Jenks: Economy & Jobs
Median household income in Jenks is $111,004 (1.6× higher than Tulsa County median $69,009; 1.7× higher than Oklahoma median $65,039), with homes at a median value of $327,100. The surrounding county supports 368,636 jobs (avg $63,561).
- $85,703 avg taxable income per return — lower than the median household income (vs Oklahoma $74,344).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $111,004 — above the Oklahoma median ($62,125). Poverty rate 6.8% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 2.9× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Rent To Income Pct | 17.3% |
| Affordability · Affordable | Yes |
| Affordability · Interpretation | very affordable |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $297,370 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $25,485,442 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $85,703 (vs Oklahoma $74,344) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $119,615 |
| Median Household Income | $111,004 (vs Oklahoma $62,125) |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% |
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 | white_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | affluent |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $111,004 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 1.8% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 15% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 20.50 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 14.7% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | short commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 368,636 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $23,430,987,658 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $63,561 |
| 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 | 1.8% (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 | 870 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 1,907 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 2.20 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Horticulture Totals, Animal Totals, Floriculture Totals, Bedding Plant Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 19,392 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 321,812 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 18,192,101 |
| 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 | 112 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 22 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 72 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 174 |
| Local Businesses · Department Stores | 10 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 109 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 49 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 27 |
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 | 612 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 607 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 110 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 177 |
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 (8)
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 (5)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Maverik 5098 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 16 |
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 | JENKS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION |
|---|
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 | $4,749,689,388 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 7,096.73 (vs Oklahoma $7,371) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 669,279 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 75.8% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 0.6% |
| Pct Walked | 14.7% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 34.3 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 23.8% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 10 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Affordable | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | hospital access, VA nearby, affordable |
| Retirement Score · Rating | good |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12