Canadian
Oklahoma

What stands out

Against every county in America, Canadian County is unusual in three ways: population growth is among the fastest growing in America (+3.9% a year), home internet speed is in the top 7% of American counties (291 Mbps), and the median household income is in the top 11% of American counties ($82,364). Within Oklahoma it ranks 1st of 77 counties for population growth.

Where you are

You live in Canadian County, Oklahoma. 156,681 people live here with you. The population grew 3.9% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +5,634).

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 $82,364 a year, higher than 89% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $49,576. Unemployment runs 2.5%, lower than 82% of American counties. 8% of workers work from home.

Oklahoma takes 4.2% of that median income in state income tax, about $3,492 a year.

Home

The median home costs $273K, pricier than 63% of American counties, about 2.3 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $1,040 a month. Property tax is 1.01% of home value, roughly $2,157 a year on that median home, higher than 61% of American counties. 76% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 3.4 per 1,000 residents, lower than 77% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 18 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 77.6 years, longer than 71% of American counties. There are 145 active physicians in the county, about 9.3 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 4.0 of 5 stars. 11.2% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.22 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 78% of American counties. 92% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 43 points, among the most lopsided counties in the country. 59% 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 62°F, highs near 73 and lows near 50, warmer than 73% of American counties. About 36 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 88 out of 100, riskier than 88% of American counties; the county has had 40 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 291 Mbps down, faster than 93% of American counties. There are 8 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.5 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people, 1 brewery.