Bixby, Oklahoma
Among the top 9% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 18% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 58% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 50% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 91% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 54% of US places
- top 10% for airport distance
- top 12% for air quality
- bottom 10% for sales tax
Bixby is a mid-size city in Oklahoma with about 29,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include airport distance, air quality, and broadband access. It rates lower on summer humidity and sales tax.
Official websitebixby.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.9 in2.1 in
muggy 91%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$94k82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 50% of US places
Home Value$279k75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 26% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 21% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.10%better than 44% of US places
Income Tax4.80%better than 55% of US places
Sales Tax8.99%better than 10% of US places
Estimated total tax burden11.04%better than 35% of US places
Unemployment3.6%better than 53% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)39°F68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation44.2 in58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall2.7 inbetter than 72% of US places
Sunny Days268 daysbetter than 84% of US places
Summer Humidity69°Fbetter than 17% of US places
Comfortable Days73 daysbetter than 28% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk63.5better than 53% of US places
Air Quality33 AQIbetter than 88% of US places
School Quality44.5better than 24% of US places
Violent Crime829/100kbetter than 45% of US places
Property Crime1101/100kbetter than 43% of US places
Community
Population28,73195th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.830th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4074th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9338th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1641st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)73.9%34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.5%62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)7.5%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)3.6%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)13.4%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 66% of US places
Walkability8.2/20better than 76% of US places
Airport Distance18 mibetter than 90% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access95.3%better than 84% of US places
Amenities Nearby19.84better than 21% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 55% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Bixby an affordable place to live?
- Bixby is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 50% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Bixby?
- The median home value in Bixby is $279k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Bixby?
- Median household income in Bixby is $94k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Bixby?
- Median gross rent in Bixby is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Bixby safe?
- Bixby is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 829/100k (better than 45%). Property crime is 1101/100k.
- What is the weather like in Bixby?
- Bixby averages 83°F in July and 39°F in January, with 44.2 in of annual precipitation and about 268 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Bixby?
- Public-school quality in Bixby is below average, scoring better than 24% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Bixby?
- The average one-way commute in Bixby is 23 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)