Cleveland
Oklahoma

What stands out

Three things set Cleveland County apart from the other 3,142 counties: home internet speed is in the top 5% of American counties (301 Mbps), natural-hazard risk is in the top 9% of American counties (90 of 100), and winter sunshine is in the top 11% of American counties (1.0 on the USDA scale). Within Oklahoma it ranks 3rd of 77 counties for home internet speed.

Where you are

You live in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. 295,060 people live here with you. The population grew 0.6% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +588).

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 $71,757 a year, higher than 78% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $51,153. Unemployment runs 2.5%, lower than 82% of American counties. 9% of workers work from home.

Oklahoma takes 4.2% of that median income in state income tax, about $3,014 a year.

Home

The median home costs $256K, pricier than 58% of American counties, about 2.2 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $1,031 a month. Property tax is 1.08% of home value, roughly $2,202 a year on that median home, higher than 65% of American counties. 64% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 3.5 per 1,000 residents, lower than 70% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 17 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 77.9 years, longer than 74% of American counties. There are 604 active physicians in the county, about 20.5 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 2.0 of 5 stars. 11.9% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.12 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 64% of American counties. 92% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 14 points. 56% 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 63°F, highs near 75 and lows near 51, warmer than 77% of American counties. About 42 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 90 out of 100, riskier than 91% of American counties; the county has had 43 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 301 Mbps down, faster than 95% of American counties. There are 8 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.7 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people, 4 breweries.