Okfuskee County's composite score of 70.1 exceeds the national median of 50.0 by 40%, placing it in the top third of U.S. counties. This solid performance reflects strength across cost and tax dimensions especially.
2 / 5
Above Oklahoma's state average
Okfuskee scores 70.1, outperforming Oklahoma's state average of 68.4 and ranking among the state's stronger counties. The county demonstrates competitive livability within its state context.
3 / 5
Tax and cost champions
Okfuskee County stands out with the lowest effective tax rate in this group at 0.498% (score: 88.3) and exceptional housing affordability with a median home value of $110,800 (score: 88.0). These cost dimensions make it the most budget-friendly option for price-sensitive households seeking minimal tax burdens.
4 / 5
Income and health need growth
The county's income score of 13.1 reflects the group's lowest median household income at $45,441, limiting economic opportunity. Health outcomes at 50.5 are adequate but below several peer counties, suggesting room for healthcare improvement.
5 / 5
Ideal for minimalist retirees
Okfuskee County suits retirees and remote workers on fixed incomes seeking the absolute lowest cost of living in rural Oklahoma. The combination of rock-bottom taxes, cheapest housing, and lowest rent make it perfect for those prioritizing financial simplicity and maximum affordability over income growth or robust healthcare systems.
Okfuskee County's composite score of 70.1 exceeds the national median of 50.0 by 40%, placing it in the top third of U.S. counties. This solid performance reflects strength across cost and tax dimensions especially.
Above Oklahoma's state average
Okfuskee scores 70.1, outperforming Oklahoma's state average of 68.4 and ranking among the state's stronger counties. The county demonstrates competitive livability within its state context.
Tax and cost champions
Okfuskee County stands out with the lowest effective tax rate in this group at 0.498% (score: 88.3) and exceptional housing affordability with a median home value of $110,800 (score: 88.0). These cost dimensions make it the most budget-friendly option for price-sensitive households seeking minimal tax burdens.
Income and health need growth
The county's income score of 13.1 reflects the group's lowest median household income at $45,441, limiting economic opportunity. Health outcomes at 50.5 are adequate but below several peer counties, suggesting room for healthcare improvement.
Ideal for minimalist retirees
Okfuskee County suits retirees and remote workers on fixed incomes seeking the absolute lowest cost of living in rural Oklahoma. The combination of rock-bottom taxes, cheapest housing, and lowest rent make it perfect for those prioritizing financial simplicity and maximum affordability over income growth or robust healthcare systems.
Score breakdown
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Property Tax
Effective property tax rate vs national benchmarks
Okfuskee County's effective tax rate of 0.498% places it among America's most affordable property tax jurisdictions, with residents paying just $552 annually on a median home. This is one-fifth of the national median property tax of $2,690.
Okfuskee ranks low within Oklahoma
At 0.498%, Okfuskee's effective rate sits comfortably below Oklahoma's state average of 0.652%, and its median tax of $552 is among the state's lowest. The county offers significant tax savings for homeowners compared to the state median of $959.
Okfuskee among the region's cheapest
Okfuskee's 0.498% rate ranks second-lowest in its regional group—only Murray County (0.429%) is cheaper. At $552 in median annual tax, Okfuskee represents exceptional affordability for property owners.
What Okfuskee homeowners pay annually
On a median home value of $110,800, Okfuskee's effective rate of 0.498% yields an estimated $552 in annual property tax—the lowest median in its peer group. Mortgaged homeowners pay $638, while those without mortgages pay around $514.
Even in low-tax Okfuskee, appeal if needed
Some Okfuskee homeowners still overpay if their assessed value exceeds market value; filing an appeal costs nothing. Verifying your assessment ensures you're paying a fair rate in this already affordable county.
Okfuskee County residents spend 18.2% of household income on rent, slightly above Oklahoma's 17.0% state average but with the region's lowest median rent of $689 per month. The county's median household income of $45,441 is the lowest among peer counties, making even cheap rents feel burdensome on tight budgets.
Affordable housing, low incomes
Okfuskee's 18.2% rent-to-income ratio exceeds the state average by just 1.2 percentage points, masking the reality that residents earn significantly less than state averages. The county's exceptionally low rents partly offset its income disadvantage, but financial strain remains elevated.
Cheapest rents, lowest incomes
Okfuskee's $689 monthly rent is the lowest among all eight peer counties, undercutting even rural neighbors like Nowata ($776) and McIntosh ($763). Yet Okfuskee's median income of $45,441 also trails most peers, leaving residents with limited financial flexibility despite rock-bottom housing costs.
Lowest costs but tightest budgets
Okfuskee residents earning just $45,441 annually pay $689 monthly rent, consuming 18.2% of income despite the region's cheapest housing. Homeowners face similarly modest monthly costs of $536 on homes valued at $110,800—the lowest among the county group—but face the region's steepest income-to-expense ratio.
Okfuskee suits lowest-income movers
Okfuskee County offers the region's cheapest housing ($689 rent, $111,000 homes) but lowest median incomes ($45,441), creating a narrow fit. Only consider relocating here if your household income aligns with local averages and you prioritize rock-bottom housing costs over broader economic opportunity.
Okfuskee County's median household income of $45,441 sits 39% below the national median of $74,755. The county ranks among Oklahoma's most economically challenged communities.
Lowest county income in dataset
At $45,441, Okfuskee ranks at the very bottom of Oklahoma's income distribution, running 22% below the state average of $58,273. The county faces significant economic headwinds.
Struggling relative to peers
Okfuskee County ($45,441) earns less than every surveyed neighbor, including McIntosh ($46,203), Okmulgee ($53,123), and Nowata ($52,679). Its per capita income of $24,325 is the lowest in the region.
Affordable housing offers relief
At 18.2%, Okfuskee's rent-to-income ratio remains below 20%, and the median home value of $110,800 is the region's most affordable. Housing remains attainable despite lower overall incomes.
Small steps compound over time
Even modest savings matter in Okfuskee—start with a small emergency fund and take advantage of any available employer benefits. Consider free financial literacy resources and consult nonprofits offering low-cost financial planning services.
Okfuskee County residents live to just 68.8 years, nearly 8 years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years—the lowest in this analysis. Over one in four residents (27.2%) report poor or fair health, the highest rate among all surveyed counties, signaling severe health disparities.
Significant health crisis in the county
Okfuskee County's 68.8-year life expectancy falls 3.9 years below Oklahoma's state average of 72.7 years, ranking among the state's lowest. Its 27.2% poor/fair health rate is the worst in the state group analyzed, representing a public health crisis.
Far below regional health standards
Okfuskee County's 68.8-year life expectancy is the lowest in the region, trailing even Muskogee County (70.1) and Okmulgee County (69.9). At 27.2% poor/fair health, the gap is dramatic and demands urgent intervention.
Severe primary care shortage, adequate mental health
Okfuskee County has only 9 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—the lowest among surveyed counties—creating a critical access barrier. While 336 mental health providers per 100K show relative strength, the primary care crisis undermines preventive health and chronic disease management.
Health coverage is available and affordable
Okfuskee County residents deserve access to quality healthcare—and 15.1% uninsured can find coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace or Oklahoma Medicaid. Visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to explore your options and improve your family's health security.
With a composite score of 40.39, Okfuskee County sits comfortably below national disaster risk averages, earning a "Very Low" rating. The county's exposure profile is among the most favorable in the country.
Okfuskee significantly underperforms state average
At 40.39, Okfuskee ranks well below Oklahoma's 55.47 state average, making it one of the state's safest counties. Its disaster resilience exceeds most Oklahoma peers.
Okfuskee anchors the low-risk region
Okfuskee (40.39) ranks among the safest counties alongside Murray (32.54) and Nowata (40.78), starkly contrasting with neighboring Muskogee (82.03). It represents central Oklahoma's most resilient disaster profile.
Wildfire dominates an otherwise quiet profile
Wildfire risk peaks at 91.67—an unusually high outlier in an otherwise low-risk county—demanding vegetation management attention. All other hazards score in the low-to-moderate range, creating an unusual risk asymmetry.
Add wildfire coverage to standard policy
While Okfuskee's overall risk is minimal, the 91.67 wildfire score mandates explicit wildfire protection in homeowners policies. Clearing brush and maintaining defensible space is critical given this single elevated exposure.