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Bartlesville, OK

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Bartlesville, OK

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 49
Population37,559
Foreign Born2.5%
Population Density1,665people per mi²
Median Age36.9 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
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

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

69/100

31% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Bartlesville, Oklahoma

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $14k$27k
Comfortable $30k$44k
Luxury $107k+$166k+
Elite (Top 5%) $139k+$215k+
Affordability Ratio

134%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean84%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
25
Positive
40
Poor
5
Negative
5

Groceries

2 within 10 miles

0.8mi

Gas

7 within 10 miles

0.7mi

Hospital

2 within 20 miles

1.1mi

Airport

MCI — Kansas City International

189.2mi

Post Office

USPS — Bartlesville, OK

0.7mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf1Nearest 2.4 mi
Camping5Nearest 13 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
$59k+2.1%
21% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$389k
41% below US avg
College Educated
33.5%
4% below US avg
WFH
7.3%
49% below US avg
Homeownership
68.2%
4% above US avg
Median Home
$155k
45% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B
Safe

Generally safer than 65% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
26.8
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−7.6%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+3.4%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.16 / 1k Residents51% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
2.31 / 1k Residents26% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−18.5%
Burglary
4.48 / 1k Residents23% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
17.20 / 1k Residents38% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.45 / 1k Residents25% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+28Solidly Conservative

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

Presidential Voting Trends for Bartlesville, Oklahoma
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%80%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 Season214 days296 frost-free
Annual Rainfall43.2"
Elevation715 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
B-
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
B+
Good40 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,665/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A
Great4 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
D-
PoorInland Flooding, Tornado, Cold Wave, Heat Wave, Ice Storm
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 578 mi · coast 486 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$31.8M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T08:50:46.000Z

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