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Tulsa County

OK · Pop. 673,708 · Urban County

37/100Homestead Score

Tulsa County, Oklahoma covers 570 square miles with a population of 673,708 and a density of 1181.9 people per square mile, a more developed setting where truly rural parcels are scarcer. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, wheat, haylage. The median home price is $214,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.01%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 210-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.5°F and average winter lows of 27.6°F. Annual rainfall averages 43.7 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Ascension St. John Medical Center is 1.6 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 96.6% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 1.01%
Growing Season: 210 days
Broadband: 96.6%
Density: 1181.9/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 210-day growing season in USDA zone 7b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • Broadband reaches 96.6% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Ascension St. John Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 1.6 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
  • A low unemployment rate of 3.3% reflects a stable local job base.

Cons

  • Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
  • Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
  • Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
  • Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
  • The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.

At a glance

Tulsa County, OK is a challenging place to homestead on the data.

Homestead score
37/100
Median home price
$214k
Property tax
1.01%
Growing season
210 days (zone 7b)
Annual rainfall
43.7"
Broadband
96.6%
Nearest hospital
Ascension St. John Medical Center, 1.6 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.01%
Median Household Income$67,317
Poverty Rate14.7%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$214K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7b
Growing Season210 days
Annual Rainfall43.7 inches
Avg Summer High91.5°F
Avg Winter Low27.6°F
Top CropsHay, Wheat, Haylage

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought8/10
Wildfire10/10
Tornado10/10
Flood10/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalAscension St. John Medical Center (1.6 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities24

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage96.6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%
Ag EconomyWeak

Homesteading in Tulsa County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Tulsa County?
Tulsa County is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 210-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.5°F, and average winter lows of 27.6°F. The established crops are hay, wheat, haylage.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $214,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.01%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 96.6% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Ascension St. John Medical Center is 1.6 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 24 hospitals in the county.

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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.