Piggly Wiggly, 2006
Owasso’s story
126 years in pictures
Census counts: 373 in 1910, 38,240 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 1905 and 2 maps from 1956 on.
- 1900Owasso is settled
OwassoOK
A town of 43,117, settled in 1900. Public schools that outperform most of Oklahoma.
Trash day: look up yoursPopulation
43,117
2025 Census estimate · +12.7% since 2020
Typical home
$319K
+2% in a year
Household income
$79K
median
Median age
34.0
years
Jobs based here
12,566
Balanced
TownGrade
B
#16 of 131 in OK
Is Owasso a good place to live?
Owasso grades B overall, ranked 16th of 131 in Oklahoma, with clear strengths and some subjects that lag. Its schools outperform 85% of the state's. It also does better than most on health: it is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns. Its lowest everyday mark is in cost of living: homes are expensive, about $319K for a typical one and 4.6 times the Tulsa metro’s $69K median household income. On hazard risk, just 16 of Oklahoma’s 229 towns do better. The biggest park or preserve is Owasso Sports Park, at 162 acres. Only 9 of Oklahoma’s 229 towns score lower on history.
StrongestASchools
What makes Owasso stand out
Where Owasso beats most towns.
A growing town
Owasso has grown 49% since 2010
28,915 counted in 2010 and 38,240 in 2020; an estimated 43,117 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 12.7% since 2020, after 32.2% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Owasso grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Oklahoma), ordered by how far Owasso is from typical.
SchoolsAOpen →HealthSt. John Owasso 0.8 miles awayB+Open →Cost of livingCOpen →Jobs & income$79K median household incomeBOpen →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listB−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 8.4 of 20; 3.5% of households have no car; 0.9% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →SafetyB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors3% conserved landB−Open →History6 notable people born hereD−Open →Civic life3.4 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market32 days on market–Open →Who lives here35% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 28 attractions →BOK Center and 19 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Owasso. Close and well known come first.
13 mi Stadium & arenaBOK Center
11 mi Stadium & arenaSkelly Field at H. A. Chapman Stadium
11 mi MuseumThe Outsiders House Museum
14 mi MuseumPhilbrook Museum of Art12 mi Theme parkBell's Amusement Park8 mi Zoo & aquariumTulsa Zoo600K visitors a yearSources: 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
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Owasso: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Owasso, and how to reach them.
PowerVerdigris Valley Elec Coop12.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWashington Co RWD #3 (New,#1)No health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpBy addressTown pickup · day by addressTown site
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, Tulsa County Election BoardTulsa County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Oct 2026
ZIP codes74055, 7402174055 91% · 74021 9%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 Owasso.
Owasso looks healthier within Oklahoma than nationally, has seen reported crime fall by a third or more and has added a third more jobs in ten years.
OutdoorsB−
3.3% of Owasso is conserved land
12 miles of trail in 7 parks and preserves. At 0.7 miles per square mile, Owasso’s trail density is above both Oklahoma’s towns (0.2) and U.S. towns (0.4).
#12for trails in OK
| Owasso | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.7 miles per square mile | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 3.3% | 7% | 4.3% |
3.3%
conserved · 363 of 10,855 acres
12 mi
of trails · 0.7 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Centennial Park Part 2 | 1.4 mi | 31 |
| 2. Centennial Park | 1 mi | 23 |
| 3. Rayola Park | 0.9 mi | 21 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsA
For schools, Owasso earns an A
Its public schools are run by the Owasso school district. Three of its 14 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
85%of OK districts it outscoresASchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owasso 8Th Grade CTRLargest public middle schoolGrades 8 | Grades 8 | 782 | B |
| Owasso HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 3,050 | A |
| Pamela Hodson EsTop results in townGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 563 | A+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OK on state tests and graduation
HousingCost of living grade C
For cost of living, Owasso earns a C
At $1,270 a month, Owasso’s median rent is against $870 a month in Oklahoma’s towns and $1,185 a month across U.S. towns. The typical Owasso home is worth about $319,000, up 2% in a year, 45% above the Oklahoma typical home.
$319KZillow home value
| Owasso | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,270 a month | $870 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 64% | 62% | 73% |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent | 43% | 44% | 48% |
Typical home value
Owasso$319K
Oklahoma$221K
Market temperature
32
days on market
99.1%
sale-to-list price
+2%
value change, 1 year
62
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
HealthB+
For health, Owasso earns a B+
Within Oklahoma it is healthier than 95% of the 131 graded towns: much of Oklahoma scores lower on these measures.
9.4% of adults have diabetes in Owasso. Owasso beats the Oklahoma average on 19 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 12% of adults report frequent physical distress in Owasso.
69%healthier than U.S. townsB+Health Grade
| Owasso | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 9.4% | 14% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 40% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 16% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 26% | 23% |
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
19 better12 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Owasso | OK |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 9.4% | 12.8% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 13.6% | 18.5% |
| Fewer adults treating high blood pressure | 73.7% | 76.3% |
St. John Owasso
0.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
95th
percentile among OK towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
Four seasons and hot summers in Owasso
Owasso has chilly winters and hot summers. The July high in Owasso is 93°F.
9″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter29–50°
Spring49–71°
Summer69–91°
Fall49–73°
Nov 4
typical first frost
Mar 31
typical last frost
+0.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
About half of Owasso’s working residents commute to Tulsa
Jobs based here grew from 9,176 in 2013 to 12,566.
Most working residents leave Owasso for work: only 14% work in town. 7.3% of Owasso residents live below the poverty line. Since 2013, Owasso has added 3,390 jobs, to 12,566 in 2023.
14%work in town
| Owasso | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 7.3% | 18% | 9.6% |
| Work from home | 13% | 6.6% | 11% |
| Working residents who work in town | 14% | 22% | 8% |
| Median household income | $79,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Owasso14%
Tulsa45%
Oklahoma City5%
Broken Arrow4%
Catoosa2%
13 mi
median commute distance
12,566
jobs based in Owasso
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 52% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
An age mix much like Oklahoma’s
No broad age group is more than 4 points off the Oklahoma average. Owasso has grown 13% since 2020, to 43,117 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. Owasso’s median age is 34 years.
34median age · OK 37
| Owasso | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 years | 36.3 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 13% | 16% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 35% | 20% | 29% |
| Under 18 | 26% | 25% | 22% |
OwassoOklahomaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school25%
Some college25%
Associate’s10%
Bachelor’s24%
Graduate11%
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±1.6 points. Across Oklahoma, 50.2% of residents are women. Median age: women 36.1, men 31.6.
| Owasso | OK | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 13.5% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 12.4% | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 9.7% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 15.9% | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.5% | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.2% | 11.4% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10% | 11.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 6.8% | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6% | 6.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.2% | 10.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 25.4% | 30.6% | 26% |
| Some college | 24.6% | 22.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.2% | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 23.8% | 18.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10.8% | 9.9% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
SafetyB−
Owasso reports more crime per resident than 51% of U.S. towns
Reported crimes fell from 747 to 515 over the last three FBI years, a drop beyond ordinary year-to-year swings.
Within Oklahoma, it does better than 78% of towns.
49%of U.S. towns report more crimeB−Safety Grade
| Owasso | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 1.2 per 1,000 residents | 2.7 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 10.5 per 1,000 residents | 14.1 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Owasso1.2
Oklahoma4.1
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Owasso10.5
Oklahoma18.4
U.S.15.5
49th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
78th
percentile among OK towns
53
violent crimes reported in 2025
462
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B−
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Owasso
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities. Since 1984, 10 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Owasso.
50risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHeat wavesTornadoes
10
paid flood claims since 1984
10
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Owasso
20pages on Owasso
The big questions
SchoolsABeat 85% of OK districts · 14 schoolsSafetyB−1.2 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthB+Better than OK on 19 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingC$319K typical home · up 2% in a yearWork & commuteB$79K median household income · 12,566 jobs hereNatural hazardsB−FEMA risk higher than 50% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
9 within 15 miles of the center of Owasso
Spartan College of Aeronautics and TechnologyUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Tulsa8 mi$20,940 tuitionRogers State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Claremore11.4 mi$7,750 in-state tuitionTulsa Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Tulsa12.8 mi$3,792 in-state tuition
About 6 of every 100 Owasso residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Oklahoma.
Famous people from Owasso
6 notable people were born in Owasso.
About Owasso
City in Oklahoma, United States
Owasso (/ˈoʊˌwæsoʊ/) is a city in Rogers and Tulsa Counties in the U.S. state of Oklahoma, and the largest northern suburb of Tulsa. The population was 39,328 persons as of the 2022 census estimate, compared to 28,915 at the 2010 census, a gain of 36 percent. Originally settled in 1881 in Indian Territory, the town was incorporated in 1904 just prior to Oklahoma statehood and was chartered as a city in 1972.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1904
- Area
- 17 sq mi
- Elevation
- 610 ft
- ZIP code
- 74055
Owasso’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Owasso.
CollinsvilleOwasso
How the neighbors grade
| Town | OK rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owasso | #16 | B | C | B− | A | B+ |
| Collinsville | #8 | B+ | B− | A− | A− | B− |
Questions about Owasso
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Owasso, OK a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Owasso grades B overall, better than 63% of U.S. towns and #16 of 131 in Oklahoma. It grades B+ for health, B− for safety and A for schools.
Is Owasso, OK safe?
Within Oklahoma, it does better than 78% of towns.
Is Owasso, OK expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C.
What is Owasso, OK known for?
6 notable people were born here, including Tanea Brooks and Reese Mishler.