Carter County, Oklahoma
Among the top 7% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 34% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 80% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 4% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 93% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 24% of US counties
- top 19% for walkability
- top 19% for commute time
- bottom 8% for school quality
Carter County is a county in Oklahoma with about 48,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include walkability, commute time, and sunny days. It rates lower on amenities nearby and school quality.
Official websitecartercountyok.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.0 in2.2 in
muggy 87%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$56k37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 54% of US counties
Home Value$144k41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$908better than 34% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 48% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.79%better than 55% of US counties
Income Tax4.80%better than 54% of US counties
Sales Tax8.99%better than 12% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.79%better than 44% of US counties
Unemployment4.2%better than 62% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)43°F74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)84°F96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation39.1 in41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall2.6 inbetter than 70% of US counties
Sunny Days262 daysbetter than 78% of US counties
Summer Humidity66°Fbetter than 46% of US counties
Comfortable Days76 daysbetter than 41% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk74.9better than 25% of US counties
Air Quality48 AQIbetter than 22% of US counties
School Quality35.4better than 8% of US counties
Violent Crime1390/100kbetter than 18% of US counties
Property Crime2105/100kbetter than 12% of US counties
Community
Population48,20268th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.424th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4877th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9618th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5370th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)67.6%32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)6.1%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)8.5%68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.3%75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)16.6%96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 81% of US counties
Walkability7.4/20better than 81% of US counties
Airport Distance79 mibetter than 62% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access78.7%better than 26% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 71% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Carter County an affordable place to live?
- Carter County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 54% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Carter County?
- The median home value in Carter County is $144k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Carter County?
- Median household income in Carter County is $56k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Carter County?
- Median gross rent in Carter County is $908 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Carter County safe?
- Carter County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1390/100k (better than 18%). Property crime is 2105/100k.
- What is the weather like in Carter County?
- Carter County averages 84°F in July and 43°F in January, with 39.1 in of annual precipitation and about 262 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Carter County?
- Public-school quality in Carter County is below average, scoring better than 8% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Carter County?
- The average one-way commute in Carter County is 20 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- 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)