Delaware County
OK · Pop. 41,017 · Suburban County
Delaware County, Oklahoma covers 738 square miles with a population of 41,017 and a density of 55.6 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, wheat, soybeans. A median home price of $165,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.59% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 209-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.5°F and average winter lows of 25.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 47.7 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Integris Grove Hospital is 13.3 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 88.1% 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.
Pros
- A long 209-day growing season in USDA zone 7a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.59% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $165,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.6% 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.
- A poverty rate of 18.6% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
At a glance
Delaware County, OK is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 55/100
- Median home price
- $165k
- Property tax
- 0.59%
- Growing season
- 209 days (zone 7a)
- Annual rainfall
- 47.7"
- Broadband
- 88.1%
- Nearest hospital
- Integris Grove Hospital, 13.3 mi
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Homesteading in Delaware County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Delaware County?
- Delaware County is in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 209-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.5°F, and average winter lows of 25.7°F. The established crops are hay, wheat, soybeans.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $165,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.59%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 88.1% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Integris Grove Hospital is 13.3 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.
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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.
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