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Crime in Tulsa summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Tulsa. Key points include:
There were 18,794 total crimes in Tulsa in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Tulsa is 4,569.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Tulsa is 941.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Tulsa is 3,627.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Tulsa is 115.61% above the national average.
Total Crimes
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Crime In Tulsa Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Tulsa / 100k People |
Oklahoma / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 18,794 | 4,569.3 | 2,400.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 3,874 | 941.9 | 422.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 39 | 9.5 | 6.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 406 | 98.7 | 38.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2,994 | 727.9 | 318.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 14,920 | 3,627.4 | 1,977.7 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 3,073 | 747.1 | 411.4 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 9,862 | 2,397.7 | 1,343.7 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 1,985 | 482.6 | 222.6 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Tulsa summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Tulsa. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Oklahoma. Key points include:
The cost of living in Tulsa is 93 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Tulsa is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Tulsa is $217,450.
The median income in Tulsa is $59,838.
Tulsa's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Tulsa Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Tulsa | Oklahoma | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 88 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 96 | 100 |
| Groceries | 94 | 95 | 100 |
| Health | 84 | 69 | 100 |
| Housing | 95 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 91 | 96 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 92 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Tulsa, OK Weather
The average high in Tulsa is 71.0° and the average low is 49.0°.
There are 58.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.2 inches of precipitation each year with 6.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Tulsa |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 71.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 49.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 58.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 6.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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5 Reviews & Comments About Tulsa
I live in Tulsa. Oklahoma is a backward state due to the number of people with a lack of education who live in poverty, & they'll tell you they love it here.
There is also the Bible belt minions who have a very narrow view of the world as it is.
All vote for republicans who do nothing to help them, WTF. Lowest in educational funding, highest in incarceration for women, terrible health/medical issues, bad infrastructure, etc.
In the 1800's this state was a dumping ground for the former slaves & Native Americans forced out of traditional homelands. It was a poor farming/ranching area until oil was discovered in the 1900's.
Big business sucked that wealth out of the state except for blue bloods still living off family money. Then the oil companies left OKC & Tulsa in the big move to Houston.
When people on the phone or internet ask me what state I live in, I tell them 'Despair'. I bet I catch some flack on this.
I guess they never been to TULSA lol my hometown,when.I was staying in comanche park growing up and.53rd st. We saw dead bodies on the way to Hawthorne as kids
Tulsa, OK is home to many, including my parents. The crime in Tulsa is absolutely horrible, and it seems to be ran down very much. There are fun places to visit if you are into water parks or gambling at a Casino. I can't get past the area though. It gives me an uneasy feeling, along with dread. It has a lot of litter and homeless people. It really needs help.
You definetly have to watch out for the tolls. They are everywhere, and if you're not from around there you can easily miss a turn and have to go back through the same toll. The workers at the toll show no mercy either. One time I had went to a toll and told them I was lost. They told me to go down to the next exit and turn around and come back through. So, I paid to go through the toll, turned around, and then went back to the toll and they charged me again. Not only are there tolls EVERYWHERE but there is ALWAYS construction going on and the roads there are absolutely terrible. So, the money you pay in tolls seems to not really go into the roads. Over the 20 years of me going there and visiting my family I have known it to always have crappy roads and construction going on but no workers in sight.
Crime is progressively getting worse in the city. The highways are in poor condition, and there are no seasons other than hot hot summer or cold cold winter.
The weather is awful. Two seasons, sweltering summer and bitter winter.
Tulsa is an overwhelming town-- in the worst ways possible. An extended stay there left me with the impression that there is certainly a huge problem with gang activity and crime throughout much of the city. Even on the "wealthier" side of town it had a very poorly maintained and unkempt feeling.
One thing that stood out was the layout of the streets. Tulsa is easily one of the harder cities to navigate, even with a GPS.
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Tulsa Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Tulsa
The current population in Tulsa is 413,794. The population has increased 6.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 413,794 | 0.4% |
| 2023 | 412,322 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 411,938 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 410,652 | 2.0% |
| 2020 | 402,441 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 402,324 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 402,223 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 401,352 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 399,906 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 398,082 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 395,599 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 393,709 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 391,486 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 390,704 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 388,247 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Tulsa
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Tulsa is:
50.5% White with 208,784 White residents.
13.7% African American with 56,780 African American residents.
3.6% American Indian with 14,962 American Indian residents.
3.4% Asian with 14,098 Asian residents.
0.3% Hawaiian with 1,036 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 1,469 Other residents.
8.4% Two Or More with 34,778 Two Or More residents.
19.8% Hispanic with 81,887 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Tulsa | OK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.5% | 62.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 13.7% | 6.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 3.6% | 6.6% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.4% | 2.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 8.4% | 8.9% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 19.8% | 12.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Tulsa
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Tulsa is 50.9% female with 210,817 female residents.
Tulsa is 49.1% male with 202,977 male residents.
| Gender | Tulsa | OK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Tulsa for adults over 25
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6.0% of adults in Tulsa completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Tulsa completed 9-12th grade.
25.0% of adults in Tulsa completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Tulsa completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Tulsa completed associate's degree.
21.0% of adults in Tulsa completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Tulsa completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Tulsa completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Tulsa completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Tulsa | OK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 31.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 18.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Tulsa, Oklahoma
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7.7% of households in Tulsa earn Less than $10,000.
4.1% of households in Tulsa earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.3% of households in Tulsa earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.7% of households in Tulsa earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.9% of households in Tulsa earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.3% of households in Tulsa earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.7% of households in Tulsa earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.4% of households in Tulsa earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.4% of households in Tulsa earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.4% of households in Tulsa earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Tulsa | OK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.7% | 5.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.1% | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.3% | 7.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.7% | 8.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.9% | 12.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.3% | 18.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.7% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.4% | 16.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.4% | 7.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.4% | 7.2% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
