Special Interest
Housing in Kay County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Kay County averages $842/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 23% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Kay County FMR Area are $651 for a studio, $719 for 1‑bedroom, $944 for 2‑bedroom, $1,260 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,264 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $102 increase for a 2-bedroom in Kay County shows a 12% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Kay County was 3.5% in 2024, compared to Oklahoma at 3.3% and the national rate of 4.0%.
