Eviction Data
Eviction rates in Oklahoma are staggering.
Oklahoma has the sixth-highest eviction rate in the nation and one of the shortest eviction timelines. When eviction rates are high, so are rates of school absenteeism and job loss. Physical and mental health outcomes suffer. Family unity is jeopardized and rates of childhood trauma increase.
An eviction is not a one-time event. It is, most often, the beginning of long-lasting and far-reaching trauma.
This data story explores the 2024 eviction landscape—who is being evicted in Oklahoma County, where they live, and the cost for taxpayers. Evictions continue to increase in Oklahoma County, leading to the displacement of thousands of families every year.
Eviction casts a long shadow over a child’s future. This data story explores the lasting impact of eviction on children and families through shared experiences, in-depth research, and local data.
Sensible solutions can help reduce evictions and improve outcomes relating to the economy, the workforce, education, and child well-being. This data story explores Oklahoma’s current eviction laws and the impact these evictions have on the broader community.
Evictions in Oklahoma County continue to be higher than pre-pandemic numbers, with thousands of households displaced due to eviction each year. This data story explores who is being evicted and who actually carries the cost of those displacements.
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