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Jenks, OK

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 57
Population26,519
Foreign Born5.2%
Population Density1,524people per mi²
Median Age34.5 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

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

121/100

21% above national average

A-

The Real Cost of Living in Jenks, Oklahoma

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $25k$47k
Comfortable $55k$82k
Luxury $164k+$254k+
Elite (Top 5%) $193k+$299k+
Affordability Ratio

129%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean85%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
32
Positive
19
Poor
4
Negative
6

Groceries

0 within 10 miles

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

0 within 20 miles

Airport

DFW — Dallas/Fort Worth International

222.7mi

Post Office

Critical Amenities

Golf0 
Camping9Nearest 19.4 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0 

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C+
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$105k+3.1%
40% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$671k
2% above US avg
College Educated
48.2%
38% above US avg
WFH
12.5%
13% below US avg
Homeownership
78.6%
20% above US avg
Median Home
$286k
1% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 86% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
10.9
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−21.3%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−17.3%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.11 / 1k Residents67% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.71 / 1k Residents77% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−25.3%
Burglary
1.24 / 1k Residents66% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
8.05 / 1k Residents35% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.56 / 1k Residents71% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+11Leans Conservative

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

Presidential Voting Trends for Jenks, 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 Season244 days313 frost-free
Annual Rainfall48.0"
Elevation689 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
C-
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor11 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,524/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B
Fair2 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding, Heat Wave, Tornado, Strong Wind, Cold Wave
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 534 mi · coast 436 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$292.1M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityTulsa413k people are 11 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital94 miOklahoma City, OK
Nearest Prison11 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T09:12:05.000Z

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