Sand Springs, OK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
19,973 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$73,400 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$186,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$571 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$788 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Tulsa County
6
Tulsa Metro Area
6
Oklahoma
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Tulsa County
7
Tulsa Metro Area
7
Oklahoma
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 2 36
Feb 2 1 41
Mar 3 1 50
Apr 4 0 59
May 6 0 68
Jun 5 0 76
Jul 3 0 81
Aug 3 0 81
Sep 4 0 72
Oct 4 0 60
Nov 3 0 49
Dec 2 2 38

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (29%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 71%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 4%

Schools

Garfield Es
1 miles, E 1.4 star
Central 9th Grade Ctr
1 miles, E 3.2 star
Clyde Boyd Ms
2 miles, S 1.4 star
Charles Page Hs
2 miles, E 2.3 star

Colleges

Tulsa Welding School-Tulsa
10 miles, E 1.4 star
University of Tulsa
10 miles, E 2.8 star
Jenks Beauty College
12 miles, SE 1 star

Hospitals

Parkside, Inc
9 miles, E
Hillcrest Medical Center
9 miles, E 1.4 star

Airports

Tulsa International Airport
14 miles, E 2.3 star
Stillwater Regional Airport
53 miles, NW 1 star
Will Rogers World Airport
97 miles, W 2.8 star
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
102 miles, E 1.9 star