Blaine County, Oklahoma
Among the top 13% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 49% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 77% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 34% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 58% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 87% of US counties
- top 8% for sunny days
- top 9% for amenities nearby
- bottom 6% for violent crime
Blaine County is a county in Oklahoma with about 8,661 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and C for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include sunny days, amenities nearby, and property tax rate. It rates lower on sales tax and violent crime.
Official websiteblaine.okcounties.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 3.5 in1.3 in
muggy 90%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$57k38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 76% of US counties
Home Value$123k27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$844better than 44% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 70% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.53%better than 83% of US counties
Income Tax4.80%better than 54% of US counties
Sales Tax8.99%better than 12% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden8.92%better than 63% of US counties
Unemployment6.8%better than 18% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)39°F63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation31.1 in26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall8.6 inbetter than 57% of US counties
Sunny Days283 daysbetter than 92% of US counties
Summer Humidity66°Fbetter than 43% of US counties
Comfortable Days75 daysbetter than 38% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk32.3better than 66% of US counties
School Quality67.2better than 71% of US counties
Violent Crime2081/100kbetter than 6% of US counties
Property Crime1750/100kbetter than 19% of US counties
Community
Population8,66119th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.348th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3964th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.1794th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+6485th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)69.7%35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)4.4%64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)13.6%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.0%4th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)12.3%95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time24 minbetter than 55% of US counties
Walkability5.5/20better than 33% of US counties
Airport Distance56 mibetter than 76% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.1%better than 48% of US counties
Amenities Nearby12.70better than 91% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 76% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Blaine County an affordable place to live?
- Blaine County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 76% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Blaine County?
- The median home value in Blaine County is $123k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Blaine County?
- Median household income in Blaine County is $57k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Blaine County?
- Median gross rent in Blaine County is $844 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Blaine County safe?
- Blaine County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2081/100k (better than 6%). Property crime is 1750/100k.
- What is the weather like in Blaine County?
- Blaine County averages 83°F in July and 39°F in January, with 31.1 in of annual precipitation and about 283 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Blaine County?
- Public-school quality in Blaine County is above average, scoring better than 71% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Blaine County?
- The average one-way commute in Blaine County is 24 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)