Garfield County, Oklahoma
Among the top 3% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 33% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 69% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 1% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 97% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 47% of US counties
- top 9% for sunny days
- top 12% for commute time
- bottom 7% for property crime
Garfield County is a county in Oklahoma with about 62,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include sunny days, commute time, and walkability. It rates lower on violent crime and property crime.
Official websitegarfieldok.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.0 in1.3 in
muggy 82%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$64k60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 49% of US counties
Home Value$142k40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$868better than 40% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 58% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.85%better than 50% of US counties
Income Tax4.80%better than 54% of US counties
Sales Tax8.99%better than 12% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.64%better than 46% of US counties
Unemployment4.6%better than 53% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)36°F57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)82°F84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation33.6 in30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall9.3 inbetter than 55% of US counties
Sunny Days282 daysbetter than 91% of US counties
Summer Humidity65°Fbetter than 49% of US counties
Comfortable Days68 daysbetter than 24% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk82.1better than 17% of US counties
School Quality37.3better than 11% of US counties
Violent Crime1770/100kbetter than 10% of US counties
Property Crime2559/100kbetter than 7% of US counties
Community
Population62,45673rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.711th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3965th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0158th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5572nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)72.1%37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.0%50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)13.8%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.2%73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)10.9%94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time19 minbetter than 88% of US counties
Walkability7.8/20better than 85% of US counties
Airport Distance69 mibetter than 68% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.1%better than 61% of US counties
Amenities Nearby1.60better than 43% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 47% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Garfield County an affordable place to live?
- Garfield County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 49% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Garfield County?
- The median home value in Garfield County is $142k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Garfield County?
- Median household income in Garfield County is $64k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Garfield County?
- Median gross rent in Garfield County is $868 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Garfield County safe?
- Garfield County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1770/100k (better than 10%). Property crime is 2559/100k.
- What is the weather like in Garfield County?
- Garfield County averages 82°F in July and 36°F in January, with 33.6 in of annual precipitation and about 282 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Garfield County?
- Public-school quality in Garfield County is below average, scoring better than 11% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Garfield County?
- The average one-way commute in Garfield County is 19 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)