Mayes County, Oklahoma
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 42% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 49% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 19% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 58% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 30% of US counties
- top 13% for airport distance
- bottom 9% for property crime
Mayes County is a county in Oklahoma with about 39,000 residents. It grades B for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include airport distance, sunny days, and cost of living. It rates lower on violent crime and property crime.
Official websitemayes.okcounties.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.6 in2.2 in
muggy 85%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$57k38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 71% of US counties
Home Value$154k46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$788better than 57% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 53% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.71%better than 63% of US counties
Income Tax4.80%better than 54% of US counties
Sales Tax8.99%better than 12% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.69%better than 45% of US counties
Unemployment5.9%better than 28% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)38°F62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)82°F82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation45.2 in55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall7.0 inbetter than 60% of US counties
Sunny Days257 daysbetter than 74% of US counties
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 30% of US counties
Comfortable Days73 daysbetter than 33% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk77.6better than 22% of US counties
Air Quality42 AQIbetter than 56% of US counties
School Quality58.4better than 57% of US counties
Violent Crime1785/100kbetter than 9% of US counties
Property Crime2367/100kbetter than 9% of US counties
Community
Population39,32462nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.339th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5385th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0158th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5673rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)62.9%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.4%17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.0%43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.5%40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)32.3%98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time25 minbetter than 43% of US counties
Walkability5.6/20better than 33% of US counties
Airport Distance38 mibetter than 87% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.0%better than 61% of US counties
Amenities Nearby1.53better than 42% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 17% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Mayes County an affordable place to live?
- Mayes County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 71% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Mayes County?
- The median home value in Mayes County is $154k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Mayes County?
- Median household income in Mayes County is $57k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Mayes County?
- Median gross rent in Mayes County is $788 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Mayes County safe?
- Mayes County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1785/100k (better than 9%). Property crime is 2367/100k.
- What is the weather like in Mayes County?
- Mayes County averages 82°F in July and 38°F in January, with 45.2 in of annual precipitation and about 257 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Mayes County?
- Public-school quality in Mayes County is about average, scoring better than 57% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Mayes County?
- The average one-way commute in Mayes County is 25 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)