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Retirement community in Okmulgee, Oklahoma

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Okmulgee, Oklahoma Retirement Guide

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Retirement Score

Okmulgee, Oklahoma at a Glance

Median Home Price
$89,200
State Income Tax
State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; up to $10k pension/retirement income deduction.
Avg January Low
32.2°F
Cost of Living Index
88.8 (US avg = 100)
RetireCityIQ Score
72 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for Okmulgee, Oklahoma, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.

Cost of Living

Affordability Metrics

Cost of Living Index
88.8 (U.S. avg = 100)Low confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Household Income
$38,311High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Okmulgee's cost of living is 11.200000000000003% below the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.

Housing

Real Estate & Housing

Median Home Price
$89,200High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$732High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
51.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Okmulgee using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$193

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$217

Median home price used: $89,200

Median rent reference: $732 / month

Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.

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Healthcare

Access & Quality

Healthcare Access Score
100 / 100High confidence
CMS Hospital General Information · Updated September 2026
Care Access (Proxy)
100 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
51.5 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Okmulgee scores 100 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
45 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated September 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; up to $10k pension/retirement income deduction.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated September 2026

Oklahoma has a tax environment that is moderate for retirees.

Climate

Weather & Environment

Avg July High
96.2°FHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026
Avg January Low
32.2°FHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026
Annual Precipitation
45"High confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026
Sunny Days / Year
303 daysHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026

With 303 sunny days a year and an average January low of 32.2°F, Okmulgee offers a traditional winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

Safety Score
87.9 / 100Medium confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026

Walkability

Walk Score (proxy)
34.9 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
3.9 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
11,366High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Median Age
35.5High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Age 65+
16.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Veterans
5.7%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
52.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Black
15.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Hispanic/Latino
3.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Asian
1.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in Okmulgee

What is the cost of living in Okmulgee, Oklahoma for retirees?▾

The cost-of-living index is 89, roughly 11% below the national average of 100. Median home price is around $89,200.

Does Oklahoma tax Social Security or retirement income?▾

For Oklahoma residents: State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; up to $10k pension/retirement income deduction.

What is the climate like in Okmulgee, Oklahoma?▾

Okmulgee, Oklahoma has January average low around 32°F, July average high around 96°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in Okmulgee, Oklahoma?▾

Okmulgee scores 100/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a top-tier score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).

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