Payne County

OK · Pop. 95,548 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Payne County is a suburban county in OK with a population of approximately 95,548.

$/Acre: $1,813

Property Tax: 0.9%

Growing Season: 196 days

Broadband: 69%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 68.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.9%

Local Sales Tax0.66%

Combined Sales Tax5.16%

Cost of Living Index94.4

Median Household Income$71,857

Poverty Rate10.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,813

Median Home Price$329K

Acres for Sale2283

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season196 days

Annual Rainfall39.5 inches

Avg Summer High95°F

Avg Winter Low31°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,354 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)333 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K561

Property Crime /100K547

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage69%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City37 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby23%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.4%

Ag EconomyModerate