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Yukon, OK

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Yukon, OK

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 40
Population24,802
Foreign Born1.4%
Population Density935people per mi²
Median Age39.7 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
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

82/100

18% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Yukon, Oklahoma

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $17k$32k
Comfortable $36k$53k
Luxury $117k+$182k+
Elite (Top 5%) $138k+$214k+
Affordability Ratio

144%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean88%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
14
Positive
30
Poor
4
Negative
0

Groceries

6 within 10 miles

2mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

2.1mi

Hospital

20 within 20 miles

2.4mi

Airport

DFW — Dallas/Fort Worth International

185.9mi

Post Office

USPS — Yukon, OK

1.7mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf2Nearest 9.1 mi
Camping4Nearest 14.3 mi
Marina0 
Winery0Nearest 16 mi
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
$76k+0.7%
2% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$491k
25% below US avg
College Educated
32.0%
9% below US avg
WFH
6.8%
52% below US avg
Homeownership
71.1%
9% above US avg
Median Home
$186k
34% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B+
Safe

Generally safer than 72% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
16.6
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+7.5%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+54.4%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.18 / 1k Residents44% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
2.50 / 1k Residents19% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−39.4%
Burglary
1.75 / 1k Residents52% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
11.23 / 1k Residents10% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.64 / 1k Residents67% 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 Yukon, 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 Season230 days311 frost-free
Annual Rainfall35.6"
Elevation1,270 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
Poor14 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak935/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C+
Fair4 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding, Tornado, Cold Wave, Heat Wave, Hail
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 460 mi · coast 430 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$73.9M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityOklahoma City681k people are 14 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital14 miOklahoma City, OK
Nearest Prison11 mi2 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T11:42:44.000Z

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