Jackson County

OK · Pop. 117,561 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Jackson County is a mixed county in OK with a population of approximately 117,561.

$/Acre: $4,479
Property Tax: 0.9%
Growing Season: 224 days
Broadband: 51%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 312.7/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.9%
Local Sales Tax1.61%
Combined Sales Tax6.11%
Cost of Living Index95.9
Median Household Income$84,817
Poverty Rate24.8%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,479
Median Home Price$400K
Acres for Sale4174
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season224 days
Annual Rainfall39.6 inches
Avg Summer High91°F
Avg Winter Low27°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation2,906 ft
Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10
Wildfire6/10
Tornado6/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)122 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)5.2
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K573
Property Crime /100K772
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage51%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town20 miles
Nearest City60 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby50%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.7%
Ag EconomyWeak