How much does smoking cost in Oklahoma? (2026)
$9.89
average pack in Oklahoma (Jan 2026), #31 most expensive of 51. State excise $2.03 + federal $1.01.
$3,610a year for a pack a day
5.4%average yearly price rise, 2016–2026
$46,989roughly, the next 10 years at that pace
A pack a day since…
| Started | Spent (real Oklahoma prices) | Same money in the S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $27,514 | $58,084 |
| 2006 | $45,968 | $178,310 |
| 1996 | $56,195 | $278,606 |
Monthly, through December 2025. S&P 500 total returns with dividends (A. Damodaran, NYU Stern). Historical illustration, not a prediction.
50+ years of pack prices in Oklahoma
| 1970 | $0.40 |
| 1980 | $0.66 |
| 1990 | $1.49 |
| 2000 | $2.90 |
| 2010 | $5.34 |
| 2020 | $6.96 |
| 2026 | $9.89 |
Sources: CDC, The Tax Burden on Tobacco (1970–2019); Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (2020–2026).
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In Oklahoma, 13.2% of adults smoke, down from 26.1% in 2011. 27.1% are former smokers: more people in Oklahoma have quit than still smoke.
CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), 2011–2025.
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