RANK #648 / 996 · POP 795,822 · OK
PROJECTED GROWTH: +0.2%
Central Oklahoma County is home to Oklahoma City, the state capital and most populous city, which anchors the larger Oklahoma City metropolitan area. The county is notable for being one of only a few in the U.S. that shares its name with its state, and the only one to contain its state capital. Commutes within the county are generally manageable, with many destinations reachable within 30 minutes. Outdoor recreation opportunities are available at places like Lake Stanley Draper and Arcadia Lake, and the Oklahoma River offers kayaking, paddleboarding, and whitewater rafting at RIVERSPORT Rapids. The county also features numerous parks and trails, including the Myriad Botanical Gardens downtown.
Life in Oklahoma County offers a blend of urban amenities and a comparatively slower pace. Many residents own their homes, and the public schools in towns like Edmond, Bethany, and Choctaw-Nicoma Park are highly rated. The economy is diverse, with key sectors including aviation, aerospace, and energy. Recent economic developments show growth in jobs and population, with ongoing investments in various industries. Public transportation options, including bus service, a streetcar, and ferry transit, help connect residents throughout the Oklahoma City metro area.
Below national median
Prices declining
Moderate climate & terrain
Below national median (13x)
Housing looks undervalued at 2.6x — home prices are low relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Google Data Center Expansion (Stillwater)
Google
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$9,000M | Under Construction |
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Oklahoma Data Center Campus (1,600MW AI Campus)
IREN
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$1,600M | Planned |
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HL 13 & 14 (Horseshoe Lake Power Plant expansion)
OG&E
|
$394M | Approved |
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GridStor Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
GridStor (acquired from Black Mountain Energy Storage)
|
$200M | Under Construction |
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Oklahoma Battery/Storage Project
Undisclosed (part of SPP interconnection queue)
|
$100M | Planned |
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Continental Coliseum (New Downtown Arena)
Oklahoma City
|
$50M | Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
Oklahoma County has a Boom Town Index score of 35/100, ranking #648 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +1.7% and a median household income of $62,505, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Oklahoma County is $190,500 with median rent at $1,008/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.3281, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +0.6% year-over-year. Job growth: +1.7%. Home values changed -0.5% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 2.99% of Oklahoma County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.