Verdigris Oklahoma Town Hall, 2010
Verdigris’s story
146 years in pictures
Census counts: 659 in 2000, 5,256 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2010 and 2 maps from 1963 on.
- 1880Verdigris is settled
VerdigrisOK
A town of 5,888, settled in 1880.
1 bordering townMap →
Photo: JB Lamb · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
5,888
2025 Census estimate · +10.4% since 2020
Median home value
$229K
Census ACS
Household income
$84K
median
Median age
34.9
years
Jobs based here
425
A commuter town
TownGrade
A−
#2 of 131 in OK
Is Verdigris a good place to live?
Verdigris is a solid, middle-of-the-road choice. It grades A− overall, ranked 2nd of 131 in Oklahoma, with no subject far below average. Its best mark is safety: crime is low: it reports less per resident than 84% of U.S. towns. It also does better than most on incomes: the median household earns $84K. A typical home there costs about $229K, 3.3 years of the Tulsa metro’s $69K median household income. Only 21 of Oklahoma’s 229 towns score higher on health. Verdigris has 1 place on the National Register. Only 1 of the 131 Oklahoma towns we compare have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Verdigris.
What makes Verdigris stand out
Where Verdigris beats most towns.
A growing town
Verdigris has grown 45% since 2010
3,993 counted in 2010 and 5,256 in 2020; an estimated 5,888 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 10.4% since 2020, after 31.6% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Verdigris grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Oklahoma), ordered by how far Verdigris is from typical.
SafetyA−Open →Jobs & incomeA−Open →SchoolsB+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 4.8 of 20; 2.2% of households have no car; 2.1% of workers walk, bike or ride transitCOpen →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listCOpen →Cost of livingBOpen →HealthClaremore Indian Hospital 4.7 miles awayBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsConserved land, trails and parksC−Open →HistoryDOpen →Civic life2.6 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB−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 Verdigris. Close and well known come first.
20 mi Stadium & arenaBOK Center
17 mi Stadium & arenaSkelly Field at H. A. Chapman Stadium
18 mi MuseumThe Outsiders House Museum
20 mi MuseumPhilbrook Museum of Art17 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 Verdigris: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Verdigris, 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 Verdigris’ trash rules yet
SchoolsVerdigris Public SchoolsClaremore Public Schools2 districts serve Verdigris; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
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 code7401974019 100%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 Verdigris.
Verdigris fares better on crime within Oklahoma than nationally, looks healthier within Oklahoma than nationally and has a longer frost-free season than most of the country, though not than most of Oklahoma.
SafetyA−
For safety, Verdigris earns an A−
At 7.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, it reports less crime than 98% of Oklahoma’s graded towns. Violent crime is rare: 2 reported in 2025, 0.3 per 1,000 residents.
Verdigris’ violent crime rate is 0.3 per 1,000 residents, where Oklahoma’s towns sit at 2.7 and U.S. towns at 1.6. The property crime rate in Verdigris is 5.8 per 1,000 residents.
84%of U.S. towns report more crimeA−Safety Grade
| Verdigris | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.3 per 1,000 residents | 2.7 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 5.8 per 1,000 residents | 14.1 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Verdigris0.3
Oklahoma4.1
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Verdigris5.8
Oklahoma18.4
U.S.15.5
84th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
98th
percentile among OK towns
2
violent crimes reported in 2025
34
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
SchoolsB+
Verdigris’ schools rank ahead of 73% of Oklahoma districts
Its public schools are run by the Verdigris school district. Its two schools are below.
73%of OK districts it outscoresB+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verdigris EsLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–3 | Grades PK–3 | 424 | A |
| Verdigris Upper EsTop results in townGrades 4–6 | Grades 4–6 | 314 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OK on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
About two in five of Verdigris’ working residents commute to Tulsa
Verdigris has 425 jobs for its 2,499 working residents: even if every job went to a resident, most would still commute out.
Most working residents leave Verdigris for work: only 2% work in town. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line in Verdigris, against 18% in Oklahoma’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Jobs based in Verdigris grew to 425 in 2023, 174 more than in 2013.
2%work in town
| Verdigris | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 6.8% | 18% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $84,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 13% | 6.6% | 11% |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Verdigris2%
Tulsa39%
Claremore11%
Oklahoma City6%
Broken Arrow5%
16 mi
median commute distance
425
jobs based in Verdigris
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C
Walkability grade: more walkable than 30% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Four seasons and hot summers in Verdigris
The Tulsa Intl Ap weather station, 13 miles away, records that the frost-free season runs about 220 days: longer than most of the country, but shorter than 76% of Oklahoma places with climate records. The Tulsa Intl Ap weather station, 13 miles away, records that about 74 days a year reach 90°: more than most of the country, but fewer than 77% of Oklahoma places with climate records.
Verdigris has chilly winters and hot summers. Verdigris’ July high is 92°F.
9″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter29–50°
Spring49–71°
Summer69–91°
Fall50–73°
Oct 30
typical first frost
Apr 7
typical last frost
+0.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Younger than Oklahoma overall
People 65 and older are 11% of residents (16% statewide). Verdigris has grown 10% since 2020, to 5,888 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 27% of Verdigris residents are under 18.
34.9median age · OK 37
| Verdigris | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 11% | 16% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 27% | 25% | 22% |
| Median age | 34.9 years | 36.3 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 31% | 20% | 29% |
VerdigrisOklahomaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma6%
High school29%
Some college22%
Associate’s12%
Bachelor’s24%
Graduate7%
Women and men · all residents
47% women, 53% men
About 112 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±2.5 points). Across Oklahoma, 50.2% of residents are women. Among residents 65 to 74, 63% are men (OK 47%).
| Verdigris | OK | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 13% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 14.2% | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.9% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 16.1% | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 14.8% | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.2% | 11.4% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10.7% | 11.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 7% | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 4.1% | 6.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.9% | 10.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 28.9% | 30.6% | 26% |
| Some college | 22.2% | 22.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 12.1% | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 24.2% | 18.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 6.7% | 9.9% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C
Verdigris faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 59% of U.S. communities. Since 2015, 7 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Verdigris.
59risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHeat wavesTornadoes
7
paid flood claims since 2015
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HealthB
Verdigris is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns
Within Oklahoma it is healthier than 86% of the 131 graded towns: much of Oklahoma scores lower on these measures.
Verdigris beats the Oklahoma average on 15 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 13% of adults report frequent physical distress in Verdigris. Among 131 Oklahoma towns, just 9 have a higher share of adults who binge drink than Verdigris.
55%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Verdigris | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 16% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 23% | 19% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 14% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 40% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
15 better16 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Verdigris | OK |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 13.9% | 18.5% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 8.7% | 11.3% |
| Fewer adults treating high blood pressure | 73.2% | 76.3% |
Claremore Indian Hospital
4.7 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
86th
percentile among OK towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
HousingCost of living grade B
A home in Verdigris sells for about $273K at the median
Among 131 Oklahoma towns, just 5 have a higher share of households owning their home than Verdigris.
$273Kmedian sale price
| Verdigris | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 86% | 62% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,138 a month | $870 a month | $1,185 a month |
Market temperature
18
days on market
98.1%
sale-to-list price
9
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Verdigris
18pages on Verdigris
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Verdigris
Rogers State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Claremore4.9 mi$7,750 in-state tuitionPhillips Theological SeminaryUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Tulsa13 miSpartan College of Aeronautics and TechnologyUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Tulsa13.3 mi$20,940 tuition
About 3 of every 100 Verdigris residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Verdigris for work
Where Verdigris’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
425jobs based in Verdigris
2%of working residents work in town
16 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Verdigris
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Verdigris is an incorporated town in Rogers County, Oklahoma, United States, in the Tulsa metropolitan area. It straddles former U.S. Highway 66 (now State Highway 66) between Catoosa and Claremore. As of the 2020 census, Verdigris had a population of 5,256.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 5.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 610 ft
Verdigris’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Verdigris.
ClaremoreVerdigris
How the neighbors grade
Questions about Verdigris
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Verdigris, OK a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Verdigris grades A− overall, better than 82% of U.S. towns and #2 of 131 in Oklahoma. It grades B for health, A− for safety and B+ for schools.
Is Verdigris, OK expensive?
The typical home is worth about $229,000, 4% above the Oklahoma typical home. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B.