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Sapulpa, OK

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Sapulpa, OK

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 51
Population22,268
Foreign Born1.5%
Population Density941people per mi²
Median Age40.0 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

74/100

26% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Sapulpa, Oklahoma

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $16k$30k
Comfortable $31k$45k
Luxury $91k+$141k+
Elite (Top 5%) $107k+$166k+
Affordability Ratio

136%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean90%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
17
Positive
40
Poor
4
Negative
1

Groceries

0 within 10 miles

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

0 within 20 miles

Airport

DFW — Dallas/Fort Worth International

221.6mi

Post Office

Critical Amenities

Golf0 
Camping7Nearest 12.6 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0 

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
D-
Soft

A below-average socioeconomic profile. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment trail the U.S., with higher poverty and unemployment.

Median HHI
$62k-0.8%
18% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$400k
39% below US avg
College Educated
19.7%
44% below US avg
WFH
7.2%
50% below US avg
Homeownership
66.9%
2% above US avg
Median Home
$158k
44% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C+
Moderate

Crime rates similar to the national median for U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
17.2
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−25.2%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−10.0%
Homicide
0.04 / 1k Residents14% below state avg
Robbery
0.34 / 1k Residents6% above state avg
Aggravated Assault
2.12 / 1k Residents32% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−40.4%
Burglary
2.75 / 1k Residents25% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
9.44 / 1k Residents24% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.35 / 1k Residents30% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+11Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Sapulpa, Oklahoma
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
A-
High Autonomy

Strong independent fundamentals that actively favor personal liberty and low regulation.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B
Fair9.0% of income
Property Rights
C+
FairIJ Grade C+
Firearm Rights
A-
GreatFPC Grade A-
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Net exporter (180% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season243 days312 frost-free
Annual Rainfall47.2"
Elevation719 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C-
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
D-
Poor12 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak941/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B
Fair1 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding, Tornado, Cold Wave, Heat Wave, Ice Storm
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 531 mi · coast 438 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$44.0M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityTulsa413k people are 12 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital88 miOklahoma City, OK
Nearest Prison12 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T09:09:34.000Z

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