Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- StateOklahoma
- CountyOklahoma
- Population712,196
The capital of Oklahoma may evoke images of the Wild West with its stockyards and historic Route 66, but it’s since undergone a transformation: Nicknamed “the Modern Frontier,” this energetic city retains its cowboy culture while offering an array of contemporary amenities.
Restaurants and stores pack the city’s districts, where you can easily find western wear not far from an art gallery. OKC has all the staples for some serious family fun: a science museum, a botanical garden, the Oklahoma state fair, the Oklahoma City Zoo, and several amusement parks, including Six Flags and RiverSport, which offers water-based adventures.
There’s also the Paycom Center arena, where you can watch the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder, and Scissortail Park for an afternoon outing. Its 70 acres opened just five years ago, offering playgrounds, nature trails, and a picnic grove; it’s the site of the city’s annual Pridefest, as well as the finish line for the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon.
Housing in OKC is somewhat competitive, but affordable for a big city and compared with the national median overall. The typical house sells for just $210,295, per Attom. The area is also home to a robust health care system, with many above-average nursing facilities nearby and 21 hospitals within 25 miles recommended by a majority of patients, according to Healthgrades.
Town Information
| Median sale price for single family residences (2022) | $210,295 |
| Median household income | $73,208 |
| Racial and ethnic makeup of current residents | Asian: 4.6%, Black: 14%, Hispanic: 21.8%, White: 53.3% |
| Racial and ethnic makeup of U.S. | Asian: 5.9%, Black: 12.3%, Hispanic: 19.7%, White: 61.2% |
| High school district graduation rate (averages of districts were applied when necessary) | 85.58% |
| Number of hospitals within 25 miles recommended by over 50% of patients | 21 |
| Number of above-average nursing homes within 50 miles, per 100,000 households | 31 |
| Sharecare Community Well-Being Index Score (out of 100) | 60 |
| Financial Well-Being Index Score (out of 100) | 58 |