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Bixby.
About
Life in Bixby
Bixby is a fast-growing suburb on the south side of the Tulsa area, and it's drawn families for a straightforward reason: good-value housing in a place that feels safe. The population has grown 14% since 2020. The median household income is $104,404, about 29% above the national median, while the median home value of $334,200 sits right at the national figure, so incomes stretch further than in most suburbs.
Bixby at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Foreign-Born
5.3%
Broadband Internet
95.9%
of households
Population Growth
+14.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Bixby: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Bixby, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (26.0%), and 4.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
29.8%
of residents
65 and Older
12.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
42.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.8%
of households
Married Couples
59.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.76
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 37% above OK average
Rent, home values, and income in Bixby
In Bixby, rent runs 37% above the OK average, and home values are 67% above the OK average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
38.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
89.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,616
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
76.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2002
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $334,036 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below OK average
Unemployment in Bixby and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Bixby is 0.4 percentage points lower than the OK average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Bixby 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
Commute24.2 min avg
How Bixby residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Bixby, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 65% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 18 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 76% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Bixby runs 76% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
79.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
590.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Bixby Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 32 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Tulsa County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Tulsa County, which includes Bixby, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 32 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | Hail | $1.8M |
| 2024 | 33 | Hail | $2.3M |
| 2023 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | $160.6M |
| 2022 | 31 | Drought | $2.1M |
| 2021 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | $95,000 |
| 2020 | 23 | Hail | $773,000 |
| 2019 | 38 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.1M |
| 2018 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $106,000 |
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.
13 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Tulsa County, county-wide
Bixby is about 4% of Tulsa County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality50 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Tulsa County, which includes Bixby, is typically good — 185 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
50
Good Days
185
per year
Moderate Days
178
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Tulsa County, county-wide
Bixby is about 4% of Tulsa County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate92°F summers, 30°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Bixby has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and cold winters (avg low 30°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
72°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/71°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
74°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
52°/30°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
44.2"
Annual Snowfall
2.7"
Hot Days/Year
66
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
87
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
99
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 28°F | 1.59" |
| Feb | 55°F | 32°F | 1.80" |
| Mar | 64°F | 41°F | 3.22" |
| Apr | 73°F | 50°F | 4.46" |
| May | 80°F | 60°F | 6.08" |
| Jun | 89°F | 69°F | 4.82" |
| Jul | 94°F | 73°F | 3.82" |
| Aug | 94°F | 71°F | 3.64" |
| Sep | 85°F | 63°F | 3.67" |
| Oct | 74°F | 51°F | 3.84" |
| Nov | 62°F | 39°F | 2.64" |
| Dec | 52°F | 31°F | 2.51" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Bixby
Uninsured
7.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Bixby's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Saint Francis Hospital South, Llc
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.1 mi away · Tulsa
Hillcrest Hospital South
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.2 mi away · Tulsa
Oklahoma Surgical Hospital, Llc
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7 mi away · Tulsa
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.
Education17.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Bixby
Bixby's student/teacher ratio is 17.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 48.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
48.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Bixby (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,487 students · in-state tuition $37,350 · 52% graduate · median earnings $52,658 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,813 students · in-state tuition $52,566 · 72% graduate · median earnings $65,590 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 389 students · 58% graduate · median earnings $34,579 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 193 students · in-state tuition $18,850 · 81% graduate · median earnings $52,919 (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: Fort Smith National Historic Site, 90 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Bixby
Bixby has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort Smith National Historic Site (90 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Smith National Historic Site
National Historic Site
90 mi awayOklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
98 mi awayPublic Libraries in Bixby
Bixby Library
20 E Breckenridge, Bixby
Cities Near Bixby
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Bixby?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Bixby FAQ
Is Bixby, Oklahoma affordable?⌄
Bixby's median rent is $1,393/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $104,404/year. Median home value is $334,200.
Is Bixby, Oklahoma safe?⌄
Bixby's violent crime rate was 80 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 590 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Bixby, Oklahoma?⌄
Bixby has an unemployment rate of 3.0%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Bixby, Oklahoma?⌄
The cost of living in Bixby is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,393/month and median household income is $104,404/year. The median home value is $334,200. About 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Bixby, Oklahoma?⌄
The average commute in Bixby is 24 minutes, which is about 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