Grant County

Grant County is located in north-central Oklahoma along the Kansas border, within the state’s Wheat Belt region. Established at the time of Oklahoma statehood and named for President Ulysses S. Grant, the county developed around rail-era towns and an agricultural economy tied to the open plains. It is a small, largely rural county with a population of roughly 4,000 residents. Land use is dominated by cultivated fields and pasture, reflecting an economy centered on wheat and other row crops, cattle production, and related agribusiness services. The landscape is generally flat to gently rolling prairie, with a sparse settlement pattern and small incorporated communities. Civic and commercial activity is concentrated in Medford, which serves as the county seat and primary administrative center.

Grant County is located in north-central Oklahoma along the Kansas border, within the Enid micropolitan region. The county seat is Medford, and the area is part of the state’s predominantly agricultural Great Plains landscape.

Population Size

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Grant County, Oklahoma, Grant County had an estimated population of 4,344 (2023). The same source reports the 2020 population as 4,501.

Age & Gender

According to U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (most recent profile totals shown):

• Age distribution (share of total population)
  • Under 18 years: 20.2%
  • Age 65 and older: 21.8%
• Gender ratio
  • Female persons: 49.3% (male share implied as the remainder)

Racial & Ethnic Composition

According to U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts:

• Race (alone, except Hispanic/Latino where noted)
  • White: 84.8%
  • Black or African American: 0.8%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native: 3.2%
  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander: 0.0%
  • Two or more races: 7.5%
• Ethnicity
  • Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 7.2%

Household & Housing Data

According to U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts:

• Households (2018–2022): 1,715
• Owner-occupied housing unit rate (2018–2022): 76.6%
• Median value of owner-occupied housing units (2018–2022): $77,700
• Median selected monthly owner costs with a mortgage (2018–2022): $1,045
• Median selected monthly owner costs without a mortgage (2018–2022): $451
• Median gross rent (2018–2022): $566

For local government and planning resources, visit the Grant County, Oklahoma official website.

Grant County, Oklahoma is a largely rural county with low population density, so longer last‑mile distances and fewer providers can constrain reliable home internet, shaping how residents access email (often via mobile networks or shared connections rather than fixed broadband).

Direct county-level email usage statistics are not generally published; email access trends are therefore inferred from proxy indicators such as broadband subscriptions, device availability, and age structure reported by the U.S. Census Bureau (data.census.gov).

Digital access indicators (proxy for email access)

Census American Community Survey tables for broadband subscriptions and computer/Internet access provide the best available signals of likely email adoption in Grant County, since email typically requires consistent internet access and an internet-capable device.

Age distribution and email adoption

Age distribution from ACS demographic profiles is relevant because older populations tend to have lower rates of routine online account use, while working-age adults more commonly rely on email for employment, government, and services (see ACS profiles via U.S. Census Bureau).

Gender distribution

Gender balance is generally less predictive of email adoption than age and connectivity; ACS sex-by-age tables support describing any skew without implying usage differences.

Connectivity and infrastructure limitations

Rural infrastructure constraints are reflected in federal coverage and deployment metrics such as the FCC National Broadband Map, which documents availability limits that can reduce consistent email access.

Grant County is in north-central Oklahoma along the Kansas border. The county is predominantly rural, with small population centers and extensive agricultural land. Low population density, long distances between cell sites, and flat-to-gently rolling plains typical of this region are structural factors that commonly shape mobile coverage quality (especially indoor signal strength) and the economics of network upgrades.

Data scope and limitations (county specificity)

County-level statistics for mobile device ownership and “mobile-only” internet behavior are limited in public datasets. The most reliable county-resolvable sources for network availability come from federal coverage maps and broadband availability files, while many adoption indicators are published at state level or for larger geographies. Where Grant County–specific adoption data is not publicly available, this is stated explicitly.

Network availability (coverage) in Grant County

Network availability describes where mobile broadband service is advertised as available, not whether residents subscribe or experience consistent performance.

• FCC mobile broadband coverage (4G LTE and 5G)
  The primary public reference for coverage claims by mobile providers is the FCC’s mobile broadband maps and underlying Broadband Data Collection (BDC). These datasets indicate claimed service availability by technology (LTE/5G) and provider coverage footprints.
  Source: FCC National Broadband Map (switch to “Mobile Broadband” to view LTE/5G layers and provider footprints).

• FCC Broadband Data Collection (methodology and caveats)
  FCC coverage is based on provider-reported availability and standardized propagation modeling rules; it does not directly equal on-the-ground experience. Local terrain, tower backhaul capacity, congestion, and in-building penetration can materially affect user experience even within an “available” area.
  Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection overview.

• Oklahoma statewide broadband planning context (including mobile as part of broadband ecosystem)
  Oklahoma’s broadband office and related state planning documents provide context on rural broadband challenges and investment priorities, but they typically emphasize fixed broadband; mobile coverage is often discussed in terms of gaps and reliability rather than subscription behavior at the county level.
  Source: Oklahoma Broadband Office.

4G vs 5G availability (what is generally measurable)

• 4G LTE: LTE is the baseline mobile broadband technology mapped in the FCC system and is generally more geographically extensive than 5G in rural counties. FCC map layers allow visualization of LTE availability by provider at the county scale.
• 5G: 5G availability tends to cluster near towns, along major highways, and in areas where mid-band spectrum deployment and supporting backhaul are present. The FCC map distinguishes 5G availability, but it does not necessarily indicate whether 5G is low-band, mid-band, or mmWave in a way that fully predicts performance in rural settings.

Household adoption and mobile access indicators (distinct from coverage)

Adoption describes whether households actually subscribe to mobile service, own smartphones, or rely on mobile as their primary internet connection. Public, county-specific adoption metrics for smartphone ownership and mobile-only internet use are limited.

• Internet subscription and device questions in federal surveys (county-level limits)
  The U.S. Census Bureau measures internet subscription types and some device/usage characteristics through surveys such as the American Community Survey (ACS). However, detailed device-type breakouts (for example, smartphone-only internet) are not consistently available at the county level as standard published tables, and year-to-year sampling limits can affect reliability for sparsely populated counties.
  Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

• What can be stated without overstating county detail

  • Coverage maps can show that mobile broadband is available across mapped areas, but they do not show subscription rates or smartphone penetration within the county.
  • County-level adoption estimates may be possible through specialized tabulations or microdata analysis rather than standard published tables; those are not typically presented as ready-made Grant County indicators in public dashboards.

Mobile internet usage patterns (behavior and connectivity experience)

Direct county-level measures of usage patterns (share of traffic over cellular vs Wi‑Fi, intensity of streaming, typical speeds by technology generation) are generally not available in public, official datasets. The following items are measurable at the county scale, with limitations.

• Availability of LTE/5G vs actual performance
  The FCC availability layers indicate where providers claim LTE/5G service. Performance (speed/latency) varies based on:

  • Distance to cell sites and in-building penetration in sparsely built areas
  • Backhaul constraints in rural networks
  • Congestion patterns that can be concentrated at town centers and along commuting corridors
    These influences are well-established in telecommunications engineering, but publicly reported, county-specific performance series are not consistently published by official sources.

• Mobile as a supplement vs substitute for fixed broadband (county-level limitation)
  Whether households rely on mobile as their only internet connection is an adoption behavior typically tracked in national surveys, but county-level “mobile-only” estimates are not consistently available as a standard published statistic for Grant County.

Common device types (smartphones vs other devices)

Public, county-level device-type distributions (smartphone vs basic phone; tablets; hotspots) are not commonly published in an official, ready-to-cite format for Grant County.

• What is supported by public measurement frameworks
  • The ACS and related federal surveys address devices and internet subscription in broad terms, but detailed device ownership tabulations at small geographies can be limited by sample size.
    Source: Census Bureau computer and internet access topic pages.
  • FCC availability data describes network service availability, not device ownership.

Demographic and geographic factors influencing mobile usage in Grant County

These factors are grounded in the county’s rural profile and in how mobile networks are typically engineered and upgraded.

• Rural settlement pattern and population density

  • Lower density generally reduces the economic incentive for dense tower grids and rapid multi-generation upgrades everywhere, which can lead to larger areas with fewer sites and more variable indoor coverage.
  • Small towns often have better signal consistency than very sparsely populated areas due to closer site spacing and more concentrated demand.

• Transportation corridors and service emphasis

  • Mobile coverage improvements frequently prioritize major roads and population centers, which can produce stronger availability along highways and around town centers than in remote sections of the county. FCC mobile maps are the most direct public way to visualize these patterns in reported availability.
    Source: FCC mobile broadband availability map.

• Socioeconomic and age structure (county-specific quantification not provided here)

  • Nationally, smartphone ownership and mobile-only connectivity correlate with age, income, and housing stability. County-specific distributions for these factors can be obtained from Census demographic profiles, but translating them into definitive smartphone penetration for Grant County requires county-level device ownership data that is not consistently published in standard tables.
    Source: data.census.gov (Census tables and profiles).

Summary: availability vs adoption (clear distinction)

• Network availability (measurable for Grant County): Provider-reported 4G LTE and 5G coverage footprints are available through the FCC’s mobile broadband map and BDC documentation. These describe where service is claimed to be available, not what residents subscribe to or the typical speeds they receive.
• Household adoption (limited county-level publication): Public, official county-level indicators for smartphone penetration, mobile-only internet reliance, and device-type splits are not consistently available in standard published products for Grant County. The U.S. Census Bureau provides foundational internet-access and demographic context, but detailed device/adoption metrics at this county’s scale often face sample-size and publication constraints.

Grant County is a rural county in north‑central Oklahoma along the Kansas border; its county seat is Medford, and it sits within an agriculture‑oriented region with small towns and long travel distances to larger metros. These characteristics typically correspond with heavier reliance on mobile internet and community-oriented communication (local groups, school and civic updates), alongside the same broad statewide and national social media patterns documented in major surveys.

User statistics (local availability and proxies)

• County-specific social media penetration: No high-quality, publicly available dataset provides verified, representative social-media penetration rates specifically for Grant County residents.
• Most reliable benchmark (U.S. adult usage): National survey data show that a large majority of U.S. adults use at least one social media site, and platform usage varies substantially by age. Pew Research Center’s national tracking provides the most cited reference point for this baseline (see Pew Research Center: Social Media Use in 2023).
• Local context affecting participation: Rural counties tend to show slightly lower social media adoption than urban/suburban areas, primarily due to age composition and broadband access patterns; national rural/urban differences are documented in Pew’s internet and technology work (see Pew Research Center internet and technology research).

Age group trends (who uses social media most)

National patterns are consistent across states and are typically used as the best available proxy in the absence of county-level surveys:

• Highest usage: Ages 18–29 show the highest overall social media adoption and the highest rates on visually oriented and short‑form video platforms (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok), per Pew’s 2023 social media estimates.
• Broad adoption: Ages 30–49 generally remain heavy users, with strong use of Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram; WhatsApp and Reddit vary more by community and education.
• Lower usage: Ages 65+ have the lowest overall adoption, with usage concentrated on a narrower set of platforms (especially Facebook and YouTube).

Gender breakdown (directional differences)

County-level gender splits are not published in a validated, representative form; national survey findings provide the most reliable directional picture:

• Women tend to report higher usage of Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and greater participation in community/group features.
• Men tend to report higher usage of Reddit and some news/interest-driven communities. These patterns are reflected in Pew’s platform-by-demographic reporting (see Pew Research Center: Social Media Use in 2023).

Most-used platforms (percentages from reputable national surveys)

Because platform usage percentages are not available specifically for Grant County, the most defensible approach is to cite U.S.-level platform reach from Pew, which is commonly used for local benchmarking:

• YouTube: among the highest-reach platforms nationally (Pew).
• Facebook: remains one of the highest-reach platforms nationally, especially among older adults and in rural areas (Pew).
• Instagram: strong among adults under 50 (Pew).
• TikTok: disproportionately used by younger adults (Pew).
• Snapchat: concentrated among younger adults (Pew).
• X (formerly Twitter) and Reddit: smaller overall reach than YouTube/Facebook; usage skews toward specific demographic groups (Pew).

For current percentages by platform, use Pew’s latest table in Social Media Use in 2023 (U.S. adults).

Behavioral trends (engagement patterns and platform preferences)

• Community information and local updates: In rural counties like Grant County, engagement commonly concentrates around Facebook Pages and Groups for schools, local government notices, church/community events, and buy/sell/trade activity—reflecting Facebook’s strength in community networking and older-age adoption (Pew national patterns).
• Video-first consumption: YouTube functions as a cross-age utility platform (how-to, news clips, entertainment). Nationally high reach makes it a primary channel for passive consumption and search-driven viewing (Pew).
• Short-form video growth among younger residents: TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts align with younger adults’ higher rates of daily usage and content sharing (Pew).
• Messaging and private sharing: Sharing increasingly occurs through direct messages and private groups rather than public posting, a broad trend documented in platform research and consistent with national observations of shifting engagement toward smaller audiences (summarized across Pew internet/social findings: Pew internet and technology research).
• News and civic content exposure: Social platforms are commonly used as pathways to news and local information; platform reliance for news varies by age and platform type, with YouTube and Facebook often prominent in reach (see Pew Research Center: Social Media and News Fact Sheet).

Grant County does not generally maintain its own birth, death, or adoption files as county-level records; these vital records are administered statewide by the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH), Vital Records. OSDH issues certified copies and provides public-facing guidance on eligibility and ordering; many records are not open to general public inspection.

At the county level, family- and associate-related public records primarily consist of marriage licenses and divorce-related court filings. Marriage licenses are typically issued and recorded by the Grant County Clerk. Divorce decrees and related filings are maintained by the Oklahoma State Courts Network (OSCN) – Grant County District Court and by the local court clerk office.

Public databases include statewide court case indexes and docket information through OSCN, which provides online access to many case records, subject to redactions and statutory confidentiality.

Access methods include online ordering or requests through OSDH for vital records; in-person or written requests through the Grant County Clerk for recorded instruments; and online lookup through OSCN for many court cases, with in-person access at the courthouse for records not available online.

Privacy restrictions commonly apply to adoption records (generally sealed), certain birth and death records, and to sensitive information in court files (e.g., protected addresses, juvenile matters, and sealed cases).

Types of records available

Marriage records (licenses and certificates)

• Marriage license applications and issued licenses are created and recorded by the Grant County Court Clerk as part of the county’s marriage records.
• State-level marriage certificates (marriage “vital records” used for identification and legal proof) are maintained by the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH), Vital Records.

Divorce records (decrees and case files)

• Divorce decrees and the associated civil court case file are maintained by the Grant County Court Clerk, because divorce is a district court proceeding.
• State-level divorce “certificates” (a vital record summary distinct from the full decree) are maintained by OSDH Vital Records.

Annulment records

• Annulments are handled as district court civil cases. Orders granting annulment and related filings are maintained by the Grant County Court Clerk in the case record.

Where records are filed and how they can be accessed

Grant County (local filings)

• Marriage licenses/returns (county marriage record): Filed and recorded with the Grant County Court Clerk.
• Divorce and annulment case records: Filed with the Grant County Court Clerk (district court civil docket/case file).
• Access methods: Copies are typically obtained by requesting them from the Grant County Court Clerk’s office. Many Oklahoma court case events and registers of actions are also viewable through the Oklahoma courts’ online docket system OSCN for participating counties, with document images and sensitive data generally restricted.
  • OSCN: https://www.oscn.net/

Oklahoma state agencies (vital records)

• Marriage certificates and divorce certificates: Maintained by OSDH Vital Records and requested through that office (by application with identification and fees under state rules).
  • OSDH Vital Records: https://oklahoma.gov/health/services/birth-and-death-certificates.html

Typical information included in these records

Marriage license / county marriage record

Common elements include:

• Full names of both parties (and maiden name where applicable)
• Date the license was issued and the date/place of marriage (as returned by the officiant)
• Age/date of birth and residence at time of application (varies by era and form)
• Officiant name/title and certification/return details
• Names of witnesses (where required by the form used at the time)
• Recording information (book/page or instrument number)

Marriage certificate (state vital record)

Common elements include:

• Names of spouses
• Marriage date and location (county/city)
• Certificate/registration identifiers, filing date, and registrar information
• Additional demographic items as captured on the state form for the period

Divorce decree / divorce case file (district court)

Common elements include:

• Court name, case number, filing date, and parties’ names
• Grounds/claims stated in pleadings and procedural history in the docket
• Findings and orders on dissolution of marriage
• Orders addressing property/debt division, name change, and other relief requested
• Where applicable, provisions concerning minor children (custody/visitation) and support (often subject to confidentiality rules or redaction in public copies)

Divorce certificate (state vital record)

Common elements include:

• Names of parties
• Date and county where the divorce was granted
• State registration identifiers and filing information
• Summary data elements captured for vital statistics purposes (not the full decree text)

Annulment orders / case file

Common elements include:

• Court name, case number, parties’ names, and filing information
• Allegations and statutory basis asserted
• Order granting or denying annulment and related relief (such as restoration of a prior name)

Privacy or legal restrictions

Public access vs. restricted content

• County marriage records are generally treated as public records, subject to applicable Oklahoma public records laws and administrative practices.
• Divorce and annulment case records are generally public as court records, but certain filings or information may be confidential by law or court order, including:
  • Sealed cases or sealed documents
  • Records involving minors or sensitive family matters where statutes or court rules limit disclosure
  • Personally identifying information (PII) that may be redacted from public versions (commonly Social Security numbers, certain financial account numbers, and protected identifiers)

Vital records restrictions (state certificates)

• OSDH Vital Records issues certified copies under Oklahoma vital records statutes and agency rules. Access is typically restricted to eligible/requesting parties and requires compliance with identification, application, and fee requirements; some records may be subject to statutory waiting periods or other limitations depending on record type and age.

Practical access limitations

• Online court docket access (OSCN) generally provides case summaries and docket entries, while document images and sensitive content may be unavailable online and require in-person or clerk-mediated access, subject to redaction and sealing rules.

Grant County is in north-central Oklahoma on the Kansas border, with Medford as the county seat and a largely rural settlement pattern anchored by small towns and agricultural land. The county has a comparatively older age profile and slower population growth than the statewide average, with community life centered on local school districts, farm- and energy-linked businesses, and regional commuting to nearby employment hubs.

Education Indicators

• Public schools (districts and school names)

  • Grant County is primarily served by three public school districts:
    • Medford Public Schools (Medford)
    • Pond Creek–Hunter Public Schools (Pond Creek and Hunter)
    • Deer Creek–Lamont Public Schools (Lamont)
  • School-level campus names vary by district and are not consistently published in a single county-level roster; the most reliable consolidated directory is the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) district/school directory.

• Student–teacher ratios and graduation rates

  • Countywide student–teacher ratios and graduation rates are typically reported by district/school, not as an official county aggregate. District and site report cards provide the most current audited values:
    • Oklahoma School Report Cards (OSDE) (student–teacher ratio, graduation rate, academic indicators, student group breakdowns).
  • Proxy note (county context): Rural Oklahoma districts commonly operate with smaller enrollments and modest class sizes relative to metropolitan districts; precise ratios should be taken from the OSDE report cards for each district listed above.

• Adult educational attainment (high school diploma; bachelor’s degree and higher)

  • The most recent comprehensive estimates come from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year tables for Grant County:
    • High school graduate or higher (age 25+) and bachelor’s degree or higher (age 25+) are available via Census QuickFacts: Grant County, Oklahoma.
  • Proxy note: Grant County’s bachelor’s attainment is generally below the U.S. average, consistent with many rural Great Plains counties, while high school completion is typically closer to regional norms; the QuickFacts page provides the current percentages.

• Notable programs (STEM, vocational training, Advanced Placement)

  • Program availability is primarily district-specific:
    • Career and technical education (CTE): Grant County students commonly access CTE through regional technology center services; the statewide system is overseen by Oklahoma CareerTech. County-specific sending patterns vary by district.
    • Advanced Placement (AP) / concurrent enrollment: Offerings are listed in district course catalogs and reflected in OSDE report card metrics (participation and performance where reported). Consolidated countywide AP inventories are not typically published.

• School safety measures and counseling resources

  • Oklahoma districts follow state requirements and common practices that include visitor management, controlled entry procedures, emergency operations planning, drills, and coordination with local law enforcement; district safety policies are typically posted in board policy manuals and handbooks.
  • Student support services commonly include school counseling (academic planning and student wellness), with staffing and program scope varying by campus. OSDE report cards and district websites provide the most current staffing/service descriptions. State-level guidance for school support frameworks is available through OSDE student support resources (site navigation to counseling/student services varies by year).

Employment and Economic Conditions

• Unemployment rate (most recent year available)

  • The standard public benchmark is the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) annual average unemployment rate for Grant County:
    • BLS LAUS county data (select Oklahoma, then Grant County).
  • Proxy note: Year-to-year rates in small counties can be volatile; the most recent annual average is the most stable “current” indicator.

• Major industries and employment sectors

  • Grant County’s employment base is typically dominated by:
    • Agriculture (crop and livestock operations and related support services)
    • Public administration and education (local government and school districts)
    • Retail trade and services (local-serving businesses)
    • Construction and transportation (including agricultural supply chains)
    • Energy-related activity (varies with broader regional oil and gas conditions)
  • Sector distributions are available via ACS industry tables and summaries through Census QuickFacts.

• Common occupations and workforce breakdown

  • Common occupational groups in rural north-central Oklahoma typically include management, sales and office, construction/extraction, transportation/material moving, production, and education/health services roles.
  • Current county occupational composition is reported in ACS occupation tables (often summarized through QuickFacts and detailed via data.census.gov).

• Commuting patterns and mean commute times

  • Grant County residents often commute within the county for school/government/agricultural services and to nearby regional centers for specialized services, healthcare, and larger employers.
  • The mean travel time to work and mode share (drive alone/carpool) are available in ACS commuting tables summarized on Census QuickFacts.

• Local employment versus out-of-county work

  • “Worked in county of residence” versus “worked outside county” is not always presented as a single headline statistic for every county summary page, but ACS commuting flow concepts and related residence-vs-workplace patterns are available through Census commuting and workplace geography tables.
  • Proxy note: Rural counties commonly show a meaningful share of workers employed outside the county, reflecting limited local industry diversity and the pull of larger labor markets.

Housing and Real Estate

• Homeownership rate and rental share

  • Owner-occupied vs renter-occupied shares for Grant County are reported in ACS housing tenure and summarized on Census QuickFacts.
  • Proxy note: Grant County typically shows higher homeownership than urban counties, consistent with rural Oklahoma patterns.

• Median property values and recent trends

  • Median value of owner-occupied housing units is reported via ACS (QuickFacts).
  • Trend note (proxy): Like much of Oklahoma, values rose notably during 2020–2023, with rural markets often showing lower absolute medians but measurable appreciation; county-specific direction and magnitude should be taken from the ACS time series or reputable local assessor/market reporting.

• Typical rent prices

  • Median gross rent is reported in ACS and summarized on QuickFacts.
  • Proxy note: Rents in rural counties are generally below metropolitan Oklahoma levels, with limited multi-family inventory affecting availability and price dispersion.

• Types of housing

  • The housing stock is primarily single-family detached homes and manufactured homes on larger lots, reflecting rural settlement patterns.
  • Apartments and multi-family units exist mainly in town centers (e.g., Medford) but make up a smaller share than in cities.
  • Housing type shares (single-family, multi-unit, mobile/manufactured) are available in ACS structure-type tables.

• Neighborhood characteristics (proximity to schools or amenities)

  • Town-based neighborhoods (Medford, Pond Creek, Lamont, and nearby communities) provide the closest proximity to schools, municipal services, and local retail.
  • Rural homes and farmsteads often have longer travel distances to schools and daily services, with amenities concentrated along primary highways and town centers.

• Property tax overview (average rate and typical homeowner cost)

  • Oklahoma property taxes are administered at the county level, based on assessed value and millage rates across taxing jurisdictions (schools, county, municipalities).
  • County-level property tax burden indicators (such as median real estate taxes paid and related housing cost measures) are available through ACS and summarized on Census QuickFacts.
  • Proxy note: Effective property tax rates in Oklahoma are generally moderate by national standards, with school district millage comprising a substantial share of local property tax bills; the typical homeowner cost varies materially by location and assessed value within the county.