Atoka
Oklahoma

What stands out

What stands out about Atoka County: the uninsured rate is in the top 8% of American counties (17.6%), winter sunshine is in the top 11% of American counties (1.0 on the USDA scale), and home internet speed is in the bottom 12% of American counties (96 Mbps). Within Oklahoma it ranks 9th of 77 counties for the uninsured rate.

Where you are

You live in Atoka County, Oklahoma. 14,117 people live here with you. The population grew 1.4% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +219).

Oklahoma has a graduated income tax reaching 4.5%, exempts Social Security, and has some of the lowest home prices and property taxes in the country. Most of the state is in the highest-risk tornado zone in the world, and the Oklahoma City area has also seen frequent earthquakes linked to oil and gas wastewater disposal. Native American tribal nations hold significant jurisdiction across the eastern half of the state.

Money

The typical household here brings in $49,181 a year, lower than 81% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $40,305. Unemployment runs 3.9%, higher than 66% of American counties. 8% of workers work from home; for the rest the average commute is 24 minutes each way.

Oklahoma takes 4.1% of that median income in state income tax, about $1,998 a year.

Home

The median home costs $220K, cheaper than 56% of American counties, about 2.0 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $703 a month. Property tax is 0.60% of home value, roughly $734 a year on that median home, lower than 78% of American counties. 77% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 4.6 per 1,000 residents, higher than 86% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 19 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 74.0 years, shorter than 70% of American counties. There are 2 active physicians in the county, about 1.4 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 4.0 of 5 stars. 17.6% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.30 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 82% of American counties. 83% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 70 points, among the most lopsided counties in the country. 51% of eligible voters turned out. Under Oklahoma law you can carry a concealed handgun without a permit, abortion is banned with narrow exceptions, and marijuana is medical only.

Weather and risk

The year averages 64°F, highs near 76 and lows near 52, warmer than 80% of American counties. About 49 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 40 out of 100, safer than 60% of American counties; the county has had 28 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 96 Mbps down, slower than 88% of American counties. There are 2 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.8 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people.