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Tulsa County, Oklahoma: crime rate, income and local data
The violent-crime rate in Tulsa County was 6.3 per 1,000 residents (2021-2025 average, FBI), 49% higher than the statewide rate (4.2). Households here have a median income of $69,009 and the unemployment rate was 4.2% in August 2026. About 680,794 people live in the county.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
Also on the map: income · hazard risk · Superfund · dams
What is the crime rate in Tulsa County?
From 2021 through 2025, Tulsa County averaged 4,547 reported violent crimes a year, along with 21,412 property crimes. That is 6.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents, 49% higher than the Oklahoma rate (4.2), and 71% higher than the U.S. rate (3.7). For property crime the county rate is 29.8 per 1,000 (Oklahoma: 21.9; U.S.: 18.1). Aggravated assaults make up 76% of the violent total. CDC death records show about 71 homicide deaths a year in the county (10.7 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Tulsa County | Per 1,000 | Oklahoma per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 4,547 | 6.3 | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 56 | 0.08 | 0.06 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 554 | 0.77 | 0.62 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 495 | 0.69 | 0.39 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 3,441 | 4.8 | 3.2 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 21,412 | 29.8 | 21.9 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 4,165 | 5.8 | 4.7 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 14,018 | 19.5 | 14.4 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3,228 | 4.5 | 2.8 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (11 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Tulsa County?
The median household in Tulsa County earns $69,009 a year, close to the Oklahoma median ($65,039). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $230,400, and the median rent is $1,110 a month. 12.8% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 14.1%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.2% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 14,754 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Tulsa County | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 680,794 | 4,028,634 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $69,009 | $65,039 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $230,400 | $199,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,110 | $1,014 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.4% | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 14.7% | 15.3% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 12.8% | 14.1% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 34.4% | 28.3% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 59.7% | 65.8% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 36.0 | 37.0 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.4% | 88.9% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 13.3% | 12.9% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Tulsa County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Tulsa County as “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Very High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
No active Superfund site is listed in Tulsa County. 3 former sites have finished cleanup and been taken off EPA's National Priorities List: Compass Industries (Avery Drive), Sand Springs Petrochemical Complex and Tulsa Fuel And Manufacturing. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
Tulsa County has 5 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. 1 is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 2 Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Keystone Dam (121 ft) and Yahola (35 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
85 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 2,338,610 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Tulsa County was covered by 4 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Severe Storm 3, Severe Ice Storm 1), not counting COVID-19. In 2024, 8 of 366 monitored days had an air quality index of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse (EPA). Of 15 community water systems, 1 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 3 (low). NHTSA counted 84 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 16 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Tulsa County?
Tulsa County had 9 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Where crews are working: US-412 W, W 81st St and US-412 E. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Tulsa County?
Federal school lists show 179 public and 35 private schools in the county. 34 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 55 fire or EMS stations and 18 police or sheriff stations. 1 state park or recreation area: Keystone State Park.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Tulsa County?
Census tribal areas that reach into Tulsa County: Creek OTSA and Cherokee OTSA.
Tribal areas are Census statistical boundaries, shown for reference; they are not legal boundaries.
See them on the map: tribal lands →
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Tulsa County
Gun shops
45 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Tulsa County, plus 64 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 19 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: 2A Shooting Center (Tulsa), Academy Sports + Outdoors #244 (Owasso), Academy Sports + Outdoors #84 (Tulsa), Academy Sports + Outdoors #87 (Tulsa), Atwoods Ranch & Home #18 (Owasso), Atwoods Ranch & Home #21 (Broken Arrow), Atwoods Ranch & Home #22 (Sand Springs), Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World 031 (Broken Arrow) and 37 more.
Liquor stores
88 liquor stores are on the map in Tulsa County: 11th & Garnett Liquor (Tulsa), 2nd Street Package (Sand Springs), Ajax Liquor Emporium (Tulsa), Aspen Liquor (Broken Arrow), Atlas Package Store (Tulsa), B & B Liquor Warehouse Broken Arrow (Broken Arrow), B A Liquor Mart (Broken Arrow), B and B Liquor Warehouse (Tulsa) and 80 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map in Tulsa County: Planned Parenthood Great Plains-Tulsa (Tulsa).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Tulsa County?
Tulsa County averaged 4,547 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 6.3 per 1,000 residents, 49% higher than the Oklahoma rate (4.2). The property-crime rate was 29.8 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Tulsa County?
$69,009 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $65,039 for Oklahoma and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Tulsa County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.2% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 14,754 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Tulsa County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Tulsa County as “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Very High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Tulsa County?
No active Superfund site is listed in Tulsa County. 3 former sites have finished cleanup and been taken off EPA's National Priorities List: Compass Industries (Avery Drive), Sand Springs Petrochemical Complex and Tulsa Fuel And Manufacturing.
Is there road construction in Tulsa County right now?
Tulsa County had 9 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Where crews are working: US-412 W, W 81st St and US-412 E.
How many nursing homes are in Tulsa County?
34 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Tulsa County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creek County | 72,830 | 1.8 | $62,338 |
| Okmulgee County | 36,899 | 2.8 | $54,029 |
| Osage County | 45,997 | 2.2 | $62,847 |
| Pawnee County | 15,795 | 1.9 | $58,738 |
| Rogers County | 98,610 | 1.8 | $80,067 |
| Wagoner County | 86,609 | 2.1 | $81,207 |
| Washington County | 53,326 | 3.1 | $60,162 |
Cities in Tulsa County with their own page: Tulsa, Broken Arrow.
More: Oklahoma statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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