Jenks, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Okmulgee County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
26,519 Population 1,528/sq mi density
$104,970 Median Income $43,870 per capita
$285,600 Home Value $355,103 Zillow
$1,555 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
153 Violent Crime/100K 1,169 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$104,970 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$285,600 home value, $1,555/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
153 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Jenks, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$104,970
40% above
$43,870 per capita
Home Value
$285,600
1% above
Zillow: $355,103
Median Rent
$1,555/mo
34% above
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
153/100K
60% below
1,169/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.2%
43% above
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
3% below
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Jenks Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Jenks's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
140%
Home Value
101%
Rent
134%
Poverty
39%
Bachelor's
143%
Unemployment
103%
Crime
40%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jenks a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Jenks residents earn a median household income of $104,970 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,870. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 824 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Jenks is $285,600 , 1% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $355,103. Median rent is $1,555/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 2004.

Safety & Crime

Jenks reports 153 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,169/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

48.2% of adults in Jenks hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% above the national average). 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Jenks has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population26,519
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density1,528/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born9.2%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$104,970
Per Capita$43,870
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$1,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$918

Housing

A+
Home Value$285,600
Rent$1,555
Ownership78.6%
Zillow$355,103
Housing Units9,308
Rent Burden22.5%

Crime

F
Violent153/100K
Property1,169/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault125/100K
Burglary128/100K

Health

Obesity31.1%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death15,058/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
Elevation687 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+48.2%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+16.5%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute21 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Jenks was built in 2004.
The nearest airport is Tulsa International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.