State rank#3 of 77
Smallest county300,047 residentsOklahoma County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 40027
Cleveland County, Oklahoma
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population300,047
Household income$77,068
Unemployment2.9%
Life expectancy77.6 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Cleveland County has 300,047 residents and ranks #3 by population among Oklahoma county equivalents. Median household income is $77,068. The annual-average unemployment rate is 2.9%. Its clearest relative strength is bachelor’s degree or higher. 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 Cleveland 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 Cleveland 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 bachelor’s degree or higher.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $235,700 median home value and $1,167/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $77,068, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Cleveland County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing bachelor’s degree or higher, poor or fair health, and uninsured. College attainment is 36.2% and life expectancy is 77.6 years.
Potential advantages
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 36.2%, rank #2 of 77 available Oklahoma counties.
- Poor or fair health: 17.5%, rank #2 of 77 available Oklahoma counties.
- Uninsured: 11.6%, rank #2 of 77 available Oklahoma counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median gross rent: $1,167/mo, rank #76 of 77; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median home value: $235,700, rank #73 of 77; investigate local variation before moving.
- Mental health access: 1 per 273 residents, rank #22 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
$77,068
$77,068; above the state county median of $59,738.
State rank #6 of 77 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$235,700
$235,700; above the state county median of $146,400.
State rank #73 of 77 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,167/mo
$1,167/mo; above the state county median of $828/mo.
State rank #76 of 77 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
2.9%
2.9%; below the state county median of 3.3%.
State rank #17 of 77 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
36.2%
36.2%; above the state county median of 19.9%.
State rank #2 of 77 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
77.6 years
77.6 years; above the state county median of 72.5 years.
State rank #5 of 77 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
17.5%
17.5%; below the state county median of 22.1%.
State rank #2 of 77 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
11.6%
11.6%; below the state county median of 15.1%.
State rank #2 of 77 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,945 residents
1 per 1,945 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 2,742 residents.
State rank #14 of 72 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 273 residents
1 per 273 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 369 residents.
State rank #22 of 71 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Cleveland County FAQ
Is Cleveland County a good place to live?
Cleveland County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing bachelor’s degree or higher, poor or fair health, and uninsured. College attainment is 36.2% and life expectancy is 77.6 years.
What should I know before moving to Cleveland County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $235,700 median home value and $1,167/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $77,068, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Cleveland County?
Cleveland County has 300,047 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Cleveland County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 40027; the parent state FIPS is 40.
What is the median household income in Cleveland County?
The ACS median household income is $77,068.
How much does housing cost in Cleveland County?
Housing benchmarks are $235,700 median home value and $1,167/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $77,068, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Cleveland County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 2.9%.
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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