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Stillwater, OK

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Stillwater, OK

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 48
Population48,818
Foreign Born7.0%
Population Density1,639people per mi²
Median Age23.7 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

81/100

19% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Stillwater, Oklahoma

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $15k$28k
Comfortable $45k$66k
Luxury $76k+$118k+
Elite (Top 5%) $120k+$185k+
Affordability Ratio

64%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean83%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
5
Negative
17

Groceries

3 within 10 miles

1.2mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.8mi

Hospital

2 within 20 miles

1.1mi

Airport

DFW — Dallas/Fort Worth International

223.5mi

Post Office

USPS — Stillwater, OK

1.6mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf1Nearest 3.2 mi
Camping3Nearest 19.8 mi
Marina0 
Winery0Nearest 15.2 mi
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0Nearest 11.6 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
$42k+5.0%
44% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$288k
56% below US avg
College Educated
51.9%
48% above US avg
WFH
9.2%
36% below US avg
Homeownership
37.2%
43% below US avg
Median Home
$231k
18% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B-
Safe

Generally safer than 60% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
17.8
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−27.3%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−32.4%
Homicide
0.06 / 1k Residents20% above state avg
Robbery
0.16 / 1k Residents50% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.44 / 1k Residents53% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−22.2%
Burglary
1.62 / 1k Residents56% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
13.30 / 1k Residents7% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.83 / 1k Residents57% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+23Solidly Conservative

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

Presidential Voting Trends for Stillwater, 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 Season229 days305 frost-free
Annual Rainfall39.4"
Elevation965 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
B-
Fair52 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,639/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A
Good1 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorCold Wave, Inland Flooding, Tornado, Hail, Ice Storm
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 513 mi · coast 458 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$50.3M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityOklahoma City681k people are 52 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital52 miOklahoma City, OK
Nearest Prison21 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T09:09:26.000Z

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