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Overall Rating: 85/100 · 40,000 veterans (6% of population)
Benefit details verified January 2025. Tax exemptions, caps, and eligibility change and can vary by county — always confirm current figures with your county assessor and your Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs before you rely on them.
Full exemption on military retirement pay since 2022
0.9% average effective rate
Full exemption
100% permanent service-connected (or TDIU at 100%): full exemption of homestead fair-cash value, no cap. Nothing below 100%.
Source ↗100% disabled veterans receive sales tax exemption up to $25,000 annually
$142,840
VA Medical Center
921 NE 13th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73104
(405) 456-1000
Cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, primary care, mental health, audiology, optometry, dialysis
University
Post-9/11 GI Bill eligible veterans, unlimited students
4-year value: $446,816
Median Home
$280,000
1BR Rent
$850/mo
COL Index
82
Unemployment
3.2%
Major employers: Tinker AFB (25,000+), State of Oklahoma (30,000+), INTEGRIS Health, OU Health, Paycom, Devon Energy, Love's
Pros: Strongest job market, VA Medical Center in city, Tinker AFB 20 min, state government jobs with veteran preference, full property tax exemption for 100% disabled ($2,520/yr savings), urban amenities
Cons: Crime varies by neighborhood, schools highly variable by district, tornado risk, hot humid summers, traffic congestion
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$0 down, no PMI. Funding fee waived for service-connected veterans.
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