Mayes
Oklahoma

What stands out

Against every county in America, Mayes County is unusual in two ways: violent crime is in the top 15% of American counties (4.6 per 1,000) and life expectancy is in the bottom 15% of American counties (72.3 years). Within Oklahoma it ranks 23rd of 77 counties for violent crime.

Where you are

You live in Mayes County, Oklahoma. 39,324 people live here with you. The population grew 0.8% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +445).

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 $56,552 a year, lower than 62% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $57,213. Unemployment runs 3.1%, lower than 61% of American counties. 7% 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 $2,330 a year.

Home

The median home costs $217K, cheaper than 57% of American counties, about 2.2 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $759 a month. Property tax is 0.71% of home value, roughly $1,085 a year on that median home, lower than 65% of American counties. 74% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 4.6 per 1,000 residents, higher than 85% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 25 people per 100,000 in 2024, one of the harder-hit counties in the country.

A child born here can expect to live 72.3 years, shorter than 85% of American counties. There are 29 active physicians in the county, about 7.4 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 4.0 of 5 stars. 14.8% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.06 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 67% of American counties. 89% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 55 points, among the most lopsided counties in the country. 53% 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 61°F, highs near 71 and lows near 50, warmer than 69% of American counties. About 51 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 76 out of 100, riskier than 76% of American counties; the county has had 31 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 177 Mbps down, slower than 60% of American counties. There are 4 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.8 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people, 1 brewery.