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Cost of homeownership in Coal County, Oklahoma

Real dollar cost of ownership, rent-vs-buy analysis, and flood risk, backed by Census ACS, FEMA, and FHFA data. Population: 5,287.

Median home value
$90,800
Median property tax
$531
Monthly owner cost
$998
with mortgage
Affordability (cost % of income)
13.0%

Total annual ownership cost

Breakdown of what owning a typical home in Coal County costs each year.

  • Property taxes$531
  • Insurance estimate$1,500
  • Utilities / energy$1,417
  • Maintenance (1% of value)$908
  • Total$4,356/yr · $363/mo

Insurance and energy figures typically vary by property. Adjust in the calculators for a personalized estimate.

Total
$4,356
/ year

Rent vs. buy in Coal County

Pre-filled with local median home value, median gross rent (Census ACS / HUD FMR), and current FRED rate.

Home price trend in Oklahoma

FHFA House Price Index, quarterly.

vs. Oklahoma average
Home value below state average.
Property tax below state average.
Homeownership
72.3%

Share of units owner-occupied (Census ACS).

Median household income
$47,117

Census ACS 5-year estimate.

Housing cost burden in Coal County

Share of households paying 30% or more of income on housing (HUD CHAS 2017-2021). HUD does not publish county-level CHAS rollups through the public API, so Oklahoma state data is shown for local context alongside the US average.

Oklahoma: 30%+ cost burdened
34.9%
993,390 households surveyed
Oklahoma: severely burdened (50%+)
15.6%
Paying at least half of income on housing.
Owner vs renter burden
Owner 30%+: 26.2%
Renter 30%+: 26.6%
Renters typically carry a heavier cost burden than owners with a fixed-rate mortgage.

Affordability by income bracket

Monthly 30% housing budget at each income vs the median owner cost in Coal County. Bars above the dashed line can absorb this county's typical ownership cost.

HUD area median income (4-person household) for Oklahoma: $86,900. Income limits define 80% AMI at $69,500 and 50% AMI at $43,450.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to own a home in Coal County?

Based on Census ACS, typical total annual cost in Coal County is around $4,356 ($363 per month), covering property tax, insurance estimate, utilities, and 1% maintenance. Your actual cost varies by home age, size, and location within the county.

What is the property tax in Coal County?

Median annual property tax is $531 on the county's median home value of $90,800 (Census ACS).

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Coal County?

Annual ownership cost is roughly 47% lower than annual rent at the county's median. Use the calculator below to model your specific situation.

What is the flood risk in Coal County?

FEMA NFIP data for Coal County is pending.

Data sources

Disclaimer. HomeRule is not a real estate agent, lender, appraiser, or financial advisor. This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Actual costs vary significantly by property, location, and individual circumstances. Consult qualified professionals for personalized advice.