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Oklahoma County

OK · Pop. 800,487 · Urban County

38/100Homestead Score

Oklahoma County sits in Oklahoma across 709 square miles, home to 800,487 people at 1129 per square mile, a more developed setting where truly rural parcels are scarcer. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, wheat, haylage. The median home price is $208,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.98%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 215-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.1°F and average winter lows of 29.2°F. Annual rainfall averages 36.6 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest is 6.1 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 98% 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: 0.98%
Growing Season: 215 days
Broadband: 98%
Density: 1129/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 215-day growing season in USDA zone 7b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • Broadband reaches 98% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest, with an emergency room, is just 6.1 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
  • A low unemployment rate of 3.4% 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.
  • The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.

At a glance

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

Homestead score
38/100
Median home price
$208k
Property tax
0.98%
Growing season
215 days (zone 7b)
Annual rainfall
36.6"
Broadband
98%
Nearest hospital
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest, 6.1 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%
Median Household Income$65,374
Poverty Rate15.7%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$208K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7b
Growing Season215 days
Annual Rainfall36.6 inches
Avg Summer High91.1°F
Avg Winter Low29.2°F
Top CropsHay, Wheat, Haylage

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought8/10
Wildfire9/10
Tornado10/10
Flood10/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalSSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest (6.1 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities40

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage98%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.4%
Ag EconomyWeak

Homesteading in Oklahoma County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Oklahoma County?
Oklahoma County is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 215-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.1°F, and average winter lows of 29.2°F. The established crops are hay, wheat, haylage.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $208,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.98%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 98% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest is 6.1 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 40 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.