Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Oklahoma City has 719,849 people, so its D is an average across neighborhoods that differ more from each other than most towns do. Within Oklahoma State, that puts it 100th of 131. What weighs on its grade: it reports more crime per resident than 92% of U.S. towns, including 4,895 violent crimes reported to the FBI in 2025. 67% of working residents work locally in Oklahoma City, above both the Oklahoma State town median (22%) and the median of U.S. towns (8%). Its National Register listings include Oklahoma State Capitol and Union Depot. On cost of living, just 15 of Oklahoma State’s 229 towns do worse.
Where Oklahoma City beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
Overholser House| College | Students |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma City Community College | 6,009 |
| University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center | 3,313 |
| Oklahoma City University | 2,548 |
Its 147 National Register listings are more than in any other Oklahoma State town with a listing.
Census counts: 4,151 in 1890, 681,054 in 2020. The archive holds 17 old photos and papers going back to 1890 and 6 maps from 1893 on.
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Oklahoma State), ordered by how far Oklahoma City is from typical.
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Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Oklahoma City. Close and well known come first.
in town MuseumOklahoma City National Memorial419K visitors a yearin town Theme parkFrontier City
in town MuseumNational Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
19 mi Stadium & arenaGaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
in town MuseumMuseum of Osteologyin town Zoo & aquariumOklahoma City Zoo and Botanical GardenOklahoma City National Memorial: User:Dual Freq, CC BY 2.5 · National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium: Toniklemm, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Museum of Osteology: SkeletonsRCool, CC BY-SA 4.0
Who provides power, water and the rest in Oklahoma City, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
Ordered by what stands out in Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma City looks healthier within Oklahoma State than nationally and has seen reported crime fall beyond ordinary swings, but it has a long record of flood insurance claims.
Reported crimes fell from 25,030 to 23,802 over the last three FBI years, a drop beyond ordinary year-to-year swings.
Oklahoma City’s violent crime rate is 6.8 per 1,000 residents. Oklahoma City reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 92% report less. Oklahoma City’s property crime rate is 26.2 per 1,000 residents.
| Oklahoma City | Oklahoma State towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 6.8 per 1,000 residents | 2.7 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 26.2 per 1,000 residents | 14 | 9.9 |
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Three of its 191 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taft MSLargest public middle schoolGrades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 | 1,096 | D− |
| Westmoore HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 2,607 | A− |
| South Lake EsTop results in townGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 666 | A+ |
NCES · EDFacts
196 miles of trail in 153 parks and preserves. Crosstimbers Off-Road Vehicle Park, at 1,225 acres with 23.7 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve.
| Oklahoma City | Oklahoma State towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 9.6% | 6.9% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.3 miles per square mile | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Crosstimbers Off-Road Vehicle Park | 23.7 mi | 1,225 |
| 2. Oklahoma State Capitol Park | 4.7 mi | 240 |
| 3. Martin Park Nature Center | 2.5 mi | 122 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Oklahoma City has chilly winters and hot summers. The July high in Oklahoma City is 94°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Jobs based in Oklahoma City grew to 401,473 in 2023, 45,281 more than in 2013. 15% of Oklahoma City residents live below the poverty line. The top destinations are Edmond (4%), Norman (3%) and Tulsa (3%).
| Oklahoma City | Oklahoma State towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 15% | 18% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $69,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 11% | 6.6% | 11% |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Within Oklahoma State it is healthier than 78% of the 131 graded towns: much of Oklahoma State scores lower on these measures.
Oklahoma City beats the Oklahoma State average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5. 14% of adults 18 to 64 have no health insurance in Oklahoma City.
| Oklahoma City | Oklahoma State towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 8.1% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 34% | 25% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 21% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 14% |
| What stands out | Oklahoma City | OK |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6.6% | 7.8% |
| Fewer adults with COPD | 7% | 8% |
| More uninsured adults | 14% | 11.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
996 flood insurance claims have been filed here, and 149 properties have flooded more than once.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 62% of U.S. communities. Since 1978, 996 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Oklahoma City.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
No broad age group is more than 4 points off the Oklahoma State average. Oklahoma City has grown 5.7% since 2020, to 719,849 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 35% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 28% across Oklahoma State.
| Oklahoma City | Oklahoma State towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 35% | 20% | 29% |
| Aged 65 or older | 14% | 16% | 18% |
| Median age | 35.1 years | 36.3 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 25% | 25% | 22% |
50.6% women, 49.4% men
About 98 men for every 100 women. Across Oklahoma State, 50.2% of residents are women. Median age: women 35.9, men 34.2.
| Oklahoma City | OK | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 13.8% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 11% | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 9.4% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 15.6% | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 14.3% | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.4% | 11.4% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10.9% | 11.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 8.4% | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.1% | 6.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 12% | 10.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 24.3% | 30.6% | 26% |
| Some college | 21% | 22.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8% | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 22.2% | 18.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 12.6% | 9.9% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
The typical Oklahoma City home is worth about $205,000, about the same as a year ago, 7% below the Oklahoma State typical home.
| Oklahoma City | Oklahoma State towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 59% | 62% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,130 a month | $870 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent | 49% | 44% | 48% |
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
11 within 15 miles of the center of Oklahoma City
About 6 of every 100 Oklahoma City residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Oklahoma State.
579,999 counted in 2010 and 681,054 in 2020; an estimated 719,849 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 5.7% since 2020, after 17.4% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
147 places in Oklahoma City on the National Register of Historic Places.
45 notable people were born in Oklahoma City.
Capital city of Oklahoma, United States
Oklahoma City ( OH-klə-HOH-mə -), often shortened to OKC, is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. It is the 21st-most populous U.S. city and 8th largest in the Southern United States, with a population of 681,054 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Oklahoma County, with the city limits extending into Canadian, Cleveland, and Pottawatomie counties; however, areas beyond Oklahoma County primarily consist of suburban developments or areas designated rural and watershed zones. Oklahoma City ranks as the tenth-largest city by area in the United States when including consolidated city-counties, and second-largest when such consolidations are excluded, after …
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10 towns share a border with Oklahoma City.
| Town | OK rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | #100 | D | C+ | D | — | C+ |
| Tuttle | #3 | A− | B− | B+ | A | B |
| Midwest City | #72 | C− | B | C− | B | C |
| Edmond | #7 | B+ | C− | B− | A | A |
| Newcastle | #10 | B+ | C+ | B+ | A− | B |
| Yukon | #14 | B+ | B− | C+ | A | B |
| Del City | #104 | D | B+ | D | C+ | D |
| Jones | #37 | C+ | B | B− | B+ | C− |
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Oklahoma City grades D overall, better than 12% of U.S. towns and #100 of 131 in Oklahoma State. It grades C+ for health and D for safety. Safety is its weak spot, with a D.
That is 2.8 years of the area's median household income ($72,094 across the Oklahoma City, OK metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C+.
45 notable people were born here, including Elizabeth Warren and Ralph Ellison.
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