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Is Jenks a Good Place to Live? Jenks, Oklahoma: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Jenks ranks #185 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #35 of 208 small cities and #2 of 20 in Oklahoma. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high household income ($111,004, #28 of 208) and low unemployment (2.9%, #25 of 184), and trails on high rents ($1,602/mo, #170 of 208).
Jenks by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Jenks's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Jenks?
Jenks's cost of living index is 89.2, 11% below the US level of 100 and #177 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,602/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $355,103, 59% above the typical Oklahoma home ($223,261).
| Measure | Jenks | OklahomaOK | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 92.6 · US 100 | 89.2#177 of 1,308 | 87.8 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $305,499 · US $368,697 | $355,103#526 of 1,187 | $223,261 | $305,499 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,536/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,860/mo#619 of 1,115 | — | $1,536/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $261,400 | $327,100#598 of 1,309 | — | $261,400 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,178/mo | $1,602/mo#791 of 1,309 | — | $1,178/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.5x | 2.9x#138 of 1,309 | — | 3.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.9% | 17.3%#184 of 1,309 | — | 19.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Oklahoma is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Jenks housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Jenks is in the Tulsa, OK metro.
Oklahoma housing market →Is Jenks safe?
Jenks recorded 99 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 70% below the US rate of 328 and 76% below Oklahoma's 408. That ranks #126 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #35 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Jenks Police Department. Property crime runs 999 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Jenks | OklahomaOK | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 258 · US 328 | 99#126 of 1,085 | 408 | 258 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,540 · US 1,548 | 999#218 of 1,085 | 1,814 | 1,540 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Oklahoma is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Jenks?
The median household in Jenks earns $111,004, 33% above the US figure of $83,163 and 68% above Oklahoma ($66,148). Unemployment is 2.9% (US 4.3%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.9% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Jenks | OklahomaOK | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $71,675 · US $83,163 | $111,004#230 of 1,312 | $66,148 | $71,675 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7% · US 4.3% | 2.9%#73 of 1,058 | 3.4% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 13% | 6.8%#230 of 1,312 | — | 13% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | +0.9%#254 of 1,132 | +0.6% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Oklahoma is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Jenks?
The median resident of Jenks is 34.3 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 50.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #253 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 77.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Jenks | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.3 | 34.3 | 37.3 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 32.5% | 50.6%#253 of 1,312 | 32.5% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 62.3% | 77.5% | 62.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Jenks's schools and health?
Jenks's 3 public schools graduate 92% of students in four years (Oklahoma 80%), with 17.9 students per teacher and $10,187 spent per pupil. 31.8% of adults are obese and 9% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 35.6% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Jenks | OklahomaOK | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 92%#222 of 1,063 | 80% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.9 | 17.9#828 of 1,188 | — | 14.9 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $13,509 | $10,187#1138 of 1,188 | — | $13,509 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 35.6% | 31.8%#525 of 1,311 | — | 35.6% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 9%#216 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.3% | 16.5%#522 of 1,311 | — | 17.3% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 9.2% | 7.9%#358 of 1,311 | — | 9.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Oklahoma is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 6,669 students are enrolled in Jenks's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Jenks?
The average commute in Jenks is 20.5 minutes (Oklahoma 22.7); 0.2% of workers take transit and 14.7% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Jenks scores 7.7 of 20 (below average walkable), #1122 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 81.4°F and winters 41.1°F, with 42.1 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Jenks | OklahomaOK | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 21.5 min | 20.5 min#383 of 1,312 | 22.7 min | 21.5 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.6% | 1.1%#15 of 1,312 | 5.1% | 4.6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75.7% | 75.8% | 76.8% | 75.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 10% | 14.7% | 8.9% | 10% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 7.7#1122 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Oklahoma is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49.7 | 28.1 | 1.6 |
| Feb | 54.7 | 31.9 | 1.8 |
| Mar | 64 | 40.8 | 3.2 |
| Apr | 73.1 | 49.6 | 4.5 |
| May | 80.2 | 59.6 | 6.1 |
| Jun | 89 | 68.7 | 4.8 |
| Jul | 94 | 72.5 | 3.8 |
| Aug | 93.5 | 70.7 | 3.6 |
| Sep | 85.3 | 62.9 | 3.7 |
| Oct | 74.2 | 50.6 | 3.8 |
| Nov | 62.1 | 39.2 | 2.6 |
| Dec | 51.7 | 30.8 | 2.5 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Tulsa Richard L Jones Jr Airport.
| Measure | Jenks | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 56.3°F | 61.5°F | 56.3°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.3°F | 81.4°F | 76.3°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.7°F | 41.1°F | 36.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 43.2 in | 42.1 in | 43.2 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Tulsa Richard L Jones Jr Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Jenks?
Tulsa County's air had a median air quality index of 50, and 51% of measured days were rated good; 2 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Tulsa County's biggest natural hazard losses in ice storm, strong wind, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.14% of building value, lower than 56% of US counties.
| Measure | Jenks | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 41 | 50#854 of 1,138 | 41 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 2#481 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.14%#618 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Tulsa County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Tulsa County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Ice storm | 0.0034% | 83% of counties |
| Strong wind | 0.0057% | 79% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.1% | 70% of counties |
| Hail | 0.0051% | 70% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0026% | 48% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0069% | 44% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Jenks compare with similar-size cities?
Jenks is one of 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track and ranks #35 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 27,102.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenks, OKPop. 27,102 | #185 | 64.9 | $111,004 | $1,602/mo | 99 | 20.5 min |
| Fremont, NEPop. 27,567 | #560 | 57.2 | $71,152 | $1,080/mo | 200 | 17.4 min |
| Conway, SCPop. 27,263 | #1072 | 48.5 | $56,650 | $866/mo | 324 | 24 min |
| Clinton, MSPop. 27,195 | #520 | 57.8 | $74,745 | $1,118/mo | 95 | 24.2 min |
| Kuna, IDPop. 27,158 | #410 | 59.9 | $96,219 | $1,774/mo | no data | 28.9 min |
| Mason City, IAPop. 27,050 | #577 | 57.0 | $64,804 | $882/mo | 354 | 13.5 min |
| Cabot, ARPop. 26,960 | #711 | 54.8 | $75,000 | $1,110/mo | 359 | 28.6 min |
| South Portland, MEPop. 26,930 | #80 | 69.1 | $86,838 | $1,812/mo | 55 | 17.1 min |
| Paducah, KYPop. 26,845 | #1018 | 49.8 | $49,915 | $834/mo | 274 | 15.7 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Jenks compare with the rest of Oklahoma?
Jenks ranks #2 of the 20 Oklahoma cities we track, with a score of 64.9 against Oklahoma's statewide 43. Its households earn 68% above the Oklahoma median. Violent crime is 76% below the statewide rate. Homes are 59% above the typical Oklahoma home.
| City | Rank in OK | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bixby, OKPop. 30,155 | #1 | 66.9 | $104,404 | $1,393/mo | 80 |
| Jenks, OKPop. 27,102 | #2 | 64.9 | $111,004 | $1,602/mo | 99 |
| Edmond, OKPop. 96,825 | #3 | 63.7 | $103,183 | $1,344/mo | 139 |
| Owasso, OKPop. 40,151 | #4 | 60.8 | $79,036 | $1,270/mo | 123 |
| Broken Arrow, OKPop. 118,180 | #5 | 60.5 | $86,765 | $1,320/mo | 198 |
| Yukon, OKPop. 25,529 | #6 | 58.0 | $75,273 | $1,274/mo | 293 |
| Moore, OKPop. 63,420 | #7 | 56.6 | $80,420 | $1,340/mo | 230 |
| Norman, OKPop. 129,672 | #8 | 55.3 | $67,704 | $1,090/mo | 243 |
| Stillwater, OKPop. 49,269 | #9 | 53.3 | $43,700 | $947/mo | 202 |
| Oklahoma City, OKPop. 697,125 | #10 | 51.1 | $68,656 | $1,130/mo | 681 |
| Midwest City, OKPop. 58,297 | #11 | 51.1 | $57,520 | $1,091/mo | 345 |
| Bartlesville, OKPop. 37,878 | #12 | 50.1 | $58,869 | $916/mo | 352 |
| Enid, OKPop. 50,653 | #13 | 49.8 | $62,125 | $914/mo | 572 |
| Shawnee, OKPop. 31,671 | #14 | 49.1 | $55,815 | $936/mo | 483 |
| Ponca City, OKPop. 24,326 | #15 | 48.4 | $55,941 | $850/mo | 500 |
| Tulsa, OKPop. 413,794 | #16 | 47.3 | $59,838 | $1,052/mo | 833 |
| Duncan, OKPop. 22,958 | #17 | 45.5 | $58,054 | $896/mo | 356 |
| Ardmore, OKPop. 24,877 | #18 | 44.0 | $53,900 | $1,006/mo | 1,050 |
| Lawton, OKPop. 90,595 | #19 | 42.7 | $54,433 | $967/mo | 769 |
| Muskogee, OKPop. 36,758 | #20 | 39.6 | $50,213 | $858/mo | 846 |
All 20 Oklahoma cities we track, by overall score. Oklahoma statewide: median income $66,148, violent crime 407.7 per 100,000.
How is Jenks's score calculated?
Jenks scores 64.9 out of 100, #185 of 1,312 (grade A, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Oklahoma's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Jenks. Similar-size median 52.9.
74.8 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Jenks's police agency. Similar-size median 78.4.
93.3 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Jenks. Similar-size median 52.2.
63.3 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Jenks's public schools. Similar-size median 59.4.
50.9 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Jenks's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 76.3.
70.9 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Jenks. Similar-size median 46.7.
76.0 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Jenks. Similar-size median 44.2.
54.1 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Jenks. Similar-size median 47.3.
50.7 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Jenks's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
35.3 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 54.8.
47.8 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Jenks's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Jenks has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Jenks
Is Jenks, OK a good place to live?
Jenks ranks #185 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #35 of 208 small cities and #2 of 20 in Oklahoma. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high household income ($111,004, #28 of 208) and low unemployment (2.9%, #25 of 184), and trails on high rents ($1,602/mo, #170 of 208).
What is the cost of living in Jenks?
Jenks's cost of living index is 89.2, 11% below the US level of 100 and #177 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,602/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $355,103, 59% above the typical Oklahoma home ($223,261).
What is the crime rate in Jenks?
Jenks recorded 99 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 70% below the US rate of 328 and 76% below Oklahoma's 408. That ranks #126 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #35 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Jenks Police Department. Property crime runs 999 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Jenks?
The median household in Jenks earns $111,004, 33% above the US figure of $83,163 and 68% above Oklahoma ($66,148). Unemployment is 2.9% (US 4.3%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.9% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Jenks?
Median rent in Jenks is $1,602/mo (Census), #791 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,860/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 17.3% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Jenks?
The typical home value in Jenks is $355,103, up 3.1% in a year, against $223,261 for Oklahoma and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $327,100.
How are the public schools in Jenks?
Jenks's 3 public schools graduate 92% of students in four years (Oklahoma 80%), with 17.9 students per teacher and $10,187 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Jenks?
The average commute is 20.5 minutes, #383 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 22.7 minutes across Oklahoma. 1.1% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Jenks?
Jenks averages 61.5°F over the year, 81.4°F in summer and 41.1°F in winter, with 42.1 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Jenks walkable?
Jenks scores 7.7 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1122 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Jenks at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Tulsa County's biggest natural hazard losses in ice storm, strong wind, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.14% of building value, lower than 56% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Jenks?
Tulsa County's air had a median air quality index of 50, and 51% of measured days were rated good; 2 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Jenks?
Jenks has 27,102 residents. The median resident of Jenks is 34.3 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 50.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #253 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 77.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Jenks compare with the rest of Oklahoma?
Jenks ranks #2 of the 20 Oklahoma cities we track, with a score of 64.9 against Oklahoma's statewide 43. Its households earn 68% above the Oklahoma median. Violent crime is 76% below the statewide rate. Homes are 59% above the typical Oklahoma home.
What cities are similar in size to Jenks?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Jenks's population of 27,102 are Fremont, NE (#560 overall), Conway, SC (#1072 overall), Clinton, MS (#520 overall), Kuna, ID (#410 overall), and Mason City, IA (#577 overall). Jenks is #185.