Bartlesville, Oklahoma
Among the top 7% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 41% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 34% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 8% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 93% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 23% of US places
- top 7% for commute time
- top 15% for air quality
- bottom 1% for school quality
Bartlesville is a mid-size city in Oklahoma with about 37,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, air quality, and airport distance. It rates lower on property crime and school quality.
Official websitecityofbartlesville.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.6 in2.0 in
muggy 92%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$58k43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 76% of US places
Home Value$147k44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$892better than 52% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 53% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.05%better than 47% of US places
Income Tax4.80%better than 55% of US places
Sales Tax8.99%better than 10% of US places
Estimated total tax burden10.42%better than 41% of US places
Unemployment4.1%better than 47% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)35°F61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)81°F79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation43.4 in55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall8.2 inbetter than 63% of US places
Sunny Days256 daysbetter than 75% of US places
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 23% of US places
Comfortable Days62 daysbetter than 14% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk76.4better than 33% of US places
Air Quality35 AQIbetter than 85% of US places
School Quality23.3better than 1% of US places
Violent Crime1697/100kbetter than 13% of US places
Property Crime2676/100kbetter than 10% of US places
Community
Population37,31496th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.533rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4478th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9645th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4977th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)71.1%32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)3.6%73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)6.9%65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.5%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)15.8%93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 93% of US places
Walkability7.5/20better than 67% of US places
Airport Distance33 mibetter than 79% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.9%better than 56% of US places
Amenities Nearby5.09better than 12% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 38% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Bartlesville an affordable place to live?
- Bartlesville is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 76% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Bartlesville?
- The median home value in Bartlesville is $147k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Bartlesville?
- Median household income in Bartlesville is $58k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Bartlesville?
- Median gross rent in Bartlesville is $892 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Bartlesville safe?
- Bartlesville is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1697/100k (better than 13%). Property crime is 2676/100k.
- What is the weather like in Bartlesville?
- Bartlesville averages 81°F in July and 35°F in January, with 43.4 in of annual precipitation and about 256 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Bartlesville?
- Public-school quality in Bartlesville is below average, scoring better than 1% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Bartlesville?
- The average one-way commute in Bartlesville is 18 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)