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About
Life in Jenks
Moving to Jenks means joining one of Oklahoma's fastest-growing suburbs, where the population has jumped from under 17,000 to over 26,000 in just a decade. The median household income sits around $111,000 with a 2.9% unemployment rate, suggesting solid economic stability, though you'll want to know that median home prices hover near $327,000 and rent averages $1,602 monthly. The community skews family-focused with nearly 65% of households being married couples and about 48% of residents holding college degrees, creating a fairly affluent, education-conscious environment.
Jenks at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Foreign-Born
10.0%
Broadband Internet
96.3%
of households
Population Growth
+8.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics10.0% foreign-born, most often from Burma (Myanmar)
Who lives in Jenks: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Jenks, the largest foreign-born group is from Burma (Myanmar) (42.3%), and 5.9% of residents speak Other Asian/Pacific at home.
Under 18
33.1%
of residents
65 and Older
10.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
48.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
15.4%
of households
Married Couples
67.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.01
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 58% above OK average
Rent, home values, and income in Jenks
In Jenks, rent runs 58% above the OK average, and home values are 64% above the OK average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
27.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
11.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
89.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,316
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
77.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2006
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $355,452 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below OK average
Unemployment in Jenks and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Jenks is 0.5 percentage points lower than the OK average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Jenks Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Tulsa, OK metro area
Commute20.5 min avg
How Jenks residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Jenks, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 80% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
Tulsa International Airport (TUL)
Small hub1.6M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 70% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Jenks runs 70% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
98.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
998.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Jenks Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 32 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Tulsa County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Tulsa County, which includes Jenks, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 32 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | Hail | $1.8M |
| 2024 | 33 | Hail | $2.3M |
| 2023 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | $160.6M |
| 2022 | 31 | Drought | $2.1M |
| 2021 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | $95,000 |
| 2020 | 23 | Hail | $773,000 |
| 2019 | 38 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.1M |
| 2018 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $106,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
13 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Tulsa County, county-wide
Jenks is about 4% of Tulsa County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality50 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Tulsa County, which includes Jenks, is typically good — 185 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
50
Good Days
185
per year
Moderate Days
178
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Tulsa County, county-wide
Jenks is about 4% of Tulsa County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate92°F summers, 30°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Jenks has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and cold winters (avg low 30°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
72°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/71°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
74°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
52°/30°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.1"
Annual Snowfall
8.7"
Hot Days/Year
81
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
81
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
99
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 28°F | 1.59" |
| Feb | 55°F | 32°F | 1.80" |
| Mar | 64°F | 41°F | 3.22" |
| Apr | 73°F | 50°F | 4.46" |
| May | 80°F | 60°F | 6.08" |
| Jun | 89°F | 69°F | 4.82" |
| Jul | 94°F | 73°F | 3.82" |
| Aug | 94°F | 71°F | 3.64" |
| Sep | 85°F | 63°F | 3.67" |
| Oct | 74°F | 51°F | 3.84" |
| Nov | 62°F | 39°F | 2.64" |
| Dec | 52°F | 31°F | 2.51" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Jenks
Uninsured
7.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Jenks's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Hillcrest Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.3 mi away · Tulsa
Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5 mi away · Tulsa
Oklahoma Surgical Hospital, Llc
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.6 mi away · Tulsa
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Jenks
Jenks's student/teacher ratio is 17.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 50.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
50.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Jenks (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 12,228 students · in-state tuition $3,717 · 25% graduate · median earnings $42,811 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,487 students · in-state tuition $37,350 · 52% graduate · median earnings $52,658 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,813 students · in-state tuition $52,566 · 72% graduate · median earnings $65,590 (10 yrs after entry)
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
13.5 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 840 students · in-state tuition $18,442 · 67% graduate · median earnings $55,587 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 389 students · 58% graduate · median earnings $34,579 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 193 students · in-state tuition $18,850 · 81% graduate · median earnings $52,919 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Oklahoma City National Memorial, 94 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Jenks
Jenks has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Oklahoma City National Memorial (94 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
94 mi awayFort Smith National Historic Site
National Historic Site
96 mi awayPublic Libraries in Jenks
Jenks Library
523 West B Street, Jenks
Cities Near Jenks
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Jenks FAQ
Is Jenks, Oklahoma affordable?⌄
Jenks's median rent is $1,602/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $111,004/year. Median home value is $327,100.
Is Jenks, Oklahoma safe?⌄
Jenks's violent crime rate was 99 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 999 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Jenks, Oklahoma?⌄
Jenks has an unemployment rate of 2.9%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Jenks, Oklahoma?⌄
The cost of living in Jenks is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,602/month and median household income is $111,004/year. The median home value is $327,100. About 27% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Jenks, Oklahoma?⌄
The average commute in Jenks is 21 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from