Atoka County

OK · Pop. 18,438 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Atoka County is a rural county in OK with a population of approximately 18,438.

$/Acre: $650
Property Tax: 0.9%
Growing Season: 203 days
Broadband: 72%
Safety: 4/10
Density: 16.5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.9%
Local Sales Tax0.45%
Combined Sales Tax4.95%
Cost of Living Index84
Median Household Income$41,894
Poverty Rate20.4%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$650
Median Home Price$152K
Acres for Sale1039
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season203 days
Annual Rainfall35.6 inches
Avg Summer High94°F
Avg Winter Low28°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation3,211 ft
Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10
Wildfire4/10
Tornado5/10
Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)317 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.5
Wind Potential4/10
Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K714
Property Crime /100K542
Overall Safety4/10
Sheriff Response48 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital37.4 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town17 miles
Nearest City63 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets0
Public Land Nearby30%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.3%
Ag EconomyStrong