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Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

78/100

22% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Bethany, Oklahoma

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $17k$32k
Comfortable $31k$46k
Luxury $83k+$129k+
Elite (Top 5%) $98k+$152k+
Affordability Ratio

119%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

B+
Hood Index scan area
Premium Lean74%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
16
Negative
40

Groceries

5 within 10 miles

1.9mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

1.7mi

Hospital

20 within 20 miles

0.5mi

Airport

DFW — Dallas/Fort Worth International

184.3mi

Post Office

USPS — Bethany, OK

0.6mi

Critical Amenities

Golf8Nearest 2.7 mi
Camping2Nearest 7.2 mi
Marina0 
Winery0Nearest 16.1 mi
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0 

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
D-
Soft

A below-average socioeconomic profile. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment trail the U.S., with higher poverty and unemployment.

Median HHI
$55k
27% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$342k
48% below US avg
WFH
4.5%
69% below US avg
Homeownership
51.9%
21% below US avg
Median Home
$162k
43% below US avg
Avg HH Debt
$19k
6% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A-
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 77% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
15.4
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−48.2%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−42.4%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.05 / 1k Residents85% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.58 / 1k Residents49% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−54.0%
Burglary
6.15 / 1k Residents68% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
6.74 / 1k Residents46% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.49 / 1k Residents75% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+9Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Bethany, Oklahoma
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
A-
High Autonomy

Strong independent fundamentals that actively favor personal liberty and low regulation.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B
Fair9.0% of income
Property Rights
C+
FairIJ Grade C+
Firearm Rights
A-
GreatFPC Grade A-
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Net exporter (180% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season237 days311 frost-free
Annual Rainfall37.2"
Elevation1,316 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D+
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor7.4 mi to nearest major city
Fallout Danger
D-
Poor4 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding, Tornado, Heat Wave, Hail, Cold Wave
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 463 mi · coast 427 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$297.5M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityOklahoma City681k people are 7.4 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital7.4 miOklahoma City, OK
Nearest Prison8.9 mi3 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area.

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