Carter County

OK · Pop. 42,980 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Carter County is a suburban county in OK with a population of approximately 42,980.

$/Acre: $683

Property Tax: 0.9%

Growing Season: 204 days

Broadband: 66%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 25.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.9%

Local Sales Tax0.18%

Combined Sales Tax4.68%

Cost of Living Index88.6

Median Household Income$84,800

Poverty Rate12%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$683

Median Home Price$251K

Acres for Sale104

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season204 days

Annual Rainfall45.1 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation1,839 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)155 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K521

Property Crime /100K509

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage66%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City25 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby29%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.2%

Ag EconomyModerate