Cookson, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Cherokee County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
928 Population 72/sq mi density
$62,500 Median Income $31,388 per capita
$110,300 Home Value $246,042 Zillow
$797 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$62,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,300 home value, $797/mo rent
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Cookson, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,500
17% below
$31,388 per capita
Home Value
$110,300
61% below
Zillow: $246,042
Median Rent
$797/mo
31% below
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
37.0%
10% above
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
34% above
19.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

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)

Income
83%
Home Value
39%
Rent
69%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
110%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cookson a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 $246,042. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population928
Median Age57.0 yrs
Density72/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans20.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,500
Per Capita$31,388
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$1,929M
Avg Weekly Wage$945

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,300
Rent$797
Ownership95.2%
Zillow$246,042
Housing Units886
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity42.9%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death12,008/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain49.8 in/yr
Elevation789 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+37.0%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+18.9%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute35 min
Broadband75.2%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Cookson was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Muskogee-Davis Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.