Living in Cookson, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cookson · Census data 2020–2024
Cookson has 921 residents with a median age of 57.3. The median household income is $49,983 (23% lower than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $110,700, the median rent is $830/month.
Cookson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Cookson at a glance
- Population
- 921
- Median age
- 57.3State: 37
- Median household income
- $49,983State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $110,700State: $199,800
- Median rent
- $830/moState: $1,014
- Homeowners
- 94.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Cookson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Oklahoma median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Cookson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cookson the median home value is $110,700, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $830 per month, which is 24.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $870 a month in housing costs.
Cookson median household income
The median household income in Cookson is $49,983 and the income per person is $33,393. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Cookson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 793
- Owner-occupied
- 94.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.1%
- Vacant
- 35.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 1.81
35.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Cookson has many vacation and second homes.
Cookson demographics
- Population
- 921
- Median age
- 57.3
- Under 18
- 7.4%
- 65 and older
- 39.4%
- Households
- 509
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 15.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cookson ›
Education in Cookson
38% of adults 25 and older in Cookson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 20.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cookson
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 12.6%
- Drive alone
- 46.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 75%
Cookson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookson | 921 | $49,983 | $110,700 | $830 |
| Dry Creek | 249 | $40,500 | $81,300 | — |
| Barber | 280 | $59,313 | $169,800 | $625 |
| Pettit | 816 | $59,054 | $148,200 | $1,125 |
| Keys | 982 | $38,600 | $130,200 | $836 |
| Evening Shade | 489 | $39,875 | $155,700 | — |
| Park Hill | 3,237 | $47,064 | $174,400 | $798 |
| Caney | 467 | $100,476 | $139,100 | $779 |
| Rocky Mountain | 532 | $52,500 | $153,900 | $675 |
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What is the median household income in Cookson, OK?
The median household income in Cookson is $49,983, 23% lower than the Oklahoma median of $65,039 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Cookson?
The median home value in Cookson is $110,700, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
How much is rent in Cookson?
The median gross rent in Cookson is $830 per month, about 24.4% of household income.
Is Cookson, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Oklahoma median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
What is the median age in Cookson?
The median age in Cookson is 57.3 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in Cookson?
The average commute to work in Cookson is 37 minutes; 12.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cookson?
The unemployment rate in Cookson is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cookson?
38% of adults in Cookson have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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