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Noble County

OK · Pop. 10,909 · Rural County

74/100Homestead Score

Noble County sits in Oklahoma across 732 square miles, home to 10,909 people at 14.9 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on wheat, hay, soybeans. A median home price of $143,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.8% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 204-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.7°F and average winter lows of 26.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 37.1 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Stillwater Medical - Perry is 7.5 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 96.5% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 0.8%
Growing Season: 204 days
Broadband: 96.5%
Density: 14.9/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 204-day growing season in USDA zone 7a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.8% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • A median home price of $143,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
  • Broadband reaches 96.5% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Stillwater Medical - Perry, with an emergency room, is just 7.5 miles away — strong local healthcare access.

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.

At a glance

Noble County, OK is a strong overall fit for homesteading.

Homestead score
74/100
Median home price
$143k
Property tax
0.8%
Growing season
204 days (zone 7a)
Annual rainfall
37.1"
Broadband
96.5%
Nearest hospital
Stillwater Medical - Perry, 7.5 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.8%
Median Household Income$70,071
Poverty Rate11.5%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$143K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7a
Growing Season204 days
Annual Rainfall37.1 inches
Avg Summer High91.7°F
Avg Winter Low26.7°F
Top CropsWheat, Hay, Soybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought9/10
Wildfire8/10
Tornado7/10
Flood4/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalStillwater Medical - Perry (7.5 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage96.5%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate2.8%
Ag EconomyStrong

Homesteading in Noble County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Noble County?
Noble County is in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 204-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.7°F, and average winter lows of 26.7°F. The established crops are wheat, hay, soybeans.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $143,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.8%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 96.5% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Stillwater Medical - Perry is 7.5 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital 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.