Jefferson County Summary

Life in Jefferson County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Jefferson County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Jefferson County:

  • The population in Jefferson County is 5,420.

  • The median home value in Jefferson County is $60,760.

  • The median income in Jefferson County is $48,346.

  • The median rent in Jefferson County is $566.

  • The unemployment rate in Jefferson County is 4.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Jefferson County is 23.1%.

  • The average high in Jefferson County is 80.7° and there are 80.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Jefferson County

List Of Cities & Towns in Jefferson County

Waurika, OK Population 1,824

Ringling, OK Population 853

Ryan, OK Population 824

Terral, OK Population 326

Cornish, OK Population 132

Hastings, OK Population 109

Addington, OK Population 95

Sugden, OK Population 43

Map Of Jefferson County

Jefferson County, OK Weather

  • The average high in Jefferson County is 80.7°.

  • There are 73.25 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 80.9 inches of rain each year with 1.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:50 hours of sun each day in Jefferson County.

StatJefferson County
Mean High80.7
Nice Days73.25
Rainfall80.9
Snowfall1.4
Sunny_hours6:50
80.7°
Average High
80.9
Inches of Rain

Jefferson County Demographics

Population over time in Jefferson County

The current population in Jefferson County is 5,420. The population has decreased -10.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 5,491 -9.7%
2021 6,084 -1.2%
2020 6,158 -

Gender in Jefferson County

  • Jefferson County is 51.0% female with 2,762 female residents.

  • Jefferson County is 49.0% male with 2,658 male residents.

Female
51.0% (2,762)
Male
49.0% (2,658)
Gender Jefferson County OK USA
Female 51.0% 50.1% 50.4%
Male 49.0% 49.9% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Jefferson County

Jefferson County is:

  • 75.6% White with 4,096 White residents.

  • 1.9% African American with 102 African American residents.

  • 4.1% American Indian with 224 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 1 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 6.9% Two Or More with 372 Two Or More residents.

  • 11.5% Hispanic with 625 Hispanic residents.

White
75.6% (4,096)
African American
1.9% (102)
American Indian
4.1% (224)
Asian
0.0% (1)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
6.9% (372)
Hispanic
11.5% (625)

Table: Jefferson County By Race

Race Jefferson County OK USA
White 75.6% 63.7% 58.9%
African American 1.9% 7.0% 12.1%
American Indian 4.1% 7.0% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 2.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.2% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 6.9% 8.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 11.5% 11.6% 18.7%

Household Income For Jefferson County, Oklahoma

  • 8.3% of households in Jefferson County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 8.3% of households in Jefferson County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 11.8% of households in Jefferson County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.8% of households in Jefferson County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.0% of households in Jefferson County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 22.6% of households in Jefferson County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 8.0% of households in Jefferson County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 10.6% of households in Jefferson County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.3% of households in Jefferson County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.3% of households in Jefferson County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
8.3% (447)
$10,000 to $14,999
8.3% (447)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.8% (638)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.8% (583)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.0% (651)
$50,000 to $74,999
22.6% (1,226)
$75,000 to $99,999
8.0% (434)
$100,000 to $149,999
10.6% (575)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.3% (234)
$200,000 or more
3.3% (179)
Income Jefferson County OK USA
Less than $10,000 8.3% 5.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 8.3% 4.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.8% 8.5% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.8% 9.4% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.0% 12.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 22.6% 18.2% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 8.0% 13.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 10.6% 15.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.3% 6.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.3% 6.3% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Jefferson County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed < 9th grade.

  • 11.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 42.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed some college.

  • 4.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed associate's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
5% (271)
9-12th Grade
11% (596)
High School / GED
42% (2,276)
Some College
22% (1,192)
Associate's Degree
4% (216)
Bachelor's Degree
13% (704)
Master's Degree
3% (162)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Jefferson County OK USA
< 9th Grade 5% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 11% 7% 6%
High School / GED 42% 31% 26%
Some College 22% 23% 20%
Associate's Degree 4% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 18% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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