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Living in
Yukon.
About
Life in Yukon
Yukon is a growing suburb on the west side of the Oklahoma City area, and it's one of the more affordable places in the region to buy. The population has grown about 17% since 2020, and it's easy to see why: the median home value is $198,900, about 40% below the national median, and rent averages $1,274 a month. The median household income is $75,273, a little under the national figure, so housing costs stay manageable.
Yukon at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Foreign-Born
3.4%
Broadband Internet
93.4%
of households
Population Growth
+16.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.4% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Yukon: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Yukon, the largest foreign-born group is from India (23.3%), and 3.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.3%
of residents
65 and Older
18.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.7%
of households
Married Couples
50.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.63
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 26% above OK average
Rent, home values, and income in Yukon
In Yukon, rent runs 26% above the OK average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
90.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,011
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
68.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1979
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $272,858 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below OK average
Unemployment in Yukon and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Yukon is 0.4 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 Yukon Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Oklahoma City, OK metro area
Commute22.8 min avg
How Yukon residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Yukon, most residents drive alone to work (84%), and 71% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
OKC Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)
Small hub2.2M 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 11% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Yukon runs 11% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
293.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,377.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Yukon Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 27 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
83.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Canadian County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Canadian County, which includes Yukon, the most common type is hail, with 27 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | Hail | $28,000 |
| 2024 | 30 | Heat | $212,000 |
| 2023 | 41 | Heat | $722,000 |
| 2022 | 27 | Drought | $20,000 |
| 2021 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $80,000 |
| 2020 | 16 | Hail | $5,000 |
| 2019 | 18 | Hail | $414,500 |
| 2018 | 22 | Drought | $45,000 |
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.
35 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Canadian County, county-wide
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Canadian County, which includes Yukon, is typically good.
Median AQI
43
Canadian County, county-wide
Climate92°F summers, 30°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Yukon has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and cold winters (avg low 30°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
72°/49°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
30.7"
Annual Snowfall
3.6"
Hot Days/Year
76
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
73
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
73
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51°F | 28°F | 0.78" |
| Feb | 55°F | 31°F | 0.98" |
| Mar | 64°F | 40°F | 2.04" |
| Apr | 72°F | 49°F | 3.00" |
| May | 80°F | 59°F | 4.26" |
| Jun | 89°F | 68°F | 4.83" |
| Jul | 95°F | 73°F | 2.88" |
| Aug | 94°F | 71°F | 3.49" |
| Sep | 85°F | 63°F | 3.00" |
| Oct | 74°F | 51°F | 2.72" |
| Nov | 62°F | 39°F | 1.47" |
| Dec | 51°F | 30°F | 1.27" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Yukon
Yukon has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
7.1%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Integris Canadian Valley Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Integris Community Hospital - Council Crossing
Acute Care Hospitals · 6.8 mi away · Oklahoma City
The Children's Center, Inc.
Childrens · ER available · 7.4 mi away · Bethany
Integris Baptist Medical Center, Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.6 mi away · Oklahoma City
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.
Education17.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Yukon
Yukon's student/teacher ratio is 17.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 30.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
30.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Yukon (within 15 miles)
Oklahoma City Community College
14.2 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 9,758 students · in-state tuition $4,059 · 18% graduate · median earnings $41,812 (10 yrs after entry)
Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City
10.7 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 3,514 students · in-state tuition $3,853 · 23% graduate · median earnings $44,121 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,514 students · in-state tuition $35,648 · 70% graduate · median earnings $62,267 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,455 students · in-state tuition $32,750 · 66% graduate · median earnings $59,257 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 946 students · in-state tuition $5,385 · 30% graduate · median earnings $40,358 (10 yrs after entry)
Southwestern Christian University
7 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 377 students · in-state tuition $22,500 · 27% graduate · median earnings $40,962 (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, 14 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Yukon
Yukon has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Oklahoma City National Memorial (14 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
14 mi awayChickasaw National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
85 mi awayPublic Libraries in Yukon
Yukon - Mabel C. Fry Public Library
1200 Lakeshore Drive, Yukon
Cities Near Yukon
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Yukon?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Yukon FAQ
Is Yukon, Oklahoma affordable?⌄
Yukon's median rent is $1,274/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $75,273/year. Median home value is $198,900.
Is Yukon, Oklahoma safe?⌄
Yukon's violent crime rate was 293 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1377 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Yukon, Oklahoma?⌄
Yukon has an unemployment rate of 3.0%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Yukon, Oklahoma?⌄
The cost of living in Yukon is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,274/month and median household income is $75,273/year. The median home value is $198,900. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Yukon, Oklahoma?⌄
The average commute in Yukon is 23 minutes, which is about 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