Tulsa, OK


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Tulsa, OK

About Tulsa, OK

Tulsa, Oklahoma is a vibrant and diverse city with plenty of attractions to explore. Home to the renowned Tulsa Zoo and Oxley Nature Center, nature lovers can enjoy a variety of animals in their natural habitats as well as interesting educational exhibits. Visitors can also explore art galleries, museums such as the Philbrook Museum of Art, or take a stroll through the historic Brady Arts District. With its bustling atmosphere, great cultural attractions and countless outdoor experiences to choose from, Tulsa promises to provide any visitor with an unforgettable experience. Mid-sized city - Northeastern Oklahoma along the Arkansas River.

State: Oklahoma
County: Tulsa County
Metro Area: Tulsa Metro Area
City: Tulsa
Zip Codes: 74133, 74136, 74137, 74105, 74115, 74135, 74112, 74107, 74129, 74145, 26 total
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Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 676 ft above sea level

Tulsa, located along the Arkansas River in the northeast part of the state, is a commercial, industrial, and cultural center for a large agricultural and oil-producing region. Many say it is “where the South meets the West”, mixing characteristics of a traditional, genteel and historic Southern city with the ruggedness, ambitions and appearances of the West.

Not surprisingly, energy is the biggest industry. Several oil and gas companies make Tulsa their home, and some 1,000 more companies have energy-related operations here. This industry is on an uptrend and more recently the economic base has broadened into high-tech, telecommunications, banking, and financial services. The downtown area is prosperous and modern with parks, gardens, and attractive older areas, such as the oil-boom era Art Deco district. Although not the largest city in the state, Tulsa has a full set of performing arts and museums. Excellent suburbs lie east, northeast and south, and Tulsa is coming into its own as a good family city. The low Cost of Living Index makes Tulsa a good value for what is available.

The city of Tulsa lies along the Arkansas River surrounded by gently rolling grassland and hardwood trees, mostly oaks. Tulsa is far enough north to escape long periods of heat in summer and far enough south to miss extreme winter cold. The influence of warm moist air from the Gulf of Mexico often brings high humidity but the climate is essentially continental.

Summers are hot with frequent 100 degree days, but low humidity and southerly breezes can moderate temperatures. Winters are generally mild with temperatures occasionally falling below zero but only for a short time. Falls are long with pleasant, sunny days and cool nights. Precipitation occurs evenly throughout the year, with spring being the wettest. Thunderstorms are common and occasionally severe. Snow is light and remains only for brief periods. First freeze is early November, last is late March.

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Tulsa Cost of Living

Cost of living, attractive downtown, and arts & culture make Tulsa a great place to live.

$179,100
-88.8% lower than avg
$52,438
-31.6% lower than avg
5.4 / 6.6
Comfort Index
summer/winter
Tulsa Crime
74.3 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Tulsa, Oklahoma
$34,200
for a family
$32,400
for a single person
Pros & Cons of Tulsa
   Cost of living
Violent crime rate
   Attractive downtown
Unattractive setting
   Arts & culture
Summer heat
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I have lived in Tulsa, OK since 2004 meanwhile raising a family and having career modifications, etc. Additionally, I have lived in Florida, Texas, and Nebraska; I have  More
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Over 4 years ago
Nice enough but not welcoming to "outsiders". Tulsa has the slowness of the south but without the hospitality. Honestly there is no reason to make this a permanent  More
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Over 4 years ago
The good, is that many people are outwardly warm-hearted, and will go out of their way to help. but that doesn’t necessarily mean that they want to be your friend or  More
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