Washington
Oklahoma

What stands out

Washington County sits close to the middle of the country on most of what we measure: income, home prices, crime, schools, weather. The sections below place each figure against every other American county.

Where you are

You live in Washington County, Oklahoma. 52,579 people live here with you. The population grew 0.9% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +508).

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 $59,426 a year, lower than 53% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $61,973. Unemployment runs 3.3%, lower than 55% of American counties. 5% of workers work from home; for the rest the average commute is 19 minutes each way.

Oklahoma takes 4.1% of that median income in state income tax, about $2,459 a year.

Home

The median home costs $185K, cheaper than 69% of American counties, about 1.9 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $764 a month. Property tax is 0.95% of home value, roughly $1,433 a year on that median home, higher than 56% of American counties. 72% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 4.1 per 1,000 residents, higher than 64% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 21 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 75.0 years, shorter than 60% of American counties. There are 61 active physicians in the county, about 11.6 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 3.0 of 5 stars. 13.8% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.02 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 52% of American counties. 91% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 48 points, among the most lopsided counties in the country. 61% 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 60°F, highs near 71 and lows near 49, warmer than 68% of American counties. About 50 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 33 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 210 Mbps down, faster than 55% of American counties. There are 2 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.7 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people, 4 museums.