Bryan County scores 65.5, placing it in the 68th percentile nationally and 31 points above the national median of 50.0. While above the national benchmark, it underperforms relative to other Oklahoma counties analyzed here.
2 / 5
Below Oklahoma state average
With a score of 65.5, Bryan falls below Oklahoma's 68.4 state average, placing it among the lower-performing counties in this sample. Its profile suggests room for targeted improvements in core livability areas.
3 / 5
Tax efficiency and safety stand out
Bryan County excels with a tax score of 84.4 (effective rate 0.635%) and the lowest risk score of 25.5, indicating minimal natural disaster threat and efficient taxation. These factors provide predictability and safety for residents.
4 / 5
Housing affordability and income need work
Bryan's cost score of 80.7 is the lowest among these counties, with median rents of $914/month and home values of $163,700—highest in the group—straining affordability. An income score of 18.8 (median $54,280) compounds economic tightness for working families.
5 / 5
Best for tax-savvy disaster avoiders
Bryan County is best for risk-averse retirees and those prioritizing tax efficiency and safety over affordability. Higher housing costs mean it suits higher-income households seeking stable, low-disaster areas.
Bryan County scores 65.5, placing it in the 68th percentile nationally and 31 points above the national median of 50.0. While above the national benchmark, it underperforms relative to other Oklahoma counties analyzed here.
Below Oklahoma state average
With a score of 65.5, Bryan falls below Oklahoma's 68.4 state average, placing it among the lower-performing counties in this sample. Its profile suggests room for targeted improvements in core livability areas.
Tax efficiency and safety stand out
Bryan County excels with a tax score of 84.4 (effective rate 0.635%) and the lowest risk score of 25.5, indicating minimal natural disaster threat and efficient taxation. These factors provide predictability and safety for residents.
Housing affordability and income need work
Bryan's cost score of 80.7 is the lowest among these counties, with median rents of $914/month and home values of $163,700—highest in the group—straining affordability. An income score of 18.8 (median $54,280) compounds economic tightness for working families.
Best for tax-savvy disaster avoiders
Bryan County is best for risk-averse retirees and those prioritizing tax efficiency and safety over affordability. Higher housing costs mean it suits higher-income households seeking stable, low-disaster areas.
Score breakdown
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Property Tax
Effective property tax rate vs national benchmarks
Bryan County's 0.635% effective tax rate sits slightly below the national median of 0.87%, placing it around the 40th percentile. With a median home value of $163,700, Bryan residents face moderate tax bills in national comparison.
Bryan ranks just below state average
At 0.635%, Bryan County sits marginally below Oklahoma's 0.652% state average, ranking it near the middle of all 77 counties. Bryan homeowners pay about what typical Oklahomans do on similarly-valued homes.
Bryan leads southeastern Oklahoma taxes
Bryan's 0.635% rate ranks higher than nearby Atoka County (0.556%) but lower than Beckham (0.792%), placing it solidly middle-tier in the region. Southeastern Oklahoma shows significant variation, with Bryan in the moderate range.
What $163,700 home costs yearly
The median Bryan County home generates $1,040 in annual property taxes—approximately $2.85 daily. Including mortgage-related assessments, total annual costs reach $1,320, making Bryan moderately priced among state counties.
Appeal overassessed properties now
Bryan County homeowners should verify their assessed value matches recent comparable sales in the local market. Filing a reassessment request can reduce your tax burden if your property is valued above fair market worth.
Bryan County's 20.2% rent-to-income ratio is the highest among all eight counties analyzed, well above Oklahoma's 17.0% state average and most national affordability thresholds. At $914 monthly rent against a $54,280 income, Bryan renters face genuine financial pressure.
Oklahoma's least affordable rental market
Bryan County ranks among Oklahoma's least affordable counties with a 20.2% rent-to-income ratio, significantly exceeding the state average of 17.0%. The county's $914 median rent is the highest in the state sample analyzed here.
Bryan leads the region in high costs
Bryan's $914 monthly rent substantially exceeds all neighboring counties—Beckham at $821, Blaine at $842—making it the regional affordability outlier. Even owner costs of $734 rank among the highest in the group.
Housing crisis for Bryan renters
Median gross rent of $914 and owner costs of $734 combine to claim roughly 31% of Bryan's $54,280 annual income. Renters alone face a 20.2% burden, leaving minimal cushion for utilities, food, and other essentials.
Bryan County demands serious financial vetting
Unless your household income significantly exceeds Bryan's $54,280 median, carefully reconsider relocating here as a renter. The county's 20.2% rent burden and $914 monthly costs are among Oklahoma's highest—explore more affordable options first.
Bryan County's median household income of $54,280 is 27% below the U.S. median of $74,755. This southeastern Oklahoma county reflects the broader rural income challenge facing south-central regions.
Below Oklahoma's median income
At $54,280, Bryan's median household income is 7% below Oklahoma's state average of $58,273, ranking the county in the lower-middle tier among Oklahoma's 77 counties. Economic opportunities remain limited compared to state peers.
Bryan faces regional income headwinds
Bryan's $54,280 income exceeds Adair ($48,028) but trails Blaine ($59,304) and Beaver ($64,266). The southeastern location places Bryan among lower-income counties with fewer energy and manufacturing employment options.
Rental costs consume more income
Bryan's rent-to-income ratio of 20.2% is the second-highest among these eight counties, signaling housing cost strain. Median home values of $163,700 further stress affordability for homebuyers relative to the $54,280 median income.
Budget carefully, invest patiently
With median income of $54,280 and high rent ratios, Bryan families should emphasize expense reduction before investing. Once housing costs are managed, even small regular investments—$50 monthly—can accumulate to meaningful savings over time.
Bryan County residents live to 72.2 years, about 3.2 years short of the U.S. average of 75.4 years. Just over 22% report poor or fair health, higher than the nation's 18% but manageable compared to the worst performers in our cohort.
Slightly below state average
At 72.2 years, Bryan County's life expectancy falls 0.5 years below Oklahoma's average of 72.7 years, placing it near the middle of the state. Its 22.4% poor/fair health rate exceeds the state average, reflecting higher chronic disease burden than typical.
Middle-of-the-pack regional health
Bryan County's 72.2-year life expectancy matches Beckham County exactly but trails healthier neighbors like Alfalfa (77.7 years) and Beaver (76.5 years). With 38 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Bryan offers moderate access to routine care, though mental health capacity at 831 per 100,000 is notably strong.
Higher uninsured, strong mental health access
At 17.4%, Bryan County's uninsured rate exceeds Oklahoma's state average of 15.3%, leaving nearly one in six residents without steady coverage. The county compensates with robust mental health infrastructure at 831 providers per 100,000 residents—the highest among our eight counties.
Close your coverage gap today
With above-average uninsured rates, Bryan County residents should prioritize finding affordable health insurance to protect their families and finances. Head to Healthcare.gov or ChooseOK.org to explore options and see if you qualify for subsidies that make coverage affordable.
Bryan County scores 74.55 on the composite risk scale, placing it in the "Relatively Low" category but well above the typical U.S. county's exposure. This elevated score reflects substantial tornado and wildfire threats that dominate the hazard profile.
Among Oklahoma's higher-risk counties
At 74.55 versus Oklahoma's 55.47 average, Bryan ranks in the upper tier of state risk, making it one of Oklahoma's more hazardous counties. The county faces particularly acute tornado exposure relative to its peers.
Bryan faces the region's most elevated risk
Bryan's 74.55 score significantly exceeds safer neighbors like Beaver (37.82) and Alfalfa (40.65), positioning it as the riskiest county in this regional analysis. Its tornado risk of 94.75 is the highest profiled.
Tornadoes and wildfires dominate Bryan's threats
Tornado risk at 94.75 is exceptionally severe—Bryan faces some of Oklahoma's greatest tornado exposure, requiring serious storm preparedness. Wildfire risk of 87.53 compounds the threat, creating a dual hazard environment that impacts most of the county.
Invest in tornado shelter and comprehensive coverage
Bryan County residents must prioritize homeowner's insurance that covers both tornado and wildfire damage, as both hazards pose substantial threats to properties. Build or designate a reinforced safe room capable of withstanding violent tornadoes, and create defensible space by clearing brush and dead trees 30-50 feet from structures; clear roofs and gutters of debris regularly.