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HUD Open Data · 2026

What Are the Income Limits in Payne County, Oklahoma?

$98,800/yr 8.9%vs 2025 ($90,700)

HUD Income Limits (AMI) for , OK

The HUD Income Limits (2026) for Payne County, Oklahoma show a median income of $98,800 a year. The 30% AMI limit for a 4-person household is $33,000, 50% AMI is $45,750, and 80% AMI is $73,200. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development & Research, 2026 Income Limits.

Median Income in Payne County, OK and Neighbouring Counties

Creek: $95,000Lincoln: $77,500Logan: $97,300Pawnee: $76,400Payne County: $98,800Noble: $95,300$95,000$77,500$97,300$76,400$98,800$95,300

Income Limits by Household Size

Household Size30% AMI50% AMI80% AMI
1$19,250$32,050$51,250
2$22,000$36,600$58,550
3$27,320$41,150$65,850
4$33,000$45,750$73,200
5$38,680$49,350$79,050
6$44,360$53,050$84,900
7$50,040$56,750$90,800
8$55,720$60,350$96,600

How does Payne County, OK compare?

Median income ranked against all counties in Oklahoma.

Higher income limits than 99% of counties in Oklahoma · 2nd of 77

Lowest: Jefferson County($61,700)
Highest: Cimarron County($99,100)
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1Cimarron County$99,100
2Payne County(you are here)$98,800
3Canadian County$97,300
… 71 more …
75Jefferson County$61,700
76Adair County$61,500
77Harmon County$55,300

Frequently asked questions

What are the Income Limits in Payne County, Oklahoma for 2026?

The area median income in Payne County, Oklahoma is $98,800 a year for 2026. For a four-person household, the limits work out to $33,000 at 30% of the median (extremely low income), $45,750 at 50% (very low income), and $73,200 at 80% (low income). The full table by household size is above. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, 2026 Income Limits.

What is the median income in Payne County, Oklahoma?

HUD puts the area median income for Payne County, Oklahoma at $98,800 a year in 2026.

What is the 80% AMI income limit for a 2-person household in Payne County, Oklahoma?

For 2026, the 80% AMI (low income) limit for a 2-person household in Payne County, Oklahoma is $58,550 a year. At 50% AMI (very low income) the 2-person limit is $36,600, and at 30% AMI (extremely low income) it is $22,000. Limits for other household sizes are in the table above.

How do income limits in Payne County change with household size?

HUD publishes 2026 limits for household sizes 1 through 8. At 80% AMI in Payne County, the limit is $51,250 for a 1-person household, $58,550 for 2 people, $73,200 for 4 people, and $96,600 for 8 people. The table above lists every household size at 30%, 50%, and 80% AMI.

What do 30%/50%/80% AMI mean?

AMI stands for Area Median Income. 30% AMI means the income threshold is 30% of the area's median income. Households at or below 30% AMI are classified as extremely low income, 50% as very low income, and 80% as low income. These thresholds determine eligibility for federal housing programs like Section 8 vouchers and LIHTC properties.

When are Income Limits in Payne County updated?

HUD publishes new income limits annually, typically in spring. The 2026 figures apply for the full calendar year unless HUD issues an interim adjustment.

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Data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, public domain. 2026 Income Limits.