Edmond, Oklahoma
Among the top 11% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 21% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 78% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 16% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 89% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 35% of US places
- top 10% for sunny days
- top 13% for airport distance
- bottom 2% for school quality
Edmond is a mid-size city in Oklahoma with about 95,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include sunny days, airport distance, and broadband access. It rates lower on sales tax and school quality.
Official websiteedmondok.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 3.9 in1.4 in
muggy 97%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$96k83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 59% of US places
Home Value$305k78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 24% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 19% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.00%better than 50% of US places
Income Tax4.80%better than 55% of US places
Sales Tax8.99%better than 10% of US places
Estimated total tax burden10.93%better than 36% of US places
Unemployment3.5%better than 54% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)39°F67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation34.9 in31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall2.5 inbetter than 73% of US places
Sunny Days282 daysbetter than 90% of US places
Summer Humidity66°Fbetter than 33% of US places
Comfortable Days76 daysbetter than 34% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk53.2better than 67% of US places
Air Quality50 AQIbetter than 23% of US places
School Quality28.6better than 2% of US places
Violent Crime729/100kbetter than 50% of US places
Property Crime1638/100kbetter than 27% of US places
Community
Population94,50399th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.332nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3670th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9542nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)76.2%37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)5.3%77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)6.5%63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)3.2%86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)8.9%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 67% of US places
Walkability7.6/20better than 69% of US places
Airport Distance22 mibetter than 87% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access94.6%better than 82% of US places
Amenities Nearby9.31better than 14% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 35% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Edmond an affordable place to live?
- Edmond is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 59% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Edmond?
- The median home value in Edmond is $305k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Edmond?
- Median household income in Edmond is $96k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Edmond?
- Median gross rent in Edmond is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Edmond safe?
- Edmond is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 729/100k (better than 50%). Property crime is 1638/100k.
- What is the weather like in Edmond?
- Edmond averages 83°F in July and 39°F in January, with 34.9 in of annual precipitation and about 282 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Edmond?
- Public-school quality in Edmond 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 Edmond?
- The average one-way commute in Edmond is 23 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)