Oklahoma
Among the top 21% of US states for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 69% of US states
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 67% of US states
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 4% of US states
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 79% of US states
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 24% of US states
- top 14% for sunny days
- top 16% for monthly rent
- bottom 4% for school quality
Oklahoma is a U.S. state with about 3,970,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include sunny days, monthly rent, and cost of living. It rates lower on air quality and school quality.
Official websiteoklahoma.gov (opens in new tab)
- The median home value in Oklahoma is $171k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in Oklahoma is $62k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median gross rent in Oklahoma is $921 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Oklahoma has a violent crime rate of 1552/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- The average one-way commute in Oklahoma is 22 min, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$62k16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 84% of US states
Home Value$171k8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$921better than 84% of US states
Monthly Owner Costs$78kbetter than 51% of US states
Property Tax Rate0.86%better than 49% of US states
Income Tax4.79%better than 62% of US states
Sales Tax8.99%better than 10% of US states
Estimated total tax burden10.18%better than 54% of US states
Unemployment4.9%better than 65% of US states
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)39°F67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation39.3 in35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall5.6 inbetter than 71% of US states
Sunny Days260 daysbetter than 86% of US states
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 25% of US states
Comfortable Days73 daysbetter than 26% of US states
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk82.2better than 45% of US states
Air Quality51 AQIbetter than 10% of US states
School Quality36.0better than 4% of US states
Violent Crime1552/100kbetter than 18% of US states
Property Crime2294/100kbetter than 24% of US states
Community
Population3,970,49747th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.010th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4965th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0057th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3392nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)63.7%41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)7.0%51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)11.6%61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.3%35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)15.5%96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time22 minbetter than 76% of US states
Walkability8.0/20better than 35% of US states
Airport Distance40 mibetter than 76% of US states
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.5%better than 18% of US states
Amenities Nearby3.04better than 37% of US states
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 51% of US states
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)
Frequently asked questions
- Is Oklahoma an affordable place to live?
- Oklahoma is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 84% of comparable areas. Median rent is $921.
- Is Oklahoma safe?
- Oklahoma is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1552/100k (better than 18%). Property crime is 2294/100k.
- What is the weather like in Oklahoma?
- Oklahoma averages 83°F in July and 39°F in January, with 39.3 in of annual precipitation and about 260 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Oklahoma?
- Public-school quality in Oklahoma is below average, scoring better than 4% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Oklahoma?
- The average one-way commute in Oklahoma is 22 min.