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Owasso.
About
Life in Owasso
Owasso functions as a practical choice for people who want suburban living with Tulsa job access—most commutes run about 21 minutes, which is manageable. The city has real economic substance beyond being a bedroom community; it's home to major manufacturing and aviation employers, so job options aren't limited to commuting. Housing is moderately priced compared to national standards, and about two-thirds of residents own their homes, which suggests stability.
Owasso at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Foreign-Born
4.7%
Broadband Internet
95.7%
of households
Population Growth
+12.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Owasso: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Owasso, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (28.8%), and 6.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.0%
of residents
65 and Older
12.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.3%
of households
Married Couples
48.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.54
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 25% above OK average
Rent, home values, and income in Owasso
In Owasso, rent runs 25% above the OK average, and home values are 22% above the OK average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
41.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
89.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,185
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
63.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2001
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $319,357 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below OK average
Unemployment in Owasso
Unemployment in Owasso is 0.5 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 Owasso Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.7 min avg
How Owasso residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Owasso, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 74% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 5 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 63% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Owasso runs 63% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
122.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,058.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Owasso 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 Owasso, 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.
9 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Tulsa County, county-wide
Air Quality50 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Tulsa County, which includes Owasso, 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
Climate92°F summers, 30°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Owasso 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)
73°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
51°/30°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
43.1"
Annual Snowfall
8.7"
Hot Days/Year
74
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
72
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
94
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 28°F | 1.63" |
| Feb | 54°F | 32°F | 1.62" |
| Mar | 63°F | 41°F | 3.10" |
| Apr | 72°F | 50°F | 4.37" |
| May | 80°F | 60°F | 5.73" |
| Jun | 88°F | 69°F | 4.65" |
| Jul | 94°F | 73°F | 3.76" |
| Aug | 93°F | 72°F | 3.38" |
| Sep | 85°F | 63°F | 3.85" |
| Oct | 74°F | 51°F | 3.78" |
| Nov | 61°F | 39°F | 2.66" |
| Dec | 51°F | 31°F | 2.43" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Owasso
Owasso has 2 hospitals, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
8.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
St John Owasso
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Bailey Medical Center, Llc
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Brookhaven Hospital, Llc
Psychiatric · 9 mi away · Tulsa
Claremore Indian Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.5 mi away · Claremore
Parkside, Inc.
Psychiatric · 12.6 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.
Education18.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Owasso
Owasso's student/teacher ratio is 18.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 34.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
13
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
34.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Owasso (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 · 2,813 students · in-state tuition $52,566 · 72% graduate · median earnings $65,590 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 2,657 students · in-state tuition $7,750 · 31% graduate · median earnings $45,841 (10 yrs after entry)
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
8.1 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 840 students · in-state tuition $18,442 · 67% graduate · median earnings $55,587 (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: George Washington Carver National Monument, 95 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Owasso
Owasso has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being George Washington Carver National Monument (95 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
George Washington Carver National Monument
National Monument
95 mi awayFort Smith National Historic Site
National Historic Site
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Owasso
Owasso Library
103 W Broadway, Owasso
Cities Near Owasso
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Owasso FAQ
Is Owasso, Oklahoma affordable?⌄
Owasso's median rent is $1,270/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $79,036/year. Median home value is $243,100.
Is Owasso, Oklahoma safe?⌄
Owasso's violent crime rate was 123 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 1059 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Owasso, Oklahoma?⌄
Owasso has an unemployment rate of 2.9%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Owasso, Oklahoma?⌄
The cost of living in Owasso is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,270/month and median household income is $79,036/year. The median home value is $243,100. About 42% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Owasso, Oklahoma?⌄
The average commute in Owasso is 22 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