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Cost of living in Sequoyah County, OK

Part of the Fort Smith Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,586/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 39,676 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $694 27%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $405 16%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $310 12%
Energy $184 7%
State tax $138 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Sequoyah County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$689
per month
1 bedroom
$694
per month
2 bedroom
$910
per month
3 bedroom
$1,236
per month
4 bedroom
$1,496
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Sequoyah County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$49,795
per year
Individual earnings
$34,804
per year
Per capita
$25,683
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Sequoyah County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$127,500
Annual property tax
$723

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Sequoyah County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$136
per month · 13¢/kWh
Natural gas
$48
per month
Annual total
$2,208
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Sequoyah County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
17.0%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Sequoyah County

State and local tax rates for Oklahoma.

State income tax
4.8%
Flat rate
State sales tax
4.5%
Combined sales tax
9.0%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Sequoyah County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
25.2 min
Drive alone
83.2%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
4.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Sequoyah County

What it costs to live in Sequoyah County each month.

Single person
$2,586
per month
  • Rent $694
  • Energy $184
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $310
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $405
  • State tax $138
Couple
$3,680
per month
  • Rent $910
  • Energy $221
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $514
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $489
  • State tax $197
Family
$6,122
per month
  • Rent $1,236
  • Energy $276
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $779
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $489
  • State tax $197

Frequently asked questions about Sequoyah County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Sequoyah County?

In Sequoyah County, OK, a one-bedroom apartment averages $694 per month, a two-bedroom averages $910 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,236 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Sequoyah County?

In Sequoyah County, OK, the average household income is $49,795 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $34,804 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Sequoyah County?

The estimated cost of living in Sequoyah County, OK is approximately $2,586 per month for a single person, $3,680 for a couple, $6,122 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Sequoyah County?

The combined sales tax rate in Sequoyah County, OK is 8.97%, which includes the Oklahoma state rate of 4.50% plus an average local rate of 4.47%.

Is Sequoyah County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Sequoyah County, OK would need approximately $2,586 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $49,795 per year ($4,150 per month). Sequoyah County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Sequoyah County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Sequoyah County, OK is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 17.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Sequoyah County?

The average home value in Sequoyah County, OK is $127,500, with average annual property taxes of $723, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Sequoyah County compare to other areas?

You can compare Sequoyah County, OK with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Sequoyah County is in the Fort Smith, AR-OK metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources