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Cleveland County

OK · Pop. 297,545 · Urban County

36/100Homestead Score

Cleveland County is an urban county in Oklahoma, spanning 539 square miles with 297,545 residents at a density of 552 people per square mile, a more developed setting where truly rural parcels are scarcer. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, wheat, haylage. A median home price of $223,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.03% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 212-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.3°F and average winter lows of 28.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 38.9 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Norman Regional is 6.8 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 97.8% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 1.03%
Growing Season: 212 days
Broadband: 97.8%
Density: 552/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 212-day growing season in USDA zone 7b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • Broadband reaches 97.8% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Norman Regional, with an emergency room, is just 6.8 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
  • A low unemployment rate of 3% reflects a stable local job base.

Cons

  • Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
  • Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
  • Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
  • Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
  • At 552 people per square mile, this is a developed area where finding truly rural acreage is harder and pricier.

At a glance

Cleveland County, OK is a challenging place to homestead on the data.

Homestead score
36/100
Median home price
$223k
Property tax
1.03%
Growing season
212 days (zone 7b)
Annual rainfall
38.9"
Broadband
97.8%
Nearest hospital
Norman Regional, 6.8 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.03%
Median Household Income$74,446
Poverty Rate12.8%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$223K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7b
Growing Season212 days
Annual Rainfall38.9 inches
Avg Summer High90.3°F
Avg Winter Low28.7°F
Top CropsHay, Wheat, Haylage

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought8/10
Wildfire9/10
Tornado10/10
Flood9/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalNorman Regional (6.8 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities8

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage97.8%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3%
Ag EconomyModerate

Homesteading in Cleveland County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Cleveland County?
Cleveland County is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 212-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.3°F, and average winter lows of 28.7°F. The established crops are hay, wheat, haylage.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $223,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.03%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 97.8% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Norman Regional is 6.8 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 8 hospitals in the county.

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Data sources

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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.