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Wakita, Oklahoma

town · Grant County

At a glance

339
Population
$30,700
Median home value (all homes)
90% below U.S. median
$65,677
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$442/mo
Median rent
67% below U.S. median
$35,769
Median household income
54% below U.S. median
21.7 min
Average commute
79.2%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
1.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 77 — 23% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing72% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities20% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance10% above
Commute cost22% 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 college42 mi
Nearest community college38 mi
Nearest technical college32 mi
High school graduates95%
College graduates25.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

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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