Jenks, Oklahoma
Among the top 3% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 17% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 49% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 33% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 97% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 74% of US places
- top 7% for airport distance
- top 12% for air quality
- bottom 10% for school quality
Jenks is a mid-size city in Oklahoma with about 26,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include airport distance, air quality, and broadband access. It rates lower on sales tax and school quality.
Official websitejenks.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.6 in2.0 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$102k86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 50% of US places
Home Value$265k73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 19% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 22% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.07%better than 46% of US places
Income Tax4.80%better than 55% of US places
Sales Tax8.99%better than 10% of US places
Estimated total tax burden10.56%better than 40% of US places
Unemployment4.1%better than 48% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)39°F68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation42.1 in51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall8.7 inbetter than 62% of US places
Sunny Days268 daysbetter than 84% of US places
Summer Humidity69°Fbetter than 17% of US places
Comfortable Days72 daysbetter than 26% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk78.5better than 29% of US places
Air Quality33 AQIbetter than 88% of US places
School Quality36.7better than 10% of US places
Violent Crime809/100kbetter than 46% of US places
Property Crime1121/100kbetter than 43% of US places
Community
Population25,87294th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age34.520th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5084th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9953rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1641st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)66.2%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.8%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)8.3%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)9.7%95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)13.0%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 82% of US places
Walkability9.4/20better than 84% of US places
Airport Distance14 mibetter than 93% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access96.4%better than 87% of US places
Amenities Nearby71.12better than 47% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 55% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Jenks an affordable place to live?
- Jenks is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 50% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Jenks?
- The median home value in Jenks is $265k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Jenks?
- Median household income in Jenks is $102k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Jenks?
- Median gross rent in Jenks is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Jenks safe?
- Jenks is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 809/100k (better than 46%). Property crime is 1121/100k.
- What is the weather like in Jenks?
- Jenks averages 83°F in July and 39°F in January, with 42.1 in of annual precipitation and about 268 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Jenks?
- Public-school quality in Jenks is below average, scoring better than 10% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Jenks?
- The average one-way commute in Jenks is 21 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)