Special Interest
Housing in Stephens County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Stephens County averages $895/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Oklahoma median of $1,014 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 30% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Stephens County FMR Area are $789 for a studio, $793 for 1‑bedroom, $954 for 2‑bedroom, $1,327 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,537 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $59 increase for a 2-bedroom in Stephens County shows a 7% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Stephens County was 3.7% in 2024, compared to Oklahoma at 3.3% and the national rate of 4.0%.
