RANK #778 / 996 · POP 156,681 · OK
PROJECTED GROWTH: -0.4%
Canadian County, Oklahoma, is often recognized for its historic ties to the Chisholm Trail, a significant cattle drive route from the 1800s that once brought millions of cattle and horses through the area. Located in central Oklahoma, adjacent to Oklahoma County, it is part of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. Interstate 40 runs directly through the county, with connections to I-35 and I-44 nearby, making commutes to Oklahoma City feasible, often within 30 minutes from towns like El Reno. The community offers a relaxed lifestyle with access to city amenities, and outdoor recreation includes Lake El Reno for water sports and fishing, along with various parks.
Life in Canadian County appeals to families and young professionals, many of whom own their homes. The public school systems in towns like Yukon, Mustang, and Piedmont are highly rated. The local economy is supported by a mix of agribusiness, manufacturing, and retail trade, with proximity to the Oklahoma City market. Energy sectors, including oil and gas production, also contribute to the county's economic landscape.
Above national median (4.7x)
Below national median
Above national median
Below-average climate & terrain
Housing is fairly valued at 4.7x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
|
Mustang Natural Gas Plant
Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co.
|
$462M | Operating |
|
Canadian Hills Wind Farm
Canadian Hills Wind LLC (Operated by EDF Renewables)
|
$294M | Operating |
|
Canadian Battery/Storage (200 MW)
Undisclosed
|
$200M | Planned |
|
Shell Creek Renewable Energy Center
US Solar
|
$200M | Planned |
|
Canadian Battery/Storage (100 MW)
Undisclosed
|
$100M | Planned |
|
Multiple Residential Developments (Combined)
Various (e.g., LGI Homes, Rausch-Coleman Homes)
|
$50M | Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
Canadian County has a Boom Town Index score of 22/100, ranking #778 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +4.6% and a median household income of $82,364, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Canadian County is $212,700 with median rent at $1,129/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.3872, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +3.6% year-over-year. Job growth: +4.6%. Home values changed +1.4% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 6.26% of Canadian County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.