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Payne County

City in Oklahoma, United States

Overview

Payne County, anchored by Stillwater, offers a welcoming college-town vibe, affordable living, and scenic natural spots. Its mix of university energy, charming downtown, and outdoor adventures appeal to students, families, and visitors alike.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Oklahoma
Population
81,646
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
36.08°, -96.98°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,085
Local Cost
$1,290
Local Income
$3,300
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
15.8°C
Summer Avg
27.6°C
Winter Avg
3.4°C
Record High
47.1°C
Record Low
-20.4°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
937 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SWO
Distance
14 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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