Garvin County, Oklahoma
Among the top 25% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 75% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 40% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 5% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 57% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 63% of US counties
- top 15% for unemployment
- bottom 10% for violent crime
Garvin County is a county in Oklahoma with about 26,000 residents. It grades B+ for affordability and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include unemployment, airport distance, and property tax rate. It rates lower on property crime and violent crime.
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 3.8 in2.0 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$54k29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 68% of US counties
Home Value$124k29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$791better than 56% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 68% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.58%better than 78% of US counties
Income Tax4.80%better than 54% of US counties
Sales Tax8.99%better than 12% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.10%better than 58% of US counties
Unemployment2.8%better than 85% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)39°F65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation37.3 in36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall2.9 inbetter than 69% of US counties
Sunny Days234 daysbetter than 47% of US counties
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 39% of US counties
Comfortable Days73 daysbetter than 33% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk61.7better than 37% of US counties
School Quality39.7better than 15% of US counties
Violent Crime1774/100kbetter than 10% of US counties
Property Crime2139/100kbetter than 12% of US counties
Community
Population25,80650th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.826th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3459th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0047th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+6587th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)72.9%38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.9%49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)10.1%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.3%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)14.8%96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time25 minbetter than 46% of US counties
Walkability5.7/20better than 38% of US counties
Airport Distance52 mibetter than 79% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access84.3%better than 57% of US counties
Amenities Nearby2.33better than 49% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 68% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Garvin County an affordable place to live?
- Garvin County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 68% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Garvin County?
- The median home value in Garvin County is $124k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Garvin County?
- Median household income in Garvin County is $54k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Garvin County?
- Median gross rent in Garvin County is $791 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Garvin County safe?
- Garvin County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1774/100k (better than 10%). Property crime is 2139/100k.
- What is the weather like in Garvin County?
- Garvin County averages 83°F in July and 39°F in January, with 37.3 in of annual precipitation and about 234 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Garvin County?
- Public-school quality in Garvin County is below average, scoring better than 15% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Garvin County?
- The average one-way commute in Garvin County is 25 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)