Cookson, OK

Oklahoma · Nonmetropolitan · City

4.4 Great / 5.0
928 Population
$62,500 Median Income
$110,300 Home Value
$797 Median Rent
61°F Avg Temperature
57.0 yrs Median Age
37.0% Bachelor's Degree+
4.4
Overall
4.3
Economy
5.0
Affordability
4.0
Education

People

Population928
Median Age57.0 yrs
Density72/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 76.2%

Economy

4.3/5
Median Income$62,500
Per Capita Income$31,388
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty Rate2.8%
County GDP$1,929M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$110,300
Zillow Value$222,615
Median Rent$797
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$995

Health

Obesity42.9%
Diabetes12.0%
Depression24.8%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Jan / Jul39° / 81°
Rain51 in/yr
Snow4 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 45 (Good)

Education

4.0/5
Bachelor's+37.0%
High School+94.8%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.08
Libraries (County)2

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute35 min
Work From Home10.7%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations1

How Cookson Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$62,500
Home Value$110,300
Median Rent$797
Poverty Rate2.8%
Bachelor's Degree+37.0%
Unemployment0.0%
Avg Temperature60.9°F

Population & Age

Total Population928
Population Density72 per sq mi
Median Age57.0 years
Male46.1%
Female53.9%
Male 46.1%
Female 53.9%

Race & Ethnicity

White 76.2% Hispanic 22.1% Other 1.7%
White76.2%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino22.1%
Asian0.0%
Other Races1.7%

Language

English Only99.7%
Spanish Speakers0.3%
English 99.7% Spanish 0.3%

Social Characteristics

Disability30.3%
Health Insurance92.1%

Income

17% below avg
Median Household Income$62,500
Per Capita Income$31,388
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$945
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$55,962

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate0.0%
Poverty Rate2.8%
Total Establishments (County)921
County GDP$1,929M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation99
Healthcare Facilities106
Retail Stores132
Manufacturing19
Total Establishments921

Industry Mix

Restaurants 99 Healthcare 106 Retail 132 Manufacturing 19

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$55,962
Avg Property Tax Paid$2,513

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time34.5 min
Work From Home10.7%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

61% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$110,300
Zillow Home Value Index$222,615

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$277,250
Price Per Sq Ft$176
Homes Sold (month)1
Sale-to-List Ratio93.8%
Price Drops20.0%
Active Inventory5

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied95.2%

Rental Costs

31% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$797

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$744
1 Bedroom$791
2 Bedroom$995
3 Bedroom$1,297
4 Bedroom$1,501

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$2,513
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.28%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.9%
Diabetes12.0%
Heart Disease6.9%
High Blood Pressure38.0%
Asthma12.3%
COPD7.6%
Stroke3.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.9%
Physical Inactivity28.8%
Depression24.8%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.4%
Physical Distress (14+ days)14.9%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage92.1%
Regular Checkup76.8%
Premature Death Rate12,008 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index5.8 / 10
Exercise Access60.0%
Healthcare Facilities (County)106
Restaurants (County)99

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)7

Temperature

39°F Jan 81°F Jul
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Average60.9°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation51.0 in
Annual Snowfall4.3 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median45.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation789 ft (240 m)
Land Area12.9 sq mi (33.3 km²)
Population Density72 per sq mi
Latitude35.7213°
Longitude-94.9155°
County FIPS40021

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.3%
D 32.7%

Republican +32.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+37.0%
High School+94.8%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.08

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, adjacent
Population Density72 per sq mi
Land Area12.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)2
Public Libraries (County)2

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)7

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