Dewey County

OK · Pop. 92,139 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Dewey County is a suburban county in OK with a population of approximately 92,139.

$/Acre: $1,081
Property Tax: 0.9%
Growing Season: 199 days
Broadband: 73%
Safety: 4/10
Density: 59.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.9%
Local Sales Tax1.32%
Combined Sales Tax5.82%
Cost of Living Index89.3
Median Household Income$79,391
Poverty Rate23.7%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,081
Median Home Price$236K
Acres for Sale984
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season199 days
Annual Rainfall42.4 inches
Avg Summer High92°F
Avg Winter Low27°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation2,964 ft
Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado5/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)368 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.4
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K722
Property Crime /100K927
Overall Safety4/10
Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.2 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage73%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town19 miles
Nearest City30 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby24%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.5%
Ag EconomyModerate