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Is Bartlesville a Good Place to Live? Bartlesville, Oklahoma: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Bartlesville ranks #998 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #153 of 208 small cities and #12 of 20 in Oklahoma. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low living costs (83.6, #6 of 208) and affordable homes ($167,200, #30 of 208), and trails on low graduation rates (79%, #164 of 191).
Bartlesville by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Bartlesville's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Bartlesville?
Bartlesville's cost of living index is 83.6, 16% below the US level of 100 and #7 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $916/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $189,391, 15% below the typical Oklahoma home ($223,261).
| Measure | Bartlesville | OklahomaOK | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 92.6 · US 100 | 83.6#7 of 1,308 | 87.8 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $305,499 · US $368,697 | $189,391#97 of 1,187 | $223,261 | $305,499 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,536/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,280/mo#147 of 1,115 | — | $1,536/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $261,400 | $167,200#129 of 1,309 | — | $261,400 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,178/mo | $916/mo#109 of 1,309 | — | $1,178/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.5x | 2.8x#109 of 1,309 | — | 3.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.9% | 18.7%#310 of 1,309 | — | 19.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Oklahoma is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Bartlesville housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Bartlesville is in the Tulsa, OK metro.
Oklahoma housing market →Is Bartlesville safe?
Bartlesville recorded 352 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 7% above the US rate of 328 and 14% below Oklahoma's 408. That ranks #641 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #111 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Bartlesville Police Department. Property crime runs 2,352 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Bartlesville | OklahomaOK | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 258 · US 328 | 352#641 of 1,085 | 408 | 258 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,540 · US 1,548 | 2,352#816 of 1,085 | 1,814 | 1,540 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Oklahoma is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Bartlesville?
The median household in Bartlesville earns $58,869, 29% below the US figure of $83,163 and 11% below Oklahoma ($66,148). Unemployment is 3.6% (US 4.3%). 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.2% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Bartlesville | OklahomaOK | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $71,675 · US $83,163 | $58,869#1067 of 1,312 | $66,148 | $71,675 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7% · US 4.3% | 3.6%#297 of 1,058 | 3.4% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 13% | 17.2%#995 of 1,312 | — | 13% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | +0.2%#538 of 1,132 | +0.6% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Oklahoma is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Bartlesville?
The median resident of Bartlesville is 36.8 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 33.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #677 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 68.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Bartlesville | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.3 | 36.8 | 37.3 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 32.5% | 33.3%#677 of 1,312 | 32.5% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 62.3% | 68.2% | 62.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Bartlesville's schools and health?
Bartlesville's 9 public schools graduate 79% of students in four years (Oklahoma 80%), with 16 students per teacher and $9,812 spent per pupil. 42% of adults are obese and 13.1% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 35.6% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Bartlesville | OklahomaOK | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 79%#900 of 1,063 | 80% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.9 | 16#634 of 1,188 | — | 14.9 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $13,509 | $9,812#1153 of 1,188 | — | $13,509 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 35.6% | 42%#1208 of 1,311 | — | 35.6% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 13.1%#970 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.3% | 17.5%#754 of 1,311 | — | 17.3% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 9.2% | 10.3%#691 of 1,311 | — | 9.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Oklahoma is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 6,173 students are enrolled in Bartlesville's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Bartlesville?
The average commute in Bartlesville is 17.5 minutes (Oklahoma 22.7); 0.4% of workers take transit and 8% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Bartlesville scores 7.9 of 20 (below average walkable), #1084 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 78.7°F and winters 37.1°F, with 40.3 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Bartlesville | OklahomaOK | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 21.5 min | 17.5 min#168 of 1,312 | 22.7 min | 21.5 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.6% | 4.1%#411 of 1,312 | 5.1% | 4.6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75.7% | 75.6% | 76.8% | 75.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 1.9% | 1.8% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 10% | 8% | 8.9% | 10% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 7.9#1084 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Oklahoma is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47.1 | 22.3 | 1.5 |
| Feb | 52.4 | 26.4 | 1.9 |
| Mar | 62 | 35.4 | 3 |
| Apr | 71 | 45.1 | 4.3 |
| May | 78.8 | 55.3 | 5.7 |
| Jun | 87.5 | 64.6 | 5.3 |
| Jul | 92.7 | 68.5 | 3.7 |
| Aug | 92.2 | 66.4 | 3.4 |
| Sep | 84.2 | 57.7 | 3.4 |
| Oct | 72.7 | 45.3 | 3.6 |
| Nov | 60.3 | 34.1 | 2.4 |
| Dec | 49.2 | 25.3 | 2.1 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Bartlesville Muni Airport.
| Measure | Bartlesville | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 56.3°F | 58.2°F | 56.3°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.3°F | 78.7°F | 76.3°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.7°F | 37.1°F | 36.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 43.2 in | 40.3 in | 43.2 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Bartlesville Muni Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Bartlesville?
Washington County's air had a median air quality index of 44, and 68% of measured days were rated good; 2 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Washington County's biggest natural hazard losses in ice storm, tornado, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.23% of building value, higher than 81% of US counties.
| Measure | Bartlesville | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 41 | 44#571 of 1,138 | 41 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 2#481 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.23%#1016 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Washington County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Washington County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Ice storm | 0.017% | 96% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.027% | 95% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.15% | 91% of counties |
| Winter weather | 0.0012% | 82% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0025% | 70% of counties |
| Strong wind | 0.0038% | 68% of counties |
| Hail | 0.0023% | 53% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0025% | 47% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Bartlesville compare with similar-size cities?
Bartlesville is one of 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track and ranks #153 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 37,878.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlesville, OKPop. 37,878 | #998 | 50.1 | $58,869 | $916/mo | 352 | 17.5 min |
| Lewiston, MEPop. 38,324 | #748 | 54.2 | $55,393 | $986/mo | 240 | 21 min |
| Clovis, NMPop. 37,942 | #1027 | 49.6 | $54,820 | $988/mo | 378 | 16.4 min |
| Hot Springs, ARPop. 37,920 | #1157 | 46.5 | $47,760 | $914/mo | 500 | 16.9 min |
| Hilton Head Island, SCPop. 37,911 | #647 | 55.9 | $94,657 | $1,479/mo | no data | 18.5 min |
| Tupelo, MSPop. 37,791 | #677 | 55.5 | $66,257 | $976/mo | 310 | 18 min |
| Oregon City, ORPop. 37,755 | #519 | 57.8 | $97,829 | $1,708/mo | 265 | 26.5 min |
| Kaneohe, HIPop. 37,355 | #284 | 62.4 | $125,613 | $2,269/mo | no data | 27.6 min |
| Greenfield, WIPop. 37,345 | #268 | 62.8 | $70,459 | $1,170/mo | 105 | 22.2 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Bartlesville compare with the rest of Oklahoma?
Bartlesville ranks #12 of the 20 Oklahoma cities we track, with a score of 50.1 against Oklahoma's statewide 43. Its households earn 11% below the Oklahoma median. Violent crime is 14% below the statewide rate. Homes are 15% below the typical Oklahoma home.
| City | Rank in OK | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bixby, OKPop. 30,155 | #1 | 66.9 | $104,404 | $1,393/mo | 80 |
| Jenks, OKPop. 27,102 | #2 | 64.9 | $111,004 | $1,602/mo | 99 |
| Edmond, OKPop. 96,825 | #3 | 63.7 | $103,183 | $1,344/mo | 139 |
| Owasso, OKPop. 40,151 | #4 | 60.8 | $79,036 | $1,270/mo | 123 |
| Broken Arrow, OKPop. 118,180 | #5 | 60.5 | $86,765 | $1,320/mo | 198 |
| Yukon, OKPop. 25,529 | #6 | 58.0 | $75,273 | $1,274/mo | 293 |
| Moore, OKPop. 63,420 | #7 | 56.6 | $80,420 | $1,340/mo | 230 |
| Norman, OKPop. 129,672 | #8 | 55.3 | $67,704 | $1,090/mo | 243 |
| Stillwater, OKPop. 49,269 | #9 | 53.3 | $43,700 | $947/mo | 202 |
| Oklahoma City, OKPop. 697,125 | #10 | 51.1 | $68,656 | $1,130/mo | 681 |
| Midwest City, OKPop. 58,297 | #11 | 51.1 | $57,520 | $1,091/mo | 345 |
| Bartlesville, OKPop. 37,878 | #12 | 50.1 | $58,869 | $916/mo | 352 |
| Enid, OKPop. 50,653 | #13 | 49.8 | $62,125 | $914/mo | 572 |
| Shawnee, OKPop. 31,671 | #14 | 49.1 | $55,815 | $936/mo | 483 |
| Ponca City, OKPop. 24,326 | #15 | 48.4 | $55,941 | $850/mo | 500 |
| Tulsa, OKPop. 413,794 | #16 | 47.3 | $59,838 | $1,052/mo | 833 |
| Duncan, OKPop. 22,958 | #17 | 45.5 | $58,054 | $896/mo | 356 |
| Ardmore, OKPop. 24,877 | #18 | 44.0 | $53,900 | $1,006/mo | 1,050 |
| Lawton, OKPop. 90,595 | #19 | 42.7 | $54,433 | $967/mo | 769 |
| Muskogee, OKPop. 36,758 | #20 | 39.6 | $50,213 | $858/mo | 846 |
All 20 Oklahoma cities we track, by overall score. Oklahoma statewide: median income $66,148, violent crime 407.7 per 100,000.
How is Bartlesville's score calculated?
Bartlesville scores 50.1 out of 100, #998 of 1,312 (grade C, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Oklahoma's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Bartlesville. Similar-size median 52.9.
48.0 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Bartlesville's police agency. Similar-size median 78.4.
67.4 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Bartlesville. Similar-size median 52.2.
39.5 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Bartlesville's public schools. Similar-size median 59.4.
40.7 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Bartlesville's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 76.3.
89.2 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Bartlesville. Similar-size median 46.7.
34.1 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Bartlesville. Similar-size median 44.2.
44.6 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Bartlesville. Similar-size median 47.3.
48.6 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Bartlesville's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
36.3 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 54.8.
35.7 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Bartlesville's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Bartlesville has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Bartlesville
Is Bartlesville, OK a good place to live?
Bartlesville ranks #998 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #153 of 208 small cities and #12 of 20 in Oklahoma. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low living costs (83.6, #6 of 208) and affordable homes ($167,200, #30 of 208), and trails on low graduation rates (79%, #164 of 191).
What is the cost of living in Bartlesville?
Bartlesville's cost of living index is 83.6, 16% below the US level of 100 and #7 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $916/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $189,391, 15% below the typical Oklahoma home ($223,261).
What is the crime rate in Bartlesville?
Bartlesville recorded 352 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 7% above the US rate of 328 and 14% below Oklahoma's 408. That ranks #641 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #111 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Bartlesville Police Department. Property crime runs 2,352 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Bartlesville?
The median household in Bartlesville earns $58,869, 29% below the US figure of $83,163 and 11% below Oklahoma ($66,148). Unemployment is 3.6% (US 4.3%). 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.2% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Bartlesville?
Median rent in Bartlesville is $916/mo (Census), #109 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,280/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 18.7% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Bartlesville?
The typical home value in Bartlesville is $189,391, up 5.3% in a year, against $223,261 for Oklahoma and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $167,200.
How are the public schools in Bartlesville?
Bartlesville's 9 public schools graduate 79% of students in four years (Oklahoma 80%), with 16 students per teacher and $9,812 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Bartlesville?
The average commute is 17.5 minutes, #168 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 22.7 minutes across Oklahoma. 4.1% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Bartlesville?
Bartlesville averages 58.2°F over the year, 78.7°F in summer and 37.1°F in winter, with 40.3 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Bartlesville walkable?
Bartlesville scores 7.9 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1084 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Bartlesville at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Washington County's biggest natural hazard losses in ice storm, tornado, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.23% of building value, higher than 81% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Bartlesville?
Washington County's air had a median air quality index of 44, and 68% of measured days were rated good; 2 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Bartlesville?
Bartlesville has 37,878 residents. The median resident of Bartlesville is 36.8 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 33.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #677 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 68.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Bartlesville compare with the rest of Oklahoma?
Bartlesville ranks #12 of the 20 Oklahoma cities we track, with a score of 50.1 against Oklahoma's statewide 43. Its households earn 11% below the Oklahoma median. Violent crime is 14% below the statewide rate. Homes are 15% below the typical Oklahoma home.
What cities are similar in size to Bartlesville?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Bartlesville's population of 37,878 are Lewiston, ME (#748 overall), Clovis, NM (#1027 overall), Hot Springs, AR (#1157 overall), Hilton Head Island, SC (#647 overall), and Tupelo, MS (#677 overall). Bartlesville is #998.