Stillwater, Oklahoma
Among the top 7% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 31% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 61% 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 B, better than 58% of US places
- top 1% for park & nature access
- top 3% for commute time
- bottom 4% for school quality
Stillwater is a mid-size city in Oklahoma with about 49,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include park & nature access, commute time, and sunny days. 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 4.1 in1.4 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$40k12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 76% of US places
Home Value$213k64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$921better than 49% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 30% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.95%better than 53% of US places
Income Tax4.80%better than 55% of US places
Sales Tax8.99%better than 10% of US places
Estimated total tax burden12.82%better than 25% of US places
Unemployment5.3%better than 37% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)38°F66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation36.2 in33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall7.5 inbetter than 64% of US places
Sunny Days282 daysbetter than 90% of US places
Summer Humidity66°Fbetter than 33% of US places
Comfortable Days65 daysbetter than 17% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk68.9better than 45% of US places
Air Quality46 AQIbetter than 48% of US places
School Quality30.9better than 4% of US places
Violent Crime1331/100kbetter than 22% of US places
Property Crime1924/100kbetter than 21% of US places
Community
Population48,64497th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age23.43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4175th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0463rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2450th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)73.5%34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)4.6%75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.0%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)6.1%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)10.9%90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time16 minbetter than 97% of US places
Walkability8.4/20better than 78% of US places
Airport Distance59 mibetter than 61% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.5%better than 40% of US places
Amenities Nearby27.14better than 26% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 99% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Stillwater an affordable place to live?
- Stillwater is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 76% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Stillwater?
- The median home value in Stillwater is $213k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Stillwater?
- Median household income in Stillwater is $40k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Stillwater?
- Median gross rent in Stillwater is $921 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Stillwater safe?
- Stillwater is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1331/100k (better than 22%). Property crime is 1924/100k.
- What is the weather like in Stillwater?
- Stillwater averages 83°F in July and 38°F in January, with 36.2 in of annual precipitation and about 282 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Stillwater?
- Public-school quality in Stillwater is below average, scoring better than 4% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Stillwater?
- The average one-way commute in Stillwater is 16 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)