Grady
Oklahoma

What stands out

Against every county in America, Grady County is unusual in one way: winter sunshine is in the top 11% of American counties (1.0 on the USDA scale). Within Oklahoma it ranks 14th of 77 counties for winter sunshine.

Where you are

You live in Grady County, Oklahoma. 55,314 people live here with you. The population grew 1.3% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +776).

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 $74,349 a year, higher than 81% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $48,591. Unemployment runs 2.7%, lower than 75% of American counties. 6% of workers work from home.

Oklahoma takes 4.2% of that median income in state income tax, about $3,131 a year.

Home

The median home costs $247K, pricier than 55% of American counties, about 2.1 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $793 a month. Property tax is 0.73% of home value, roughly $1,300 a year on that median home, lower than 62% of American counties. 75% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 4.0 per 1,000 residents, higher than 60% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 17 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 74.2 years, shorter than 68% of American counties. There are 32 active physicians in the county, about 5.8 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 2.0 of 5 stars. 13.1% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.21 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 81% of American counties. 91% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 62 points, among the most lopsided counties in the country. 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 62°F, highs near 74 and lows near 51, warmer than 75% of American counties. About 38 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 78 out of 100, riskier than 78% of American counties; the county has had 37 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 207 Mbps down, faster than 54% of American counties. There are 18 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.6 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people.