Special Interest
Housing in Harmon County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Harmon County averages $694/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 24% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Harmon County FMR Area are $721 for a studio, $749 for 1‑bedroom, $958 for 2‑bedroom, $1,149 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,607 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $264 increase for a 2-bedroom in Harmon County shows a 38% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Harmon County was 2.3% in 2024, compared to Oklahoma at 3.3% and the national rate of 4.0%.
