Blaine County scores 70.5, placing it in the 79th percentile nationally and 40 points above the national median of 50.0. This consistent performance signals reliable livability across core dimensions.
2 / 5
Above Oklahoma state average
Blaine ranks above Oklahoma's 68.4 state average with a score of 70.5, positioning it in the upper-middle tier of the state's counties. It maintains solid competitive standing in the state's livability landscape.
3 / 5
Tax and disaster resilience excel
Blaine County shines with a tax score of 86.6 and an effective rate of 0.556%, paired with a strong risk score of 67.7, indicating good natural disaster preparedness. An affordable cost score of 83.4 with $126,200 median home values rounds out strong fundamentals.
4 / 5
Income growth remains constrained
The income score of 22.1 reflects a median household income of $59,304, below national and state benchmarks for wage growth. Limited high-wage employment options may constrain upward mobility for younger workers.
5 / 5
Perfect for secure rural living
Blaine County suits families and retirees seeking stable, affordable homes in disaster-resilient areas with efficient tax systems. Its blend of low taxes, resilience, and affordability makes it ideal for those prioritizing long-term security over income advancement.
Blaine County scores 70.5, placing it in the 79th percentile nationally and 40 points above the national median of 50.0. This consistent performance signals reliable livability across core dimensions.
Above Oklahoma state average
Blaine ranks above Oklahoma's 68.4 state average with a score of 70.5, positioning it in the upper-middle tier of the state's counties. It maintains solid competitive standing in the state's livability landscape.
Tax and disaster resilience excel
Blaine County shines with a tax score of 86.6 and an effective rate of 0.556%, paired with a strong risk score of 67.7, indicating good natural disaster preparedness. An affordable cost score of 83.4 with $126,200 median home values rounds out strong fundamentals.
Income growth remains constrained
The income score of 22.1 reflects a median household income of $59,304, below national and state benchmarks for wage growth. Limited high-wage employment options may constrain upward mobility for younger workers.
Perfect for secure rural living
Blaine County suits families and retirees seeking stable, affordable homes in disaster-resilient areas with efficient tax systems. Its blend of low taxes, resilience, and affordability makes it ideal for those prioritizing long-term security over income advancement.
Score breakdown
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Property Tax
Effective property tax rate vs national benchmarks
Blaine County's 0.556% effective tax rate falls well below the national median of 0.87%, ranking it around the 30th percentile nationally. Homes valued at $126,200 generate affordable tax bills in national context.
Blaine ranks lower-middle in Oklahoma
At 0.556%, Blaine County sits about 15% below Oklahoma's 0.652% state average, placing it in the lower quarter of all counties statewide. Blaine homeowners enjoy noticeably lighter tax burdens than typical Oklahomans.
Blaine pairs well against region peers
Blaine's 0.556% rate ties with Atoka County and significantly undercuts Beaver County (0.761%) by 20 percentage points. Among Oklahoma's central panhandle, Blaine offers moderate taxation.
Annual bill on $126,200 home
The median Blaine County home generates $702 in yearly property taxes—about $1.92 per day. Total annual costs with mortgage-related fees reach $958, keeping Blaine homeowners below state averages.
Verify your assessment's accuracy
Blaine County residents should cross-check their assessed value against recent local sales to ensure fair taxation. A reassessment request costs nothing and may uncover inflated valuations that reduce your annual bill.
Blaine County's 17.0% rent-to-income ratio exactly mirrors Oklahoma's state average, with $842 monthly rent eating a standard slice of the $59,304 median income. The county sits squarely in the middle of national affordability ranges for rural areas.
Right at Oklahoma's statewide average
At 17.0%, Blaine's rent-to-income ratio perfectly matches Oklahoma's state average, making it a benchmark county for the region. The $842 rent is higher than the state average of $814, offset by a stronger median income of $59,304.
Higher rent, higher income balance
Blaine's $842 monthly rent is the second-highest in the region after Beckham County at $821, yet its $59,304 income provides better cushioning. The $649 owner cost remains competitive for someone seeking to buy.
Blaine's housing split favors homebuyers
Renters pay $842 monthly (17.0% of income) while owners pay $649 (13.1% of income), creating a significant advantage for those who can purchase. Combined, typical housing consumes roughly 30% of Blaine's median household income.
Blaine rewards first-time homebuyers
If you're ready to buy, Blaine's $649 monthly cost and $126,200 median home value make it an attractive option. Renters should note the $842 rate and compare it against cheaper nearby counties like Adair or Alfalfa.
Blaine County's median household income of $59,304 is 21% below the U.S. median of $74,755, but represents solid earning capacity for a rural Oklahoma county. The panhandle region's agricultural ties support this moderate income level.
Slightly above Oklahoma average
At $59,304, Blaine's median household income edges out Oklahoma's state average of $58,273 by 2%, placing it in the middle-to-upper tier among Oklahoma's 77 counties. The county's economy shows modest strength relative to state peers.
Blaine ranks mid-tier among peers
Blaine's $59,304 income trails Alfalfa ($67,870) and Beaver ($64,266) but exceeds Adair ($48,028) and Atoka ($52,034). The county sits between panhandle strength and southern/eastern county weakness.
Housing costs rise here
Blaine's rent-to-income ratio of 17.0% is moderate but edging higher, and median home values of $126,200 exceed several neighboring counties. Families planning to buy should carefully assess affordability relative to the $59,304 median income.
Steady wealth building for Blaine
With median income of $59,304 and moderate housing costs, Blaine residents can build wealth through consistent saving. Open a high-yield savings account for emergencies, then funnel surplus income into low-cost index funds or retirement accounts.
Blaine County residents live to just 70.3 years, nearly 5 years below the U.S. average of 75.4 years—among the lowest in our eight-county comparison. Nearly a quarter report poor or fair health at 24.2%, signaling substantial unmet healthcare needs across the community.
Oklahoma's lower-performing counties
At 70.3 years, Blaine County's life expectancy trails Oklahoma's average of 72.7 years by 2.4 years, placing it in the state's bottom tier. The county's 24.2% poor/fair health rate significantly exceeds the state average, indicating concentrated health challenges.
Struggling compared to regional peers
Blaine County's 70.3-year life expectancy is notably lower than Alfalfa (77.7 years), Beaver (76.5 years), and Beckham (72.2 years), though comparable to Adair (69.3 years). However, Blaine offers 58 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—the highest among our eight counties—suggesting available medical infrastructure.
Uninsured rate low, but health outcomes lag
Blaine County's 15.4% uninsured rate is slightly above Oklahoma's average of 15.3%, indicating modest coverage gaps. Despite strong primary care provider density at 58 per 100,000 residents, the county's low life expectancy and high poor/fair health rate suggest barriers to effective care utilization.
Insurance alone isn't enough
Getting covered is the first step, but using preventive services matters equally in Blaine County, where health outcomes lag. Visit Healthcare.gov or ChooseOK.org to enroll, then schedule regular checkups with your primary care doctor to catch problems early.
Blaine County scores 32.35 on the composite risk scale, placing it firmly in the "Very Low" category and notably safer than typical U.S. counties. This favorable profile reflects manageable exposure across most hazard types.
Among Oklahoma's lowest-risk counties
At 32.35 versus Oklahoma's 55.47 average, Blaine ranks well below state baseline, positioning it among the state's safest counties. This advantage spans flood, earthquake, and hurricane categories.
Blaine is regionally quite safe
Blaine's 32.35 score places it near Atoka (30.41) as one of the region's safest counties, significantly outperforming higher-risk neighbors like Adair (53.82). The county's consistency across low hazard categories is a regional strength.
Wildfire and tornado pose modest threats
Wildfire risk of 63.14 is Blaine's most elevated hazard, though it remains moderate compared to state averages. Tornado risk at 51.69 indicates typical seasonal storm activity requiring standard preparedness.
Maintain standard protective insurance coverage
Blaine County residents should carry homeowner's insurance that includes wildfire and tornado/wind coverage appropriate to the county's moderate exposure. Focus on basic preparedness including a family emergency plan and clearing dead vegetation from around your home.