Nowata County

OK · Pop. 22,988 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Nowata County is a rural county in OK with a population of approximately 22,988.

$/Acre: $584

Property Tax: 0.9%

Growing Season: 191 days

Broadband: 37%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 22.4/sq mi

Pros

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

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.9%

Local Sales Tax1.83%

Combined Sales Tax6.33%

Cost of Living Index83.7

Median Household Income$56,537

Poverty Rate19.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$584

Median Home Price$112K

Acres for Sale3272

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season191 days

Annual Rainfall27.5 inches

Avg Summer High94°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,633 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)384 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K777

Property Crime /100K708

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response36 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital57.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage37%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town28 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby15%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%

Ag EconomyStrong