Oklahoma

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Oklahoma State Population 4,019,800
Sales Tax 4.5%
State Income Tax 0.25% - 4.75%
Median Household Income $49,979
Average Home Value $195,632
Average Property Tax / Rate $1,757 / 0.76%

Oklahoma

Oklahoma is a U.S. state in the South Central region of the United States. It is bordered by Texas on the south and west, Kansas on the north, Missouri on the northeast, Arkansas on the east, New Mexico on the west, and Colorado on the northwest. Partially in the western extreme of the Upland South, it is the 20th-most extensive and the 28th-most populous of the 50 United States. Its residents are known as Oklahomans and its capital and largest city is Oklahoma City.

Nicknames: Native America (official), Land of the Red Man, Sooner State

Oklahoma was admitted to the Union as the 46th state on November 16, 1907. The state is named after the Choctaw word okla, meaning "people" or "tribe", and humma, meaning "red earth".

Oklahoma has a diverse landscape, with rolling hills, mountains, forests, and grasslands. The state is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, elk, bears, and coyotes.

Oklahoma has a temperate climate, with four distinct seasons. The summers are hot and humid, while the winters are cold and windy. The average temperature in Oklahoma City is 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Oklahoma is home to a variety of industries, including oil and gas, agriculture, and manufacturing. The state is also home to a number of universities, including the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University.

Oklahoma is a popular tourist destination, with attractions such as the Oklahoma City National Memorial, the Tulsa Zoo, and the Chickasaw National Recreation Area.

The state is also home to a number of cultural attractions, including the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, the Tulsa Philharmonic, and the Lyric Theatre.

Oklahoma is a great place to live, work, and raise a family. The state has a strong economy, a low cost of living, and a variety of cultural and recreational opportunities.

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