Stillwater

Stillwater, Oklahoma Overview

Stillwater scores 48.7/100 overall (C), ranking #9 of 20 cities in Oklahoma — above the state composite of 41.5. Safety is the city’s relative strength at 81/100, while Fiscal Health lags at 4/100.

Income & Employment in Stillwater

Stillwater’s median income of $42,015 is 31% below the state median, but positive population growth of 0.6% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents. The local unemployment rate is 3.2%.

Safety in Stillwater

At 213.9 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, Stillwater sits meaningfully below the Oklahoma average of 434 — a 103% lower gap. The property crime rate is 1671.2 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Stillwater

The median home value is $230,900. Median monthly rent is $944. The price-to-income ratio of 5.5x suggests home buyers face a stretched market.

Health & Wellness in Stillwater

The adult obesity rate in Stillwater is 33.4% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 8.1%. Residents report an average of 21.1 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Oklahoma ranks #45 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Stillwater

Stillwater has a high school graduation rate of 87%. The student-teacher ratio is 16.4:1. Per-pupil spending is $11,065. The city has 9 public schools serving 6,019 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Stillwater

Stillwater enjoys a moderate climate with an annual average of 59.3°F. Summers average 78.9°F. Winters average 39.9°F. Annual precipitation is 30.6 inches. The average commute of 14.4 minutes is notably short.

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