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About
Life in Glenpool
Living in Glenpool means you're getting a genuine commuter town with solid fundamentals—the kind of place where families actually want to plant roots. You're about 24 minutes from downtown Tulsa on U.S. Route 75, which makes it easy to access the job market and amenities of a real city without living in one; the unemployment rate hovers at 3.2%, so work isn't hard to find in the region.
Glenpool at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.0%
Foreign-Born
5.9%
Broadband Internet
95.7%
of households
Population Growth
+7.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.9% foreign-born, most often from Burma (Myanmar)
Who lives in Glenpool: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Glenpool, the largest foreign-born group is from Burma (Myanmar) (23.9%), and 5.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.1%
of residents
65 and Older
11.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
39.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.6%
of households
Married Couples
53.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.79
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 35% above OK average
Rent, home values, and income in Glenpool
In Glenpool, rent runs 35% above the OK average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
89.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,834
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
69.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1995
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $242,179 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OK
Unemployment in Glenpool and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Tulsa County, which includes Glenpool, is close to the OK average.
Unemployment rate
Glenpool: Tulsa County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Tulsa County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Glenpool is about 2% of Tulsa County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Glenpool 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
Commute24.3 min avg
How Glenpool residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Glenpool, most residents drive alone to work (82%), 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 51% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Glenpool runs 51% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
162.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,014.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Glenpool 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 Glenpool, 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
Glenpool is about 2% 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 Glenpool, 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
Glenpool is about 2% 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
Glenpool 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
42.1"
Annual Snowfall
8.7"
Hot Days/Year
81
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
81
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 Glenpool
Uninsured
12.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Glenpool's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Ascension St John Sapulpa
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 6.2 mi away · Sapulpa
Hillcrest Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8 mi away · Tulsa
Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.2 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.
Education16.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Glenpool
Glenpool's student/teacher ratio is 16.2:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 26.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
26.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Glenpool (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 12,228 students · in-state tuition $3,717 · 25% graduate · median earnings $42,811 (10 yrs after entry)
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: Oklahoma City National Memorial, 91 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Glenpool
Glenpool has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Oklahoma City National Memorial (91 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
91 mi awayFort Smith National Historic Site
National Historic Site
96 mi awayPublic Libraries in Glenpool
Glenpool Library
730 E 141 Street, Glenpool
Cities Near Glenpool
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Glenpool?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Glenpool FAQ
Is Glenpool, Oklahoma affordable?⌄
Glenpool's median rent is $1,370/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $79,525/year. Median home value is $201,700.
Is Glenpool, Oklahoma safe?⌄
Glenpool's violent crime rate was 162 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 1014 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Glenpool, Oklahoma?⌄
Tulsa County, which includes Glenpool, has an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Glenpool, Oklahoma?⌄
The cost of living in Glenpool is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,370/month and median household income is $79,525/year. The median home value is $201,700. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Glenpool, Oklahoma?⌄
The average commute in Glenpool 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