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Sapulpa.
About
Life in Sapulpa
Sapulpa is a community of 22,268 people in Oklahoma. The median household income is $63,817, median rent runs about $1,057 per month, and median home values are around $171,600. Unemployment is low at 3.4%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Sapulpa at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.2%
Foreign-Born
3.1%
Broadband Internet
89.4%
of households
Population Growth
+8.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Sapulpa: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Sapulpa, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (46.3%), and 3.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.0%
of residents
65 and Older
19.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
29.9%
of households
Married Couples
44.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.48
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 about average for OK
Rent, home values, and income in Sapulpa
In Sapulpa, home values are 14% below the OK average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
89.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,469
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
65.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1977
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $218,971 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OK
Unemployment in Sapulpa and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Creek County, which includes Sapulpa, is close to the OK average.
Unemployment rate
Sapulpa: Creek County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Creek County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Sapulpa 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
Commute22 min avg
How Sapulpa residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Sapulpa, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 66% 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 12% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Sapulpa runs 12% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
368.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,370.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Sapulpa Police Department
Natural DisastersExcessive Heat most common — 11 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
83.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Creek County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Creek County, which includes Sapulpa, the most common type is excessive heat, with 11 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | Hail | $95,000 |
| 2024 | 18 | Excessive Heat | $422,000 |
| 2023 | 18 | Excessive Heat | $786,000 |
| 2022 | 22 | Drought | $75,000 |
| 2021 | 16 | Excessive Heat | None reported |
| 2020 | 9 | Hail | $35,000 |
| 2019 | 18 | Hail | $2.2M |
| 2018 | 8 | Drought | $25,000 |
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
Creek County, county-wide
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Creek County, which includes Sapulpa, is typically good.
Median AQI
42
Creek County, county-wide
Climate92°F summers, 30°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Sapulpa 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" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Sapulpa
Sapulpa has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
9.0%
of residents
Ascension St John Sapulpa
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.7 mi away · Tulsa
Hillcrest Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.3 mi away · Tulsa
Laureate Psychiatric Clinic and Hospital, Inc.
Psychiatric · 10.7 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.
Education16.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Sapulpa
Sapulpa's student/teacher ratio is 16.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 20.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
20.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Sapulpa (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)
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, 88 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Sapulpa
Sapulpa has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Oklahoma City National Memorial (88 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
88 mi awayPublic Libraries in Sapulpa
Sapulpa - Bartlett Carnegie Public Library
27 W Dewey, Sapulpa
Cities Near Sapulpa
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Sapulpa?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Sapulpa FAQ
Is Sapulpa, Oklahoma affordable?⌄
Sapulpa's median rent is $1,057/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $63,817/year. Median home value is $171,600.
Is Sapulpa, Oklahoma safe?⌄
Sapulpa's violent crime rate was 368 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1371 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Sapulpa, Oklahoma?⌄
Creek County, which includes Sapulpa, has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Sapulpa, Oklahoma?⌄
The cost of living in Sapulpa is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,057/month and median household income is $63,817/year. The median home value is $171,600. About 40% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Sapulpa, Oklahoma?⌄
The average commute in Sapulpa 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