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Broken Arrow, OK

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Broken Arrow, OK

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 57
Population115,919
Foreign Born3.7%
Population Density1,849people per mi²
Median Age37.0 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
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

97/100

3% below national average

A

The Real Cost of Living in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $20k$37k
Comfortable $45k$65k
Luxury $152k+$235k+
Elite (Top 5%) $178k+$276k+
Affordability Ratio

130%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A-
Hood Index scan area
Premium Lean76%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
13
Negative
28

Groceries

5 within 10 miles

2mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.5mi

Hospital

20 within 20 miles

1mi

Airport

DFW — Dallas/Fort Worth International

228.6mi

Post Office

USPS — Broken Arrow, OK

0.6mi

Critical Amenities

Golf6Nearest 3.8 mi
Camping12Nearest 30.3 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink2Nearest 5.3 mi
Gun Range2Nearest 8.2 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$85k+3.2%
13% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$539k
18% below US avg
College Educated
35.0%
Equal to US avg
WFH
10.8%
24% below US avg
Homeownership
72.6%
11% above US avg
Median Home
$229k
19% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B+
Safe

Generally safer than 72% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
12.8
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−9.8%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+24.2%
Homicide
0.02 / 1k Residents67% below state avg
Robbery
0.14 / 1k Residents55% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.47 / 1k Residents53% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−43.7%
Burglary
1.46 / 1k Residents60% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
8.40 / 1k Residents33% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.93 / 1k Residents52% 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 Broken Arrow, 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 Season246 days313 frost-free
Annual Rainfall49.4"
Elevation725 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-
Poor14 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,849/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B
Fair2 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding, Heat Wave, Tornado, Strong Wind, Cold Wave
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 542 mi · coast 437 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$292.1M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityTulsa413k people are 14 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital105 miOklahoma City, OK
Nearest Prison15 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-22T08:40:57.000Z

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