Washington County, Oklahoma
Among the top 3% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 40% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 30% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 2% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 97% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 62% of US counties
- top 11% for airport distance
- bottom 1% for school quality
Washington County is a county in Oklahoma with about 53,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include airport distance, commute time, and walkability. It rates lower on property crime and school quality.
Official websitecountycourthouse.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.6 in1.9 in
muggy 92%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$59k47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 73% of US counties
Home Value$151k44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$879better than 38% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 47% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.95%better than 43% of US counties
Income Tax4.80%better than 54% of US counties
Sales Tax8.99%better than 12% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden10.18%better than 36% of US counties
Unemployment3.8%better than 68% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)35°F54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)81°F74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation42.3 in48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall8.3 inbetter than 57% of US counties
Sunny Days251 daysbetter than 65% of US counties
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 37% of US counties
Comfortable Days61 daysbetter than 17% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk76.1better than 23% of US counties
School Quality23.3better than 1% of US counties
Violent Crime1471/100kbetter than 16% of US counties
Property Crime2259/100kbetter than 10% of US counties
Community
Population52,57970th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.733rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4471st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9728th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4964th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)71.4%37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.6%55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)6.6%61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.1%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)17.2%96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 79% of US counties
Walkability7.0/20better than 74% of US counties
Airport Distance36 mibetter than 89% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access84.2%better than 56% of US counties
Amenities Nearby6.09better than 73% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 45% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Washington County an affordable place to live?
- Washington County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 73% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Washington County?
- The median home value in Washington County is $151k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Washington County?
- Median household income in Washington County is $59k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Washington County?
- Median gross rent in Washington County is $879 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Washington County safe?
- Washington County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1471/100k (better than 16%). Property crime is 2259/100k.
- What is the weather like in Washington County?
- Washington County averages 81°F in July and 35°F in January, with 42.3 in of annual precipitation and about 251 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Washington County?
- Public-school quality in Washington County is below average, scoring better than 1% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Washington County?
- The average one-way commute in Washington County is 20 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)