Ellis County

OK · Pop. 82,788 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Ellis County is a mixed county in OK with a population of approximately 82,788.

$/Acre: $2,485

Property Tax: 0.9%

Growing Season: 216 days

Broadband: 47%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 119.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.9%

Local Sales Tax0.28%

Combined Sales Tax4.78%

Cost of Living Index88.9

Median Household Income$83,806

Poverty Rate24.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,485

Median Home Price$207K

Acres for Sale195

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season216 days

Annual Rainfall26.7 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low30°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,542 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)369 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K705

Property Crime /100K914

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital32.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage47%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City45 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby41%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.1%

Ag EconomyWeak