Sequoyah
Oklahoma

What stands out

Against every county in America, Sequoyah County is unusual in three ways: violent crime is in the top 8% of American counties (4.8 per 1,000), rainfall is in the top 9% of American counties (54 inches a year), and life expectancy is in the bottom 10% of American counties (71.6 years). Within Oklahoma it ranks 6th of 77 counties for violent crime.

Where you are

You live in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. 39,538 people live here with you. The population grew 1.2% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +481).

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 $47,494 a year, lower than 84% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $38,050. Unemployment runs 3.4%, higher than 51% of American counties. 3% of workers work from home.

Oklahoma takes 4.0% of that median income in state income tax, about $1,922 a year.

Home

The median home costs $191K, cheaper than 67% of American counties, about 1.9 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $729 a month. Property tax is 0.59% of home value, roughly $705 a year on that median home, lower than 78% of American counties. 72% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 4.8 per 1,000 residents, higher than 92% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 30 people per 100,000 in 2024, one of the harder-hit counties in the country.

A child born here can expect to live 71.6 years, shorter than 90% of American counties. There are 23 active physicians in the county, about 5.8 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 3.0 of 5 stars. 14.9% 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 73% of American counties. 84% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 59 points, among the most lopsided counties in the country. 49% 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 74 and lows near 52, warmer than 76% of American counties. About 54 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 77 out of 100, riskier than 77% of American counties; the county has had 31 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 190 Mbps down, slower than 54% of American counties. There are 3 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.7 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people.