Cost of Living in Tishomingo, OK

Population 3,097 · Oklahoma · Data vintage 2023

42
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

At $40,536, median household incomes in Tishomingo land roughly 46% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 8.2% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Located 70 miles north of McKinney, Tishomingo is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Median home values run roughly 75% lower than McKinney's $440,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 36
Rent 51

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

About the Cost of Living in Tishomingo

The median home value in Tishomingo is $110,600 — 64% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $672/month, 49% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $40,536/year is 46% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 8.2%, 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 73.3°F and lows of 51.3°F. Overall, Tishomingo has a cost of living index of 42 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 58% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$110,600
64% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$226,688
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$672/mo
49% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
13.7x
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 44.7%
Renter-occupied 55.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$672
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,286/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
5.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
68.6%
Carpooled
18.5%
Walked
4.7%
Bicycle
2.4%
Work from home
5.8%

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
$40,536
46% below avg
Per Capita Income
$19,302
Unemployment Rate
8.2%
70% above avg
Poverty Rate
31.2%
Labor Force Participation
47.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 16.8%
Graduate degree 5.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 31
Male median age 27.3
Female median age 35.9

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
73.3°F
Avg Low
51.3°F
Annual Precip
42.6"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 525765738088939386756354
Low °F 303442506068727163524133
Precip" 2.232.393.414.635.304.463.372.963.664.173.013.02

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 46 — Good
67.5%
Good air days/yr
161
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
246
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

77%
4-Year Graduation Rate
14.5:1
Student-teacher ratio
3
Public schools
899
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Tishomingo, OK?

Tishomingo has a cost index of 42 (100 = national average). It is 58% below the national average.

What is average rent in Tishomingo, OK?

The median gross rent in Tishomingo is $672 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Tishomingo?

The median home value in Tishomingo is $110,600 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Tishomingo?

The median household income in Tishomingo is $40,536 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Tishomingo, OK?

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

Is Tishomingo, OK affordable?

Yes, Tishomingo is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 42 — about 58% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Tishomingo?

Tishomingo has average high temperatures of 73.3°F and average lows of 51.3°F. Annual precipitation is 42.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Tishomingo at a Glance

Population
3,097
Median Income
$40,536
Home Value
$110,600
Median Rent
$672/mo
Unemployment
8.2%
Avg High Temp
73.3°F
Sales Tax
9.0%
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