Ottawa County

OK · Pop. 98,456 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Ottawa County is a suburban county in OK with a population of approximately 98,456.

$/Acre: $1,228

Property Tax: 0.9%

Growing Season: 205 days

Broadband: 84%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 59.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.9%

Local Sales Tax1.77%

Combined Sales Tax6.27%

Cost of Living Index81.8

Median Household Income$85,841

Poverty Rate18.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,228

Median Home Price$231K

Acres for Sale3602

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season205 days

Annual Rainfall40.1 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,967 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)175 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K454

Property Crime /100K571

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital17.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage84%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City22 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby35%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%

Ag EconomyModerate