Is Jackson County, OK good for real estate investing?

Jackson County has an investment score of 73/100, rated as "Buy". The county ranks #88 nationally among 1000 counties analyzed.

What is the rent-to-price ratio in Jackson?

The rent-to-price ratio in Jackson County is 10.32% annually, which ranks in the 98th percentile nationally. Higher ratios indicate better cash flow potential.

What is the median home price in Jackson?

The median home price in Jackson County is $114,041. This ranks #58 in affordability among all US counties.

Can you cash flow on rental properties in Jackson?

Based on median values with 20% down at current rates, a typical rental in Jackson County would generate positive cash flow of $40/month. Individual property performance varies based on purchase price, rent, and operating expenses.

Jackson County

OklahomaPopulation: 24,776

/100

Buy

#88 of 1,000 counties

#12 in Oklahoma (77 counties)

Analysis by RentalCalcs ResearchIndependent data + algorithm-driven scoring

Updated July 28, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$114,041

Median Home Price

50% below national median

$980/mo

Median Rent

32% below national median

10.32%

Rent-to-Price Ratio

Top 2% nationally

+$40

Est. Monthly Cash Flow

With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Scenario comparison

Same $980/mo rent assumption, 20% down, 6.85% rate. What changes is the acquisition price.

Scenario	Purchase price	Monthly cash flow	Cap rate	Cash-on-cash
75% of median value-add or distressed	$85,531	+$189/mo	8.9%	+11.5%
Median typical MLS deal	$114,041	+$40/mo	6.7%	+1.8%
125% of median newer / premium	$142,551	-$110/mo	5.4%	-4.0%

Price History

Median Home Price

Median Rent

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

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Down Payment20%

5%50%100%

Purchase

Purchase Price$114,041

Down Payment (20%)$22,808

Loan Amount$91,233

Interest Rate6.85%

Monthly Cash Flow

Gross Rent+$980

Monthly P&I-$598

Est. Expenses (35%)-$343

Net Cash Flow+$40/mo

6.7%

Cap Rate (all cash)

1.8%

Cash-on-Cash Return

10.32%

Rent-to-Price Ratio

Negative leverage: At 6.85% rates, borrowing costs exceed the 6.7% cap rate. All-cash buyers may see better returns.

* Based on county median values. 35% expenses include taxes, insurance, maintenance, vacancy, and property management. Actual results vary by property.

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Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

73/100

Cash Flow(30%)

100/100

Based on 10.32% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Appreciation(25%)

41/100

Based on -1.8% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

100/100

Based on price relative to estimated local incomes.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

+Above-average rent-to-price ratio (10.32%)
+Affordable relative to local incomes
+Complete rent data available

Challenges

-Declining home values (-1.8% YoY)
-Negative leverage (cap rate 6.7% < mortgage rate 6.9%)

Economic Indicators

Population

24,776

Median Income

—

Data pending

Unemployment Rate

—

Data pending

Price-to-Income

—

Data pending

Who this market fits

Best for

+Value-add operators who can buy below median and force rent up

Skip if

−You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)
−You expect appreciation to carry the deal, but prices have declined year over year

Compare to Nearby Counties

County					Verdict
PawneeOK	74	$170,901	Est. pending	—	Buy	View
CurrentJacksonOK	73	$114,041	$980	10.32%	Buy
McIntoshOK	73	$195,367	Est. pending	—	Buy	View
KingfisherOK	72	$225,453	Est. pending	—	Buy	View
AdairOK	72	$168,812	Est. pending	—	Buy	View
CusterOK	71	$178,537	$951	6.39%	Buy	View

The Bottom Line

BuyJackson offers solid investment potential with positive cash flow at typical financing.

Jackson County in Oklahoma scores 73/100, ranking #88 of 1,000 US counties (top 11%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow (10.32% gross rent-to-price ratio). The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow

+$40/mo

Cap Rate

6.7%

Cash-on-Cash

1.8%