Low Water Wharf, 2006
Catoosa’s story
143 years in pictures
Census counts: 241 in 1900, a low of 241 in 1900, 7,440 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2006 and 2 maps from 1963 on.
- 1883Catoosa is settled
CatoosaOK
A town of 7,471, settled in 1883.
2 bordering townsMap →
Photo: formulanone · CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
7,471
2025 Census estimate · +0.6% since 2020
Typical home
$235K
+4.4% in a year
Household income
$72K
median
Median age
37.6
years
Jobs based here
11,090
A job hub
TownGrade
C
#69 of 131 in OK
Is Catoosa a good place to live?
Catoosa gives you more for your money than most places: a typical home costs about $235K, 3.4 years of the Tulsa metro’s $69K median household income. It grades C overall, 69th among Oklahoma's 131 graded towns. The low prices come with trade-offs. Residents are less healthy than 78% of U.S. towns on CDC estimates. The biggest park or preserve is Rogers Point Park, at 51 acres. Catoosa’s July high is 92°F, close to Oklahoma’s towns (93°F) and above U.S. towns (85°F).
What makes Catoosa stand out
Where Catoosa beats most towns.
Jobs vs. working residents
Jobs here11,090
Residents who work3,497
Work
3.2 jobs for every working resident
A regional job hub: more jobs per worker than 98% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023.
Typical home value
Catoosa$235K
Oklahoma$221K
Cost of livingB+
More affordable than 74% of U.S. towns
Zillow Home Value Index; area median household income, Census ACS.
A job hub
Every workday, about 10,747 people come to Catoosa for work
Where Catoosa’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
11,090jobs based in Catoosa
10%of working residents work in town
11 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Catoosa grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Oklahoma), ordered by how far Catoosa is from typical.
HealthAscension St. John Broken Arrow 7.2 miles awayC−Open →Cost of livingB+Open →SafetyCOpen →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listCOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.6 of 20; 3.7% of households have no car; 1.2% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC+Open →SchoolsC+Open →Jobs & income$72K median household incomeB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors2% conserved landC+Open →HistoryC−Open →Civic life1.9 library visits per resident; 3.9 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 28 attractions →BOK Center and 24 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Catoosa. Close and well known come first.
13 mi Stadium & arenaBOK Center
10 mi Stadium & arenaSkelly Field at H. A. Chapman Stadium
11 mi MuseumThe Outsiders House Museum
12 mi MuseumPhilbrook Museum of Art10 mi Theme parkBell's Amusement Park
37 mi MuseumUSS BatfishSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
BOK Center: Okiefromokla, Public domain · Skelly Field at H. A. Chapman Stadium: Chippothenut, CC BY 3.0 · The Outsiders House Museum: TheDoctorWho, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Philbrook Museum of Art: Dustin M. Ramsey, aka Kralizec! at English Wikipedia. Cropped by CPacker., Attribution · USS Batfish: Blackwing.1, CC BY-SA 3.0
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Catoosa: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Catoosa, and how to reach them.
PowerVerdigris Valley Elec Coop12.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterRogers Co RWD # 5No health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Catoosa’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Oklahoma you can register online until 25 days before Election Day, in person until 25 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 25 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereSecretary, Rogers County Election BoardRogers County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP codes74015, 74108, 7411674015 65% · 74108 18% · 74116 17%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Catoosa.
Catoosa carries less natural-hazard risk than nearly all of Oklahoma (mostly inland flooding), draws workers from Tulsa and beyond and looks healthier within Oklahoma than nationally.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B−
About two in five of Catoosa’s working residents commute to Tulsa
11,090 jobs are based in Catoosa, 3.2 for every working resident, so most of the people who work here commute in.
Most working residents leave Catoosa for work: only 10% work in town. Jobs based in Catoosa grew to 11,090 in 2023, 2,477 more than in 2013. The average trip to work in Catoosa is 20 minutes.
10%work in town
| Catoosa | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 9.8% | 22% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 13% | 18% | 9.6% |
| Work from home | 6.5% | 6.6% | 11% |
Where working residents work
In Catoosa10%
Tulsa43%
Broken Arrow7%
Oklahoma City5%
Owasso3%
11 mi
median commute distance
11,090
jobs based in Catoosa
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
C+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 36% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SchoolsC+
Catoosa’s public schools trail 57% of Oklahoma districts
Its public schools are run by the Catoosa school district. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Catoosa HS, with 542 students.
43%of OK districts it outscoresC+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee EsLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 857 | – |
| Catoosa HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 542 | C |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OK on state tests and graduation
#25for trails in OK
| Catoosa | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 1.6% | 7% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.5 miles per square mile | 0.2 | 0.4 |
1.6%
conserved · 123 of 7,632 acres
6.0 mi
of trails · 0.5 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Rogers Point Park | — | 51 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HealthC−
For health, Catoosa earns a C−
Within Oklahoma it is healthier than 63% of the 131 graded towns: much of Oklahoma scores lower on these measures.
32% of Catoosa adults get no exercise outside work.
22%healthier than U.S. townsC−Health Grade
| Catoosa | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 34% | 25% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 18% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 14% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 40% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
0 better32 too close to call0 worse
Ascension St. John Broken Arrow
7.2 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
63rd
percentile among OK towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C
Catoosa faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
FEMA rates its natural-hazard risk lower than 99% of Oklahoma towns; that rating is what its C for hazard risk is built on.
Catoosa’s FEMA risk score is 23 of 100. Since 1984, 6 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Catoosa.
23risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingIce stormsTornadoes
6
paid flood claims since 1984
10
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
SafetyC
Catoosa sees more crime per resident than 70% of U.S. towns
Reported crimes fell from 195 to 116 over the last three FBI years, a drop beyond ordinary year-to-year swings.
Within Oklahoma, it does better than 50% of towns.
30%of U.S. towns report more crimeCSafety Grade
| Catoosa | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 3.5 per 1,000 residents | 2.7 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 12 per 1,000 residents | 14.1 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Catoosa3.5
Oklahoma4.1
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Catoosa12
Oklahoma18.4
U.S.15.5
30th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
50th
percentile among OK towns
26
violent crimes reported in 2025
90
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Climate
Four seasons and hot summers in Catoosa
July afternoons average 92.3°: hotter than most of the country, but cooler than 77% of Oklahoma places with climate records; January nights average 27.1°.
Catoosa has chilly winters and hot summers. About 9 inches of snow falls in a winter.
9″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter29–50°
Spring49–71°
Summer70–90°
Fall50–73°
Nov 4
typical first frost
Mar 31
typical last frost
+0.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
An age mix much like Oklahoma’s
No broad age group is more than 4 points off the Oklahoma average. 14% of residents are 65 or older in Catoosa. 21% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 28% across Oklahoma.
37.6median age · OK 37
| Catoosa | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 14% | 16% | 18% |
| Median age | 37.6 years | 36.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 22% | 25% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 21% | 20% | 29% |
CatoosaOklahomaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma12%
High school36%
Some college24%
Associate’s8%
Bachelor’s15%
Graduate6%
Women and men · all residents
47% women, 53% men
About 112 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±2.2 points). Across Oklahoma, 50.2% of residents are women. Among residents 75 and older, 54% are men (OK 42%). Median age: women 38.2, men 36.9.
| Catoosa | OK | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11.6% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.4% | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 9.4% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 14.2% | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 15.6% | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.8% | 11.4% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.9% | 11.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 7.7% | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.3% | 6.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 12% | 10.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 35.6% | 30.6% | 26% |
| Some college | 23.8% | 22.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7.7% | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 15.2% | 18.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 5.6% | 9.9% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
HousingCost of living grade B+
For cost of living, Catoosa earns a B+
Typical home values rose 4.4% in the year to September 2026.
$235KZillow home value
| Catoosa | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 61% | 62% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,066 a month | $870 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Catoosa$235K
Oklahoma$221K
Market temperature
74
days on market
97%
sale-to-list price
+4.4%
value change, 1 year
9
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Catoosa
19pages on Catoosa
The big questions
SchoolsC+Behind 57% of OK districts · 3 schoolsSafetyC3.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthC−Better than OK on 0 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingB+$235K typical home · up 4.4% in a yearWork & commuteB−$72K median household income · 11,090 jobs hereNatural hazardsCFEMA risk higher than 23% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
10 within 15 miles of the center of Catoosa
Phillips Theological SeminaryUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Tulsa5.5 miTulsa Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Tulsa12.2 mi$3,792 in-state tuitionRogers State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Claremore12.3 mi$7,750 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Catoosa residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Oklahoma.
About Catoosa
City in Oklahoma, United States
Catoosa is a city in Rogers and Wagoner counties in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The population was 7,440 at the 2020 census, up from 7,159 at the 2010 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 7.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 623 ft
- ZIP code
- 74015
Catoosa’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Catoosa.
TulsaFair OaksCatoosa
How the neighbors grade
Fair Oaks isn’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Catoosa with a neighbor →
Questions about Catoosa
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Catoosa, OK a good place to live?
Catoosa grades C overall, better than 25% of U.S. towns and #69 of 131 in Oklahoma. It grades C− for health, C for safety and C+ for schools. Health is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Catoosa, OK safe?
Within Oklahoma, it does better than 50% of towns.
Is Catoosa, OK expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B+.