Oklahoma Area Profiles
2 published city profiles across Oklahoma, each built from the same authoritative sources and compared on the same terms.
Statewide signals
Opportunity48th of 51 states27
Growth30th of 51 states48
Climate32nd of 51 states61
Physical resilience40th of 51 states41
AccessTop 2% of 51 states96
Economic stability42nd of 51 states24
Cities
| City | Population | Opportunity | Growth | Area Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 697,125 | 58 | 71 | 63 |
| Tulsa | 413,794 | 43 | 44 | 55 |
Strongest opportunity
- Oklahoma City 58
- Tulsa 43
Fastest development
- Oklahoma City 71
- Tulsa 44
Statewide physical risk
Ice stormElevated
TornadoModerate
HailElevated
WildfireModerate
Strong windModerate
Inland floodingModerate
DroughtElevated
EarthquakeModerate
LightningModerate
Low or minimal exposure: heat wave, cold wave, winter weather, landslide, hurricane.
Population-weighted across every county in Oklahoma, derived from the FEMA National Risk Index. Exposure varies substantially within a state — check the individual city and ZIP profiles.
Statewide data
| Metric | Value | Compared with peers | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size ±0.01 | 2.50 | Top 27% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Households ±2,824 | 1,562,389 | Bottom 47% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age ±0.1 | 37.0 | Bottom 10% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population | 4,028,634 | Bottom 47% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 59/sq mi | Bottom 31% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 65.8% | Bottom 25% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Housing units ±745 | 1,775,127 | Bottom 47% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent ±$6 | $1,014 | Bottom 20% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value ±$1,121 | $199,800 | Bottom 8% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Vacancy rate | 12.0% | Top 37% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income ±$439 | $65,039 | Bottom 16% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income ±$257 | $35,624 | Bottom 10% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 15.3% | Top 18% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average commute | 23.9 min | Bottom 22% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.3% | Bottom 12% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Employment | 1,916,724 | Bottom 46% | July 2026 |
| Employment change (3 years) | 0.3% | Top 46% | July 2026 |
| Employment change (year over year) | -1.9% | Bottom 24% | July 2026 |
| Labor force | 2,008,927 | Bottom 46% | July 2026 |
| Labor force participation | 61.2% | Bottom 22% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Unemployment change (year over year) | 1.2% | Top 2% | July 2026 |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | Top 32% | July 2026 |