Box, OK is a small town located in the southwestern part of the state of Oklahoma. It has an estimated population of just over 200 people according to the US Census Bureau and is considered a rural area. The town is relatively isolated but has several good amenities such as a post office, gas station, and some restaurants. When it comes to ranking Box, OK on various best places lists, it falls short in many categories. For example, it does not have any public schools or universities and its crime rate is comparatively low compared to other towns in the state. Additionally, there are no major employers located within the town's borders and its median household income is below the national average at $33,972 annually. However, when it comes to affordability and cost of living, Box ranks higher with an overall score of 52 out of 100 according to Best Places Rankings. This score reflects that Box’s housing costs are lower than most at 9 out of 10 for affordability while health care costs are slightly above average at 6 out of 10. Additionally, taxes are ranked 8 out of 10 for being relatively low which helps makes living in this small town more affordable overall.
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