahoma · Data vintage 2023

38
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

At $32,738, median household incomes in Stilwell land roughly 56% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators. Around 30% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.

Geographically, Stilwell is about 65 miles east of Broken Arrow, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 56% lower than Broken Arrow's $229,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 33
Rent 45

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

About the Cost of Living in Stilwell

The median home value in Stilwell is $99,800 — 67% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $594/month, 55% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $32,738/year is 56% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.1%, 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%. Overall, Stilwell has a cost of living index of 38 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 62% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$99,800
67% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$153,474
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$594/mo
55% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
14.0x
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 43.2%
Renter-occupied 56.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$594
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,208/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
22.4 min
17% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
0.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
69.5%
Carpooled
22.8%
Walked
4.9%
Bicycle
0.1%
Work from home
0.1%

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
$32,738
56% below avg
Per Capita Income
$17,016
Unemployment Rate
7.1%
48% above avg
Poverty Rate
29.8%
Labor Force Participation
51.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 5.2%
Graduate degree 4.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 33.5
Male median age 32.8
Female median age 33.9

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 51 — Moderate
47.1%
Good air days/yr
100
Max AQI recorded
232
PM2.5 days
131
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

87%
4-Year Graduation Rate
13.2:1
Student-teacher ratio
8
Public schools
2,728
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Stilwell, OK?

Stilwell has a cost index of 38 (100 = national average). It is 62% below the national average.

What is average rent in Stilwell, OK?

The median gross rent in Stilwell is $594 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Stilwell?

The median home value in Stilwell is $99,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Stilwell?

The median household income in Stilwell is $32,738 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Stilwell, OK?

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

Is Stilwell, OK affordable?

Yes, Stilwell is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 38 — about 62% below the US national average of 100.

Stilwell at a Glance

Population
3,740
Median Income
$32,738
Home Value
$99,800
Median Rent
$594/mo
Unemployment
7.1%
Sales Tax
9.0%
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