Special Interest
Housing in Ottawa County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Ottawa County averages $788/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 31% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Ottawa County FMR Area are $710 for a studio, $727 for 1‑bedroom, $954 for 2‑bedroom, $1,204 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,263 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $166 increase for a 2-bedroom in Ottawa County shows a 21% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Ottawa County was 3.3% in 2024, compared to Oklahoma at 3.3% and the national rate of 4.0%.
