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Bartlesville.
About
Life in Bartlesville
Bartlesville is fundamentally an energy town—Phillips 66 and ConocoPhillips combined still employ or contract with over 3,800 people here, which provides economic stability but also means your job market is somewhat concentrated. Housing is genuinely affordable compared to many regional alternatives, with median home values around $167,000 and rents averaging $916 monthly, though you'll want to factor in that the unemployment rate sits slightly above the national average at 3.8%. The summer heat is real—record highs hit 115 degrees—and spring brings tornado season severity worth considering, though most severe weather occurs April through June.
Bartlesville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
17.2%
Foreign-Born
4.0%
Broadband Internet
89.5%
of households
Population Growth
+2.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Bartlesville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Bartlesville, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (26.3%), and 4.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.2%
of residents
65 and Older
18.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.2%
of households
Married Couples
45.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.49
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 10% below OK average
Rent, home values, and income in Bartlesville
In Bartlesville, rent runs 10% below the OK average, and home values are 16% below the OK average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.3%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,685
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
68.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1969
median year built
Vacant Homes
11.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $188,203 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OK
Unemployment in Bartlesville and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Bartlesville is close to the OK average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Bartlesville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Tulsa, OK metro area
Commute17.5 min avg
How Bartlesville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Bartlesville, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 80% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 39 mi
Tulsa International Airport (TUL)
Small hub1.6M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 7% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Bartlesville runs 7% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
352.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,352.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Bartlesville Police Department
Natural DisastersDrought most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
76.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Washington County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Washington County, which includes Bartlesville, the most common type is drought, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | Hail | $92,000 |
| 2024 | 20 | Excessive Heat | $15.1M |
| 2023 | 24 | Drought | $1.0M |
| 2022 | 18 | Drought | None reported |
| 2021 | 13 | Excessive Heat | None reported |
| 2020 | 11 | Hail | $77,000 |
| 2019 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $94,000 |
| 2018 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $88,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
7 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Washington County, county-wide
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Washington County, which includes Bartlesville, is typically good — 234 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
234
per year
Moderate Days
108
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Washington County, county-wide
Climate91°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Bartlesville has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
71°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
73°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
50°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
39.7"
Annual Snowfall
8.2"
Hot Days/Year
71
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
109
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
90
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 22°F | 2.00" |
| Feb | 53°F | 26°F | 1.88" |
| Mar | 62°F | 34°F | 2.94" |
| Apr | 71°F | 44°F | 4.02" |
| May | 79°F | 54°F | 4.86" |
| Jun | 88°F | 64°F | 5.31" |
| Jul | 93°F | 68°F | 3.70" |
| Aug | 92°F | 66°F | 3.33" |
| Sep | 85°F | 57°F | 3.48" |
| Oct | 74°F | 45°F | 3.45" |
| Nov | 61°F | 33°F | 2.52" |
| Dec | 49°F | 25°F | 2.22" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Bartlesville
Bartlesville has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
10.1%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Ascension St John Jane Phillips
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Bartlesville
Bartlesville's student/teacher ratio is 17.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 33.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
12
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
33.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Bartlesville
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 673 students · in-state tuition $35,260 · 40% graduate · median earnings $66,267 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: George Washington Carver National Monument, 90 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Bartlesville
Bartlesville has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being George Washington Carver National Monument (90 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
George Washington Carver National Monument
National Monument
90 mi awayPublic Libraries in Bartlesville
Bartlesville Public Library
600 S Johnstone, Bartlesville
Cities Near Bartlesville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Bartlesville FAQ
Is Bartlesville, Oklahoma affordable?⌄
Bartlesville's median rent is $916/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $58,869/year. Median home value is $167,200.
Is Bartlesville, Oklahoma safe?⌄
Bartlesville's violent crime rate was 352 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2352 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Bartlesville, Oklahoma?⌄
Bartlesville has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Bartlesville, Oklahoma?⌄
The cost of living in Bartlesville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $916/month and median household income is $58,869/year. The median home value is $167,200. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Bartlesville, Oklahoma?⌄
The average commute in Bartlesville is 18 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from