State rank#4 of 77
Smallest county168,985 residentsOklahoma County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 40017
Canadian County, Oklahoma
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population168,985
Household income$87,751
Unemployment2.8%
Life expectancy77.7 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Canadian County has 168,985 residents and ranks #4 by population among Oklahoma county equivalents. Median household income is $87,751. The annual-average unemployment rate is 2.8%. Its clearest relative strength is median household income. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Oklahoma
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Canadian County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Canadian County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is median household income.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $246,200 median home value and $1,289/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $87,751, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Canadian County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median household income, poor or fair health, and uninsured. College attainment is 31.9% and life expectancy is 77.7 years.
Potential advantages
- Median household income: $87,751, rank #1 of 77 available Oklahoma counties.
- Poor or fair health: 16%, rank #1 of 77 available Oklahoma counties.
- Uninsured: 10.3%, rank #1 of 77 available Oklahoma counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median gross rent: $1,289/mo, rank #77 of 77; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median home value: $246,200, rank #75 of 77; investigate local variation before moving.
- Mental health access: 1 per 495 residents, rank #46 of 71; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Oklahoma
Rank and range use only counties in Oklahoma with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$87,751
$87,751; above the state county median of $59,738.
State rank #1 of 77 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$246,200
$246,200; above the state county median of $146,400.
State rank #75 of 77 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,289/mo
$1,289/mo; above the state county median of $828/mo.
State rank #77 of 77 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
2.8%
2.8%; below the state county median of 3.3%.
State rank #15 of 77 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
31.9%
31.9%; above the state county median of 19.9%.
State rank #7 of 77 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
77.7 years
77.7 years; above the state county median of 72.5 years.
State rank #4 of 77 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
16%
16%; below the state county median of 22.1%.
State rank #1 of 77 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
10.3%
10.3%; below the state county median of 15.1%.
State rank #1 of 77 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 2,888 residents
1 per 2,888 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 2,742 residents.
State rank #42 of 72 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 495 residents
1 per 495 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 369 residents.
State rank #46 of 71 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Canadian County FAQ
Is Canadian County a good place to live?
Canadian County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median household income, poor or fair health, and uninsured. College attainment is 31.9% and life expectancy is 77.7 years.
What should I know before moving to Canadian County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $246,200 median home value and $1,289/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $87,751, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Canadian County?
Canadian County has 168,985 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Canadian County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 40017; the parent state FIPS is 40.
What is the median household income in Canadian County?
The ACS median household income is $87,751.
How much does housing cost in Canadian County?
Housing benchmarks are $246,200 median home value and $1,289/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $87,751, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Canadian County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 2.8%.
Similar population
Nearby counties in the state ranking
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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