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Jay, OK

Jay, OK.

Population: 8,266 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Jay, OK is $237,030 — up 6.6% over the past year. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, strongwind, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$237,030

Median home value

+6.6%

1-year change

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$237,030
1-year appreciation
+6.6%
3-year appreciation
+9.3%
5-year appreciation
+19.9%
10-year appreciation
+100.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$237,030
House Price Index (state)
387.2 (+3.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
64
New listings (monthly)
9

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
JAY ES, JAY HS, JAY MS, JAY UPPER ES

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind, coldWave, drought, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 84% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
83.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
51.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pea Ridge National Military Park (43 mi)
National parks include
Pea Ridge National Military Park, George Washington Carver National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Grand Lake Regional Airport (NRI) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) (31 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+246 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
25.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.6%
Median annual property tax
$639
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
47.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,666
Average weekly wage
$788
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
42

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

JayState medianUS median
Median home value$237,030$184,904$289,727
Median annual property tax$639$830$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Jay, OK?
$237,030.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Jay, OK?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, coldWave, drought, heatWave.
What is the wildfire risk in Jay, OK?
Risk to homes is higher than 84% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Jay, OK?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Jay, OK?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Jay, OK?
4 schools (1 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Jay, OK?
Regional Price Parity: 88.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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