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Bessie, Oklahoma

town · Washita County

At a glance

262
Population
$82,500
Median home value (all homes)
73% below U.S. median
$105,433
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$1,292/mo
Median rent
4% below U.S. median
$47,500
Median household income
40% below U.S. median
25.6 min
Average commute
73%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
11.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 82 — 18% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing55% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities7% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance10% above
Commute cost8% 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 college19 mi
Nearest community college53 mi
Nearest technical college11 mi
High school graduates95.7%
College graduates6.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

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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