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Washington County

OK · Pop. 52,895 · Mixed County

48/100Homestead Score

Washington County is a mixed rural-suburban county in Oklahoma, spanning 416 square miles with 52,895 residents at a density of 127.2 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, wheat, soybeans. A median home price of $161,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.94% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 196-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.9°F and average winter lows of 24.1°F. Annual rainfall averages 42.5 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Ascension St. John Jane Phillips is 3.7 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 94% 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: 0.94%
Growing Season: 196 days
Broadband: 94%
Density: 127.2/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 196-day growing season in USDA zone 7a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.94% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • A median home price of $161,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
  • Broadband reaches 94% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Ascension St. John Jane Phillips, with an emergency room, is just 3.7 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.
  • 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 a glance

Washington County, OK is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.

Homestead score
48/100
Median home price
$161k
Property tax
0.94%
Growing season
196 days (zone 7a)
Annual rainfall
42.5"
Broadband
94%
Nearest hospital
Ascension St. John Jane Phillips, 3.7 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.94%
Median Household Income$61,205
Poverty Rate14.6%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$161K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7a
Growing Season196 days
Annual Rainfall42.5 inches
Avg Summer High90.9°F
Avg Winter Low24.1°F
Top CropsHay, Wheat, Soybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought7/10
Wildfire8/10
Tornado10/10
Flood8/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalAscension St. John Jane Phillips (3.7 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage94%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%
Ag EconomyModerate

Homesteading in Washington County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Washington County?
Washington County is in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 196-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.9°F, and average winter lows of 24.1°F. The established crops are hay, wheat, soybeans.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $161,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.94%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 94% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Ascension St. John Jane Phillips is 3.7 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.