McIntosh County
OK · Pop. 19,237 · Suburban County
McIntosh County sits in Oklahoma across 618 square miles, home to 19,237 people at 31.1 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, haylage, melons. The median home price is $136,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.59%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 213-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.5°F and average winter lows of 30.8°F. Annual rainfall averages 44.8 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Hillcrest Hospital Henryetta is 19.9 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 90.4% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is 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 213-day growing season in USDA zone 7b 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 $136,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 90.4% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
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.
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- The nearest hospital, Hillcrest Hospital Henryetta, is 19.9 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- A poverty rate of 20.9% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
At a glance
McIntosh County, OK is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 49/100
- Median home price
- $136k
- Property tax
- 0.59%
- Growing season
- 213 days (zone 7b)
- Annual rainfall
- 44.8"
- Broadband
- 90.4%
- Nearest hospital
- Hillcrest Hospital Henryetta, 19.9 mi
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Homesteading in McIntosh County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in McIntosh County?
- McIntosh County is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 213-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.5°F, and average winter lows of 30.8°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, melons.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $136,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.59%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 90.4% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Hillcrest Hospital Henryetta is 19.9 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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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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