Covington: Economy & Jobs
Median household income in Covington is $86,964 (1.3× higher than Garfield County median $66,182; 1.3× higher than Oklahoma median $65,039), with homes at a median value of $85,600. The surrounding county supports 23,271 jobs (avg $50,343).
- $67,251 avg taxable income per return — lower than the median household income (vs Oklahoma $74,344).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $86,964 — above the Oklahoma median ($62,125). Poverty rate 5.7% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 12% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 1.0× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 12.8% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 12.5% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 5.7% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 0.5% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $26,480 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $1,780,806 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $67,251 (vs Oklahoma $74,344) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $84,894 |
| Median Household Income | $86,964 (vs Oklahoma $62,125) |
| Poverty Rate | 5.7% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | blue_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | upper-middle |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $86,964 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 3.8% — near the U.S. average of ~4%. 3% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 2.6% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 23,271 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $1,171,525,962 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $50,343 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 1,664,310 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% (vs Oklahoma 3.1%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 42 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 8,800 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 209.50 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Grain, Wheat, Animal Totals, Cattle |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 1,534 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 20,387 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 900,923 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 9 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 6 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 10 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 29 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 18 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 7 |
| Local Businesses · Electronics Stores | 4 |
| Local Businesses · New Car Dealers | 8 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 45 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 48 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 4 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 4 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (1)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (3)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Sonny Association |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 3 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | INOLA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $518,798,350 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 8,255.07 (vs Oklahoma $7,371) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 62,846 people (at Oklahoma median) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 81.4% |
|---|---|
| Pct Walked | 2.6% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 37.1 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 15.6% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 2 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | fair |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12