McClain County, Oklahoma
Among the top 19% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 18% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 59% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 16% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 65% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 81% of US counties
- top 7% for airport distance
- top 10% for park & nature access
- bottom 2% for school quality
McClain County is a county in Oklahoma with about 42,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include airport distance, park & nature access, and broadband access. It rates lower on sales tax and school quality.
Official websitemcclain-co-ok.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.0 in1.8 in
muggy 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$80k88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 39% of US counties
Home Value$214k72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$920better than 32% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 17% 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 burden10.04%better than 38% of US counties
Unemployment4.1%better than 64% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)39°F63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation38.2 in39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall4.0 inbetter than 66% of US counties
Sunny Days248 daysbetter than 62% of US counties
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 38% of US counties
Comfortable Days76 daysbetter than 41% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk62.8better than 36% of US counties
Air Quality48 AQIbetter than 22% of US counties
School Quality29.4better than 2% of US counties
Violent Crime792/100kbetter than 49% of US counties
Property Crime1313/100kbetter than 32% of US counties
Community
Population42,39364th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.826th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3458th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0161st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+6282nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)77.1%44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.0%36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)8.8%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.5%44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)12.7%95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time29 minbetter than 22% of US counties
Walkability6.5/20better than 63% of US counties
Airport Distance27 mibetter than 93% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access90.0%better than 88% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.24better than 26% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 90% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is McClain County an affordable place to live?
- McClain County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 39% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in McClain County?
- The median home value in McClain County is $214k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in McClain County?
- Median household income in McClain County is $80k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in McClain County?
- Median gross rent in McClain County is $920 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is McClain County safe?
- McClain County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 792/100k (better than 49%). Property crime is 1313/100k.
- What is the weather like in McClain County?
- McClain County averages 83°F in July and 39°F in January, with 38.2 in of annual precipitation and about 248 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in McClain County?
- Public-school quality in McClain 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 McClain County?
- The average one-way commute in McClain County is 29 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)