Looking to live off the grid? These Oklahoma counties are among the country's top choices

Sick of the fast-paced city life? Need an escape from people? An off-grid lifestyle might appeal to you.

According to a recent poll, three Oklahoma counties are among the best for off-the-grid living.

Top Oklahoma counties for off-grid living

In its poll of 3,000 people nationwide, BusinessElectric.com says these counties were the most popular choices in the Sooner State:

• No. 30, Pushmataha County: Pushmataha County sits in the southeastern part if Oklahoma with a population of almost 11,000. This region of the state offers an abundance greenery, trees and outdoor appeal.
• No. 40, Adair County: On the Oklahoma-Arkansas border is Adair County with a population of about 19,500.
• No. 100, Le Flore County: Also on the Oklahoma-Arkansas border, Le Flore County sits south of Adair County with a population of almost 50,000.

The top 5 locations nationwide to live off the grid

• No. 1, Wasco County, Oregon: The county gained significant attention as the setting for the Netflix series "Wild Wild Country," which documents the controversial Rajneeshpuram community led by Indian guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh in the 1980s. Despite the community's tumultuous end, the show has appeared to have sparked renewed interest in off-grid lifestyles in Wasco County, according to Business Electric.
• No. 2, Hot Springs County, Wyoming: Ranked second, Hot Springs County in central Wyoming offers a rural environment enriched with natural hot springs, rivers, and mountains. The county's remote areas provide the essential seclusion and resources necessary for off-grid living.
• No. 3, Meriwether County, Georgia: Located in west-central Georgia, Meriwether County offers a rural setting with large parcels of land available for purchase. The county's strong agricultural community and abundant natural resources support a sustainable off-grid lifestyle.
• No. 4, Bienville Parish, Louisiana: Situated in northern Louisiana, Bienville Parish provides a rural environment with access to plentiful natural resources like forests and bodies of water. The parish's remote areas offer privacy and opportunities for alternative living.
• No. 5, Somerset County, Maine: Completing the top five, Somerset County in central Maine boasts a rural environment with vast forests and access to rivers and lakes. The county's low population density and natural beauty make it an ideal location for off-grid living.