Craig County, Oklahoma
Among the top 23% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 55% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 34% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 14% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 77% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 14% of US counties
- bottom 10% for broadband access
Craig County is a county in Oklahoma with about 14,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include monthly owner costs, airport distance, and property tax rate. It rates lower on amenities nearby and broadband access.
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.8 in2.1 in
muggy 93%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$48k17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 52% of US counties
Home Value$120k25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$810better than 52% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 78% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.63%better than 73% of US counties
Income Tax4.80%better than 54% of US counties
Sales Tax8.99%better than 12% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.33%better than 53% of US counties
Unemployment4.6%better than 52% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)35°F52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)81°F73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation44.3 in53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall6.6 inbetter than 61% of US counties
Sunny Days256 daysbetter than 72% of US counties
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 30% of US counties
Comfortable Days62 daysbetter than 18% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk55.5better than 43% of US counties
School Quality43.2better than 22% of US counties
Violent Crime1328/100kbetter than 20% of US counties
Property Crime1684/100kbetter than 20% of US counties
Community
Population14,14431st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.248th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5690th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0681st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5977th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)60.4%24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)3.4%59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.8%50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.3%74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)30.2%98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 64% of US counties
Walkability6.1/20better than 52% of US counties
Airport Distance54 mibetter than 78% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access72.4%better than 10% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 60% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Craig County an affordable place to live?
- Craig County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 52% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Craig County?
- The median home value in Craig County is $120k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Craig County?
- Median household income in Craig County is $48k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Craig County?
- Median gross rent in Craig County is $810 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Craig County safe?
- Craig County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1328/100k (better than 20%). Property crime is 1684/100k.
- What is the weather like in Craig County?
- Craig County averages 81°F in July and 35°F in January, with 44.3 in of annual precipitation and about 256 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Craig County?
- Public-school quality in Craig County is below average, scoring better than 22% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Craig County?
- The average one-way commute in Craig County is 23 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)