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Cookson, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Cherokee County County
Cookson, OK
At a Glance
How Cookson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cookson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Cookson a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Cookson residents earn a median household income of $62,500 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,388. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 921 business establishments, including 99 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cookson is $110,300 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,615. Median rent is $797/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Cookson reports 248 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,151/100K.
Education
37.0% of adults in Cookson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% above the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cookson has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.