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What are the crime rate and median income in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma?
Oklahoma County averaged 5.5 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents a year in 2021-2025, 30% higher than the Oklahoma rate (4.2). Median household income is $66,679 and the unemployment rate was 4.1% in August 2026. About 806,199 people live in the county.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Oklahoma County?
From 2021 through 2025, Oklahoma County averaged 5,363 reported violent crimes a year, along with 26,588 property crimes. That is 5.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents, 30% higher than the Oklahoma rate (4.2), and 49% higher than the U.S. rate (3.7). Burglary, theft and car theft together come to 27.3 per 1,000 residents, compared with 21.9 across Oklahoma. Aggravated assaults make up 73% of the violent total. CDC death records show about 87 homicide deaths a year in the county (10.9 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Oklahoma County | Per 1,000 | Oklahoma per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 5,363 | 5.5 | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 83 | 0.09 | 0.06 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 654 | 0.67 | 0.62 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 711 | 0.73 | 0.39 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 3,915 | 4.0 | 3.2 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 26,588 | 27.3 | 21.9 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 5,325 | 5.5 | 4.7 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 17,986 | 18.5 | 14.4 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3,277 | 3.4 | 2.8 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (18 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Oklahoma County?
The median household in Oklahoma County earns $66,679 a year, close to the Oklahoma median ($65,039). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $222,900, and the median rent is $1,116 a month. 14.8% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 14.1%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.1% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 17,116 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Oklahoma County | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 806,199 | 4,028,634 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $66,679 | $65,039 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $222,900 | $199,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,116 | $1,014 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 16.0% | 15.3% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 14.8% | 14.1% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 35.9% | 28.3% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 58.2% | 65.8% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 35.2 | 37.0 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.7% | 88.9% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 13.7% | 12.9% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Oklahoma County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Oklahoma County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Very High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
2 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Oklahoma County: Tinker Air Force Base (Soldier Creek/Building 3001) and Eagle Industries. 4 other sites have finished cleanup and been taken off the list. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
Oklahoma County has 22 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. 4 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 17 Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Hefner (112 ft) and Arcadia Dam (102 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
50 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 383,158 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Oklahoma County was covered by 4 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Severe Ice Storm 2, Fire 1, Severe Storm 1), not counting COVID-19. EPA air monitors logged 11 days in 2024 when the air quality index reached “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse. Of 40 community water systems, 3 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 3 (low). NHTSA counted 102 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 24 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Oklahoma County?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 3 highway work zones in Oklahoma County (all active that day). Listed roads include I-240 E, I-35 S and I-44 E. 3 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Oklahoma County?
Oklahoma County has 220 public schools (2024-25) and 42 private schools (2023-24) in federal school lists. 40 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 70 fire or EMS stations and 25 police or sheriff stations.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Oklahoma County?
Census tribal areas that reach into Oklahoma County: Citizen Potawatomi Nation-Absentee Shawnee OTSA, Kickapoo OTSA and Iowa OTSA.
Tribal areas are Census statistical boundaries, shown for reference; they are not legal boundaries.
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Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Oklahoma County
Gun shops
58 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Oklahoma County (57 from the ATF licensee list, 1 from OpenStreetMap), plus 83 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 29 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: 23 Post Pawn (Oklahoma City), 39Th Street Pawn (Warr Acres), Academy Sports & Outdoors (#86) (Oklahoma City), Academy Sports + Outdoors #275 (Midwest City), Academy Sports + Outdoors #85 (Edmond), Academy Sports + Outdoors #88 (Oklahoma City), American Security Traq LLC (Oklahoma City), Atwoods Ranch & Home #81 (Edmond) and 49 more.
Liquor stores
126 liquor stores are on the map in Oklahoma County: 23rd Liquor (Oklahoma City), 29th Street Liquor, Wine, and Beer (Oklahoma City), 39th Street LIQUOR (Okc), 59th Liquor Depot (Oklahoma City), A & A Liquor and Wine (Midwest City), A&R Liquor (Edmond), Bacchus Wine & Spirits (Oklahoma City), Beau's Wine Bin & Spirit Shoppe (Oklahoma City) and 118 more.
Planned Parenthood
2 Planned Parenthood health centers are on the map in Oklahoma County: Planned Parenthood Great Plains-Edmond (Edmond) and Planned Parenthood Great Plains-Midtown OKC (Oklahoma City).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Oklahoma County?
Oklahoma County averaged 5,363 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 5.5 per 1,000 residents, 30% higher than the Oklahoma rate (4.2). The property-crime rate was 27.3 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Oklahoma County?
$66,679 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $65,039 for Oklahoma and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Oklahoma County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.1% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 17,116 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Oklahoma County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Oklahoma County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Very High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Oklahoma County?
2 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Oklahoma County: Tinker Air Force Base (Soldier Creek/Building 3001) and Eagle Industries. 4 other sites have finished cleanup and been taken off the list.
Is there road construction in Oklahoma County right now?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 3 highway work zones in Oklahoma County (all active that day). Listed roads include I-240 E, I-35 S and I-44 E. 3 are on interstates.
How many nursing homes are in Oklahoma County?
40 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Oklahoma County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian County | 168,985 | 1.7 | $87,751 |
| Cleveland County | 300,047 | 2.7 | $77,068 |
| Kingfisher County | 15,430 | 1.7 | $71,975 |
| Lincoln County | 34,219 | 2.8 | $62,216 |
| Logan County | 51,938 | 1.3 | $83,899 |
| Pottawatomie County | 73,463 | 3.8 | $61,398 |
Cities in Oklahoma County with their own page: Oklahoma City, Edmond, Midwest City.
More: Oklahoma statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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