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Arnett, Oklahoma

town · Harmon County (primary) , Ellis County

At a glance

525
Population
$81,500
Median home value (all homes)
73% below U.S. median
$128,053
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$758/mo
Median rent
44% below U.S. median
$54,688
Median household income
30% below U.S. median
24.1 min
Average commute
82.9%
Homes with broadband
2.13%
Locations with fiber available
5.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 81 — 19% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing55% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities3% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance10% above
Commute cost13% below
For business: Oklahoma is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college73 mi
Nearest community college90 mi
Nearest technical college27 mi
High school graduates84.9%
College graduates21.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Arnett Development Group, LLC
ADG (Arnett Development Group LLC) provides economic development planning and community planning services, empowering municipalities, regional coalitions, and local leaders to build better futures through analysis, strategic planning, and aligning funding.
region OKLAHOMA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The Oklahoma Economic Development Authority (OEDA) is a public trust, sub-state planning district, and a Council of Local Governments represented by cities/towns, counties, and rural water districts in Northwest Oklahoma. It serves Beaver, Cimarron, Dewey, Ellis, Harper, Texas, Woods, and Woodward counties and assists with federal grant opportunities for the OEDA region as part of its Economic Development District status.
region South Western Oklahoma Development Authority
SWODA is a regional development authority serving Beckham, Custer, Greer, Harmon, Jackson, Kiowa, Roger Mills and Washita counties, providing services and technical assistance to strengthen local governments and promote orderly growth and development. Its mission is to strengthen local governments, promote growth and development, and improve quality of life by maximizing economic and social opportunities in the region.
state Oklahoma Department of Commerce
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce is the central economic development agency for Oklahoma, working to create an environment that promotes jobs, investment and economic prosperity in the state, and to help Oklahoma businesses grow.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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