Owasso, Oklahoma
Among the top 9% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 21% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 48% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 27% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 91% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 50% of US places
- top 3% for airport distance
- top 12% for air quality
- bottom 1% for school quality
Owasso is a mid-size city in Oklahoma with about 38,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include airport distance, air quality, and commute time. It rates lower on sales tax and school quality.
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Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.6 in1.9 in
muggy 93%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$79k71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$48kbetter than 40% of US places
Home Value$218k65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 28% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 37% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.91%better than 56% of US places
Income Tax4.80%better than 55% of US places
Sales Tax8.99%better than 10% of US places
Estimated total tax burden10.27%better than 43% of US places
Unemployment4.6%better than 43% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)38°F67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation43.1 in54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall8.7 inbetter than 62% of US places
Sunny Days256 daysbetter than 75% of US places
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 23% of US places
Comfortable Days73 daysbetter than 28% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk65.5better than 50% of US places
Air Quality33 AQIbetter than 88% of US places
School Quality27.1better than 1% of US places
Violent Crime1023/100kbetter than 35% of US places
Property Crime1585/100kbetter than 28% of US places
Community
Population38,13496th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age33.517th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4680th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0258th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5684th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)69.7%30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)3.7%73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)7.5%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.2%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)16.9%93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 80% of US places
Walkability6.7/20better than 53% of US places
Airport Distance8 mibetter than 97% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access93.4%better than 77% of US places
Amenities Nearby18.88better than 20% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 56% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Owasso an affordable place to live?
- Owasso is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $48k, better than 40% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Owasso?
- The median home value in Owasso is $218k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Owasso?
- Median household income in Owasso is $79k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Owasso?
- Median gross rent in Owasso is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Owasso safe?
- Owasso is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1023/100k (better than 35%). Property crime is 1585/100k.
- What is the weather like in Owasso?
- Owasso averages 83°F in July and 38°F in January, with 43.1 in of annual precipitation and about 256 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Owasso?
- Public-school quality in Owasso 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 Owasso?
- The average one-way commute in Owasso is 21 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)