Jackson County, Oklahoma
Among the top 10% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 48% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 81% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 4% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 90% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 22% of US counties
- top 1% for commute time
- top 7% for sunny days
- bottom 2% for school quality
Jackson County is a county in Oklahoma with about 25,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, sunny days, and walkability. It rates lower on amenities nearby and school quality.
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Climate
Hot summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 3.1 in1.2 in
humid 81%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$61k51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 71% of US counties
Home Value$115k22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$842better than 45% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 56% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.77%better than 57% of US counties
Income Tax4.80%better than 54% of US counties
Sales Tax8.99%better than 12% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.22%better than 55% of US counties
Unemployment4.2%better than 61% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)40°F67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)84°F96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation27.6 in22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall4.1 inbetter than 65% of US counties
Sunny Days286 daysbetter than 93% of US counties
Summer Humidity64°Fbetter than 56% of US counties
Comfortable Days67 daysbetter than 22% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk86.0better than 14% of US counties
School Quality28.9better than 2% of US counties
Violent Crime1377/100kbetter than 19% of US counties
Property Crime1246/100kbetter than 34% of US counties
Community
Population24,77648th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age34.78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4471st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0262nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5978th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)60.9%25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)5.8%68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)25.4%88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.5%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)6.4%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time14 minbetter than 99% of US counties
Walkability7.3/20better than 80% of US counties
Airport Distance118 mibetter than 39% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.0%better than 74% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 19% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Jackson County an affordable place to live?
- Jackson County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 71% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Jackson County?
- The median home value in Jackson County is $115k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Jackson County?
- Median household income in Jackson County is $61k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Jackson County?
- Median gross rent in Jackson County is $842 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Jackson County safe?
- Jackson County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1377/100k (better than 19%). Property crime is 1246/100k.
- What is the weather like in Jackson County?
- Jackson County averages 84°F in July and 40°F in January, with 27.6 in of annual precipitation and about 286 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Jackson County?
- Public-school quality in Jackson County is below average, scoring better than 2% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Jackson County?
- The average one-way commute in Jackson County is 14 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)