Retiring in the US
Oklahoma
For Americans thinking of retiring to Oklahoma from another state, or comparing it with a move abroad. Prices in Oklahoma run at 87.8 against a US average of 100, with housing at 62.8. We cover Oklahoma's 77 counties on the map below, each with a page of its own, and no town in depth yet.
Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities by state, 2024 (SARPP, line codes 1-5), 2024-12-31
Where Oklahoma stands
Tier 12 of 16
Cost of living
87.8
Taxes on a retired couple
USD $2,955
Healthcare access
53 % of residents 65+
Safety
7.8 per 100,000 a year
Climate
4.0 months a year
Natural-hazard risk
USD $1.61 per USD $1,000 of buildings
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Oklahoma's 77 counties
Every county in Oklahoma on its own figures, against every US county that has the same figure. Pick a county on the map or in the list.
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All 77 counties, with their figures
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Adair County
19,828 residents, 3,487 aged 65 or older (17.6 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,845 Lower than 86 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Adair County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.88 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 22 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Stilwell, Westville, Watts (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Alfalfa County
5,649 residents, 1,242 aged 65 or older (22.0 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,195 Lower than 77 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Alfalfa County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 3.0 months a year More than 2 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $3.10 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 6 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Helena, Cherokee, Carmen (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Atoka County
14,609 residents, 2,920 aged 65 or older (20.0 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,091 Lower than 80 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Atoka County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.43 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 12 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Atoka, Stringtown, Tushka (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Beaver County
4,882 residents, 1,090 aged 65 or older (22.3 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,898 Lower than 56 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Beaver County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $3.04 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 6 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two No Medicare Advantage plan with drug coverage is offered here (CMS, plan year 2027).
Largest places: Beaver, Forgan, Gate (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Beckham County
22,159 residents, 4,055 aged 65 or older (18.3 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $3,098 Lower than 52 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Beckham County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.46 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 41 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,110 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Elk City, Sayre, Erick (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Blaine County
8,515 residents, 1,811 aged 65 or older (21.3 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,167 Lower than 78 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Blaine County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.67 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 10 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Watonga, Okeene, Geary (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Bryan County
51,367 residents, 9,051 aged 65 or older (17.6 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,391 Lower than 71 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Bryan County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.20 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 59 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Durant, Calera, Colbert (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Caddo County
26,130 residents, 4,718 aged 65 or older (18.1 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,048 Lower than 81 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Caddo County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.79 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 25 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Anadarko, Hinton, Carnegie (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Canadian County
187,189 residents, 27,412 aged 65 or older (14.6 %)
- Cost of living
- 90.4 Cheaper than 40 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma City, OK metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $3,557 Lower than 42 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 3.8 per 100,000 a year Lower than 82 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.51 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 38 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Oklahoma City, Yukon, Mustang (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Carter County
48,910 residents, 10,259 aged 65 or older (21.0 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,738 Lower than 60 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Carter County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.46 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 40 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Ardmore, Lone Grove, Healdton (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Cherokee County
49,196 residents, 9,265 aged 65 or older (18.8 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,046 Lower than 81 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Cherokee County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.82 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 24 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Tahlequah, Hulbert, Fort Gibson (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Choctaw County
14,059 residents, 3,158 aged 65 or older (22.5 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,593 Lower than 91 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Choctaw County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.37 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 47 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $6,034 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Hugo, Boswell, Fort Towson (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Cimarron County
2,059 residents, 532 aged 65 or older (25.8 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,556 Lower than 92 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Cimarron County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $0.94 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 82 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two No Medicare Advantage plan with drug coverage is offered here (CMS, plan year 2027).
Largest places: Boise City, Keyes (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Cleveland County
303,973 residents, 51,290 aged 65 or older (16.9 %)
- Cost of living
- 90.4 Cheaper than 40 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma City, OK metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $3,658 Lower than 40 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 2.6 per 100,000 a year Lower than 92 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.44 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 42 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Norman, Oklahoma City, Moore (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Coal County
5,436 residents, 1,160 aged 65 or older (21.3 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,996 Lower than 82 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Coal County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $4.71 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 1 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Coalgate, Tupelo, Lehigh (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Comanche County
122,158 residents, 19,258 aged 65 or older (15.8 %)
- Cost of living
- 85.9 Cheaper than 76 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Lawton, OK metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $3,250 Lower than 48 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 11.7 per 100,000 a year Lower than 28 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.54 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 36 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,302 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Lawton, Elgin, Cache (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Cotton County
5,432 residents, 1,236 aged 65 or older (22.8 %)
- Cost of living
- 85.9 Cheaper than 76 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Lawton, OK metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,735 Lower than 60 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Cotton County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.25 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 56 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,990 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Walters, Temple, Randlett (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Craig County
14,518 residents, 3,116 aged 65 or older (21.5 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,068 Lower than 80 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Craig County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.62 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 10 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Vinita, Welch, Ketchum (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Creek County
74,967 residents, 15,423 aged 65 or older (20.6 %)
- Cost of living
- 89.2 Cheaper than 45 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Tulsa, OK metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,649 Lower than 63 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 8.0 per 100,000 a year Lower than 46 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.68 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 29 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Sapulpa, Bristow, Mannford (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Custer County
28,175 residents, 4,577 aged 65 or older (16.2 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,561 Lower than 65 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Custer County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.43 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 42 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,990 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Weatherford, Clinton, Thomas (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Delaware County
41,910 residents, 11,311 aged 65 or older (27.0 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,252 Lower than 76 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Delaware County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.25 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 14 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Grove, Jay, West Siloam Springs (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Dewey County
4,207 residents, 935 aged 65 or older (22.2 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,959 Lower than 84 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Dewey County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $3.12 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 6 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $6,070 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Seiling, Vici, Leedey (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Ellis County
3,613 residents, 932 aged 65 or older (25.8 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,731 Lower than 61 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Ellis County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.87 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 8 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two No Medicare Advantage plan with drug coverage is offered here (CMS, plan year 2027).
Largest places: Shattuck, Arnett, Gage (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Garfield County
61,779 residents, 11,429 aged 65 or older (18.5 %)
- Cost of living
- 84.3 Cheaper than 87 % of the other 3,142 US counties Enid, OK metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $3,191 Lower than 49 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Garfield County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 3.0 months a year More than 2 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.45 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 41 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Enid, Waukomis, North Enid (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Garvin County
26,377 residents, 5,312 aged 65 or older (20.1 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,091 Lower than 80 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Garvin County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.30 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 14 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Pauls Valley, Lindsay, Wynnewood (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Grady County
59,128 residents, 11,039 aged 65 or older (18.7 %)
- Cost of living
- 90.4 Cheaper than 40 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma City, OK metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,535 Lower than 66 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Grady County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.84 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 23 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Chickasha, Tuttle, Blanchard (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Grant County
4,067 residents, 1,003 aged 65 or older (24.7 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,853 Lower than 86 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Grant County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 3.0 months a year More than 2 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.87 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 8 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Medford, Pond Creek, Wakita (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Greer County
5,373 residents, 1,059 aged 65 or older (19.7 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,902 Lower than 85 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Greer County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.54 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 36 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,110 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Mangum, Granite, Willow (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Harmon County
2,327 residents, 538 aged 65 or older (23.1 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,512 Lower than 67 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Harmon County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.73 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 27 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two No Medicare Advantage plan with drug coverage is offered here (CMS, plan year 2027).
Largest places: Hollis, Gould (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Harper County
3,172 residents, 791 aged 65 or older (24.9 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,391 Lower than 71 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Harper County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 3.0 months a year More than 2 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $3.79 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 3 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two No Medicare Advantage plan with drug coverage is offered here (CMS, plan year 2027).
Largest places: Laverne, Buffalo, Rosston (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Haskell County
11,787 residents, 2,582 aged 65 or older (21.9 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,662 Lower than 90 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Haskell County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.40 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 12 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,602 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Stigler, Keota, Whitefield (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Hughes County
13,455 residents, 2,661 aged 65 or older (19.8 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,264 Lower than 75 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Hughes County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.76 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 9 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Holdenville, Wetumka, Dustin (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Jackson County
24,764 residents, 4,450 aged 65 or older (18.0 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,233 Lower than 76 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Jackson County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $9.11 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 0 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $6,070 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Altus, Blair, Olustee (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Jefferson County
5,431 residents, 1,246 aged 65 or older (22.9 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,347 Lower than 72 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Jefferson County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.64 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 31 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Waurika, Ringling, Ryan (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Johnston County
10,448 residents, 2,151 aged 65 or older (20.6 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,107 Lower than 80 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Johnston County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.60 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 33 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Tishomingo, Mannsville, Ravia (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Kay County
43,490 residents, 8,994 aged 65 or older (20.7 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,458 Lower than 69 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Kay County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.61 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 32 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Ponca City, Blackwell, Tonkawa (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Kingfisher County
15,795 residents, 2,982 aged 65 or older (18.9 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,168 Lower than 78 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Kingfisher County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 3.0 months a year More than 2 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.48 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 11 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Kingfisher, Hennessey, Okarche (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Kiowa County
8,181 residents, 1,852 aged 65 or older (22.6 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,194 Lower than 77 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Kiowa County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.76 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 26 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,650 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Hobart, Snyder, Mountain View (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Latimer County
9,645 residents, 2,224 aged 65 or older (23.1 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,993 Lower than 82 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Latimer County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.40 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 12 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,710 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Wilburton, Red Oak, Fanshawe (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Le Flore County
50,196 residents, 9,784 aged 65 or older (19.5 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,333 Lower than 73 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Le Flore County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.94 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 20 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Poteau, Pocola, Heavener (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Lincoln County
35,278 residents, 7,308 aged 65 or older (20.7 %)
- Cost of living
- 90.4 Cheaper than 40 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma City, OK metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,119 Lower than 79 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Lincoln County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.75 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 26 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Chandler, Stroud, Prague (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Logan County
55,473 residents, 10,198 aged 65 or older (18.4 %)
- Cost of living
- 90.4 Cheaper than 40 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma City, OK metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,869 Lower than 57 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Logan County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 3.0 months a year More than 2 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.92 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 21 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Guthrie, Langston, Crescent (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Love County
10,780 residents, 2,398 aged 65 or older (22.2 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,348 Lower than 72 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Love County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.57 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 34 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Marietta, Thackerville, Leon (Census, 1 July 2024).
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McClain County
49,647 residents, 8,684 aged 65 or older (17.5 %)
- Cost of living
- 90.4 Cheaper than 40 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma City, OK metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,921 Lower than 56 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- McClain County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.75 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 26 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Newcastle, Blanchard, Purcell (Census, 1 July 2024).
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McCurtain County
30,744 residents, 5,758 aged 65 or older (18.7 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,433 Lower than 94 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 15.4 per 100,000 a year Lower than 19 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.51 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 38 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $6,190 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Idabel, Broken Bow, Valliant (Census, 1 July 2024).
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McIntosh County
19,758 residents, 5,375 aged 65 or older (27.2 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,146 Lower than 79 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- McIntosh County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.97 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 19 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Checotah, Eufaula, Rentiesville (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Major County
7,536 residents, 1,709 aged 65 or older (22.7 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,353 Lower than 72 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Major County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 3.0 months a year More than 2 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $3.00 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Fairview, Ringwood, Cleo Springs (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Marshall County
16,255 residents, 3,771 aged 65 or older (23.2 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,075 Lower than 80 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Marshall County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.70 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 28 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Madill, Kingston, Oakland (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Mayes County
40,416 residents, 8,369 aged 65 or older (20.7 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,427 Lower than 70 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Mayes County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.79 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 25 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Pryor Creek, Chouteau, Locust Grove (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Murray County
13,805 residents, 3,275 aged 65 or older (23.7 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,611 Lower than 91 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Murray County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.87 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 22 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,990 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Sulphur, Davis, Dougherty (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Muskogee County
66,708 residents, 13,150 aged 65 or older (19.7 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,487 Lower than 68 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 14.1 per 100,000 a year Lower than 21 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.39 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 45 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Muskogee, Fort Gibson, Haskell (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Noble County
10,899 residents, 2,505 aged 65 or older (23.0 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,956 Lower than 55 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Noble County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.74 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 27 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,182 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Perry, Morrison, Billings (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Nowata County
9,522 residents, 2,043 aged 65 or older (21.5 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,417 Lower than 70 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Nowata County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.14 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 16 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,182 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Nowata, South Coffeyville, Lenapah (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Okfuskee County
11,451 residents, 2,378 aged 65 or older (20.8 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,845 Lower than 86 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Okfuskee County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.90 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 21 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Okemah, Boley, Weleetka (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Oklahoma County
822,125 residents, 131,620 aged 65 or older (16.0 %)
- Cost of living
- 90.4 Cheaper than 40 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma City, OK metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $3,538 Lower than 42 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 5 hospitals in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 10.1 per 100,000 a year Lower than 33 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.34 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 49 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Oklahoma City, Edmond, Midwest City (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Okmulgee County
37,241 residents, 7,618 aged 65 or older (20.5 %)
- Cost of living
- 89.2 Cheaper than 45 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Tulsa, OK metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,453 Lower than 69 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 17.2 per 100,000 a year Lower than 16 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.00 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 19 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Okmulgee, Henryetta, Morris (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Osage County
46,794 residents, 10,945 aged 65 or older (23.4 %)
- Cost of living
- 89.2 Cheaper than 45 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Tulsa, OK metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,553 Lower than 66 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Osage County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.94 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 20 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Skiatook, Tulsa, Hominy (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Ottawa County
30,438 residents, 6,120 aged 65 or older (20.1 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,320 Lower than 73 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Ottawa County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.44 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 12 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Miami, Commerce, Fairland (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Pawnee County
16,029 residents, 3,502 aged 65 or older (21.8 %)
- Cost of living
- 89.2 Cheaper than 45 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Tulsa, OK metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,486 Lower than 68 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Pawnee County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.15 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 16 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Cleveland, Pawnee, Westport (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Payne County
83,889 residents, 12,661 aged 65 or older (15.1 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $3,137 Lower than 51 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 2 hospitals in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Payne County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.48 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 40 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,494 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Stillwater, Cushing, Perkins (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Pittsburg County
43,320 residents, 9,285 aged 65 or older (21.4 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,912 Lower than 85 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 9.6 per 100,000 a year Lower than 35 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.57 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 34 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: McAlester, Krebs, Hartshorne (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Pontotoc County
38,528 residents, 7,053 aged 65 or older (18.3 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,419 Lower than 70 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 2 hospitals in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Pontotoc County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.62 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 32 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Ada, Byng, Allen (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Pottawatomie County
75,102 residents, 13,770 aged 65 or older (18.3 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,475 Lower than 68 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 6.0 per 100,000 a year Lower than 62 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.67 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 29 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Shawnee, Tecumseh, McLoud (Census, 1 July 2024).
Pottawatomie County page → -
Pushmataha County
10,807 residents, 2,634 aged 65 or older (24.4 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,524 Lower than 93 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Pushmataha County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.08 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 17 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,602 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Antlers, Clayton, Rattan (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Roger Mills County
3,259 residents, 797 aged 65 or older (24.5 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,751 Lower than 88 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Roger Mills County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.64 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 10 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two No Medicare Advantage plan with drug coverage is offered here (CMS, plan year 2027).
Largest places: Cheyenne, Hammon, Reydon (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Rogers County
102,197 residents, 19,922 aged 65 or older (19.5 %)
- Cost of living
- 89.2 Cheaper than 45 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Tulsa, OK metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,782 Lower than 59 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 5.9 per 100,000 a year Lower than 62 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.58 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 34 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Claremore, Verdigris, Catoosa (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Seminole County
23,441 residents, 4,437 aged 65 or older (18.9 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,310 Lower than 73 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Seminole County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.89 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 21 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Seminole, Wewoka, Konawa (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Sequoyah County
40,842 residents, 8,296 aged 65 or older (20.3 %)
- Cost of living
- 85.9 Cheaper than 76 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Fort Smith, AR-OK metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,065 Lower than 80 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Sequoyah County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.92 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 20 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Sallisaw, Roland, Muldrow (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Stephens County
44,310 residents, 10,097 aged 65 or older (22.8 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,539 Lower than 66 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Stephens County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.34 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 49 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,990 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Duncan, Marlow, Comanche (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Texas County
20,322 residents, 2,777 aged 65 or older (13.7 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,575 Lower than 65 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Texas County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $0.83 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 90 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two No Medicare Advantage plan with drug coverage is offered here (CMS, plan year 2027).
Largest places: Guymon, Hooker, Goodwell (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Tillman County
6,780 residents, 1,502 aged 65 or older (22.2 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,347 Lower than 72 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Tillman County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.25 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 56 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,110 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Frederick, Grandfield, Tipton (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Tulsa County
698,782 residents, 116,205 aged 65 or older (16.6 %)
- Cost of living
- 89.2 Cheaper than 45 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Tulsa, OK metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $3,537 Lower than 42 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 6 hospitals in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 9.9 per 100,000 a year Lower than 34 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.27 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 54 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Owasso (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Wagoner County
93,263 residents, 17,175 aged 65 or older (18.4 %)
- Cost of living
- 89.2 Cheaper than 45 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Tulsa, OK metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,924 Lower than 56 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Wagoner County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.70 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 28 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Broken Arrow, Coweta, Wagoner (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Washington County
54,037 residents, 11,739 aged 65 or older (21.7 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $3,302 Lower than 47 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Washington County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.09 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 17 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Bartlesville, Dewey, Copan (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Washita County
10,884 residents, 2,346 aged 65 or older (21.6 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,987 Lower than 83 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Washita County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.52 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 37 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,110 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: New Cordell, Burns Flat, Sentinel (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Woods County
8,443 residents, 1,615 aged 65 or older (19.1 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,167 Lower than 78 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Woods County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 3.0 months a year More than 2 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.40 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 45 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,590 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Alva, Waynoka, Freedom (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Woodward County
19,827 residents, 3,713 aged 65 or older (18.7 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Oklahoma nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,169 Lower than 78 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Woodward County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.51 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 38 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,470 · Original + drug plan USD $5,830 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Woodward, Mooreland, Fort Supply (Census, 1 July 2024).
Woodward County page →
Sources: US Census Bureau, county population estimates by age, 1 July 2025; BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, all items, of each county's metropolitan area or its state's nonmetropolitan portion; The state's published 2025 income-tax rules, the county's own local income tax where one is levied, and the county's Census ACS property-tax ratio, applied to the example household; CMS, Hospital General Information (Care Compare), hospital overall star rating, release of 13 Aug 2026; CHELSA V2.1 monthly maximum temperature, 1981-2010 (~1 km), averaged over the county, Karger et al.; FEMA, National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county expected annual loss to buildings (EAL_VALB); CMS, Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape, plan year 2027; CMS, 2026 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles (fact sheet, 14 Nov 2025); CDC WONDER, Underlying Cause of Death 2018-2024 (Single Race, final), by county of residence.
Where Oklahoma stands, on the six criteria
Oklahoma's six figures are the ones that set its place on the state ranking, where it sits in Tier 12 of 16. Each is measured for the whole of Oklahoma, not for any single place within it.
| Criterion | Oklahoma |
|---|---|
| Cost of living BEA price level, all items (US = 100); lower is better |
87.8 Cheaper than 94% of the other 50 · housing 62.8 · goods 93.8 · utilities 73.9 · other services 95.5
BEA Regional Price Parities by state, 2024 (SARPP, line codes 1-5) · figure for 2024 · checked 2026-08-28
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| Taxes on a retired couple state and local tax on the example retired couple, USD a year; lower is better |
USD $2,955 (90% margin USD $2,930–$2,980) Lower than 56% of the other 50
Each state's published 2025 income-tax rules and the Census ACS property-tax ratio, applied to the example household · figure for 2025
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| Healthcare access share of residents 65+ living in a county with a 4- or 5-star CMS hospital; higher is better |
53 % of residents 65+ Higher than 34% of the other 50
CMS, Hospital General Information (Care Compare), hospital overall star rating, release of 13 Aug 2026, weighted by each county's population 65+ (US Census Bureau, 1 July 2025) · figure for 2026 · checked 2026-10-27
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| Safety homicides per 100,000 a year, 2020–2024, by state of residence; lower is better |
7.8 per 100,000 a year (95% interval 7.4–8.2) Lower than 32% of the other 50
CDC WONDER, Underlying Cause of Death 2018-2024 (Single Race, final), by state of residence · figure for 2024 · checked 2026-10-27
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| Climate months a year whose mean daily high is 18–29 °C (64–84 °F), 1981–2010; more is better |
4.0 months a year More than 14% of the other 50
CHELSA V2.1 monthly maximum temperature, 1981-2010 (~1 km), averaged over the county, Karger et al., weighted by each county's population 65+ (US Census Bureau, 1 July 2025) · figure for 2010 · checked 2026-10-27
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| Natural-hazard risk expected yearly loss to buildings from natural hazards, per USD $1,000 of buildings; lower is better |
USD $1.61 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 28% of the other 50
FEMA, National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), state expected annual loss to buildings (EAL_VALB) · figure for 2025 · checked 2026-10-27
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Medicare in Oklahoma
For the published example couple, both 67 and married: what Medicare premiums cost a year for two in Oklahoma, and the most a bad year can cost. What care itself costs depends on a person's health, so it is not estimated here.
Medicare Advantage, with drug coverage
USD $4,870 a year for two in premiums (from USD $4,870)
At most USD $17,870 in a bad year (from USD $12,670), with each person's in-network out-of-pocket maximum
The middle of the 22 plans offered here; "from" is the lowest premium among them.
Original Medicare, with a drug plan
USD $5,830 a year for two in premiums (from USD $4,997)
Medigap: no federal price list — not in this total.
No yearly maximum on Original Medicare alone.
Part B for two, plus the middle of the 9 standalone drug plans offered in the state.
The middle of Oklahoma's 77 counties, weighted by residents 65 or older (US Census Bureau, 1 July 2025); 7 have no Advantage plan and are left out of that column.
The 2027 Part B premium is not yet published (CMS usually publishes it in November); 2026's is used.
Source: CMS, Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape, plan year 2027; CMS, 2026 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles (fact sheet, 14 Nov 2025).
Oklahoma gives Medigap policyholders an annual 60-day open enrollment period beginning on their birthday to switch to equal or lesser benefits with the same or a different carrier without underwriting, if coverage has had no gap over 90 days. Oklahoma's rule
Free, official Medicare counseling in Oklahoma: Senior Health Insurance Counseling Program (SHIP), 1-800-763-2828 (the State Health Insurance Assistance Program).
Retiring to Oklahoma: pros and cons, by the figures
Retiring to Oklahoma, judged on the six figures above: a pro is a figure in the top fifth of the states, a con one in the bottom fifth. Figures in between get no verdict.
Pros
- Cost of living: cheaper than 94% of the other 50 (87.8). BEA Regional Price Parities by state, 2024 (SARPP, line codes 1-5)
Cons
- Climate: fewer than 86% of the other 50 (4.0 months a year). CHELSA V2.1 monthly maximum temperature, 1981-2010 (~1 km), averaged over the county, Karger et al., weighted by each county's population 65+ (US Census Bureau, 1 July 2025)
Also shown, not scored
Oklahoma's other state-wide figures: shown for context, not part of its tier. Measured for the whole of Oklahoma — not for any single place within it.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
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Population
Total resident population, US Census Bureau estimate for 1 July 2025.
How this is measuredTotal resident population, Census Bureau estimate as of 1 July 2025, as reported in SSA's Table 1. Bigger is not better — this axis exists for context, never for ranking. |
4,123,288 people |
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Population 65 plus
Residents aged 65 or older, US Census Bureau estimate for 1 July 2025.
How this is measuredResident population aged 65 or older, Census Bureau estimate as of 1 July 2025, as reported in SSA's Table 1. |
741,085 people |
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Social security beneficiary share
Everyone receiving Social Security — retired, disabled, survivors and dependants — as a share of the population, 2025.
How this is measuredAll OASDI beneficiaries — retired workers, disabled workers, survivors and dependants — as a percentage of the total resident population. SSA Table 1 (2025), population as of 1 July 2025. Not the same measure as the county-level retired-worker share. |
21.1 percent |
Source for every figure: SSA Table 1 (2025) · Census population as of 1 July 2025 · figure for 2025 · checked 2026-08-28 Official source
Taxes on a retired couple in Oklahoma
We apply Oklahoma's published rules for tax year 2025 to one example household and show the sum, line by line. These are rules already in force for 2025, not a projection.
The example household
| Filing status | married filing jointly, both aged 67 |
|---|---|
| Social Security | USD $45,000 a year, combined |
| Private pension | USD $25,000 a year |
| IRA or 401(k) withdrawal | USD $20,000 a year |
| Home, for property tax | USD $350,000 |
An illustrative household, the same for every state so states can be compared. Each spouse holds half of each income. Your own figures will differ.
Oklahoma's rules applied
| Social Security taxable federally (IRC §86) IRS Publication 915, Social Security benefits worksheet (IRC §86) | USD $25,975 |
|---|---|
| Federal adjusted gross income IRS Publication 915, Social Security benefits worksheet (IRC §86) | USD $70,975 |
| Social Security subtracted (Schedule 511-A, line 2) Oklahoma Tax Commission, 2025 Form 511 Packet | − USD $25,975 |
| Other retirement income exclusion (USD $10,000 each, pensions and IRAs) Oklahoma Tax Commission, 2025 Form 511 Packet | − USD $20,000 |
| State adjusted gross income Oklahoma Tax Commission, 2025 Form 511 Packet | USD $25,000 |
| Standard deduction, married filing joint Oklahoma Tax Commission, 2025 Form 511 Packet | − USD $12,700 |
| Personal exemption (USD $1,000 each) Oklahoma Tax Commission, 2025 Form 511 Packet | − USD $2,000 |
| Taxable income Oklahoma Tax Commission, 2025 Form 511 Packet | USD $10,300 |
| Tax at the 2025 rates Oklahoma Tax Commission, 2025 Form 511 Packet | USD $154 |
| State income tax Oklahoma Tax Commission, 2025 Form 511 Packet | USD $154 |
| Property tax on a USD $350,000 home, at the state's median taxes paid ÷ median home value US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, table B25103 | USD $2,801 |
| State and local tax, a year | USD $2,955 |
Federal income tax is left out: it is the same in every state, so it cannot separate them. Sales tax is left out too: it depends on what a household buys, and no state publishes an average of its local rates. The rate is listed below.
The rules behind the sum
- Top income-tax rate: 4.75 % Oklahoma Tax Commission, 2025 Form 511 Packet · checked Oct 26, 2026
- Social Security subtracted (Schedule 511-A, line 2): 100 % of it Oklahoma Tax Commission, 2025 Form 511 Packet · checked Oct 26, 2026
- Other retirement income exclusion (USD $10,000 each, pensions and IRAs): USD $10,000 per person Oklahoma Tax Commission, 2025 Form 511 Packet · checked Oct 26, 2026
- Standard deduction, married filing joint: USD $12,700 Oklahoma Tax Commission, 2025 Form 511 Packet · checked Oct 26, 2026
- Personal exemption (USD $1,000 each): USD $1,000 per person Oklahoma Tax Commission, 2025 Form 511 Packet · checked Oct 26, 2026
- State sales tax 4.5 %, plus city and county rates: 4.5 % Oklahoma Tax Commission, 2025 Form 511 Packet · checked Oct 26, 2026
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