At a Glance
Median Income
$104,970
$43,870 per capita
Home Value
$285,600
Zillow: $346,875
Median Rent
$1,555/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
111/100K
1,228/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.2%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
318 sunny days/yr
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)
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 2.6% (28% below 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 $346,875. 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 111 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,228/100K. The murder rate is 8.2/100K.
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 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population26,519
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density1,528/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$104,970
Per Capita$43,870
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$1,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$918
Housing
A+
Home Value$285,600
Rent$1,555
Ownership78.6%
Zillow$346,875
Housing Units9,308
Rent Burden22.5%
Crime
F
Violent111/100K
Property1,228/100K
Murder8.2/100K
Assault82/100K
Burglary202/100K
Health
Obesity31.1%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death15,058/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
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.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.