B

Jones, OK

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Affordability Score: 73/100

Population: 5,910 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Jones, OK aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 5,910 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B (73/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $94,891, median home value of $261,500, median rent of $964 per month, and 36.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,244 per month (studio $939, 1BR $1,017, 3BR $1,675, 4BR $1,857). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $11,204 per year, consuming 12% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Jones, OK include income, housing, rent. Unemployment currently reads 2.1% and poverty 10.0% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income B+
$94,891
Median household income
Education C+
36.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing B+
2.8x
Home value $261,500 vs income
Commute C-
26 min
Average commute time
Rent A
$1,244/mo
2BR fair market rent (16% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare B-
$11,204/yr
Center-based infant care (12% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$94,891
▲ 53% vs national
Per Capita Income
$46,931
Unemployment Rate
2.1%
Poverty Rate
10.0%

Housing

Median Home Value
$261,500
▼ 5% vs national
Median Rent
$964/mo
Owner Occupied
83.6%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,244/mo
▲ 4% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$939
1BR
$1,017
2BR
$1,244
3BR
$1,675
4BR
$1,857

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
36.4%
▲ 6 ppt vs national
High School+
64.4%
Median Age
39.8
Avg. Commute
26 min
▼ 0 min vs national

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$11,204/yr
12% of income
Toddler (Center)
$9,695/yr
Preschool (Center)
$9,695/yr
School-Age (Center)
$6,338/yr

What This Means

Jones, OK receives an overall affordability grade of B (73/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 5,910. This area performs well in income and housing and rent. Data was unavailable for safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Jones, OK affordable?
Jones, OK receives an overall affordability grade of B (73/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $94,891. Median home value is $261,500.
What is the cost of living in Jones?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $964/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,244/mo. Infant childcare $11,204/yr. Median home value $261,500.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →