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Broken Arrow, OK


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Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Introduction to Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, in Tulsa county, is 13 miles SE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city is considered part of the Tulsa metropolitan area. Broken Arrow has a population of 74,859.

Broken Arrow History

Broken Arrow was originally inhabited by the Creek Indians. The area was initially served by the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway. It was incorporated in 1903. In the early years, the economy of the city was based mainly on agriculture. In the early 20th century, coal became significant in the economic development of Broken Arrow.

Broken Arrow and nearby Attractions

  • Arrow Village Shopping Center
  • Safari's Sanctuary
  • Broken Arrow Historical Museum
  • Battle Creek Golf Club
  • Tulsa Zoo
  • Lake Keystone State Park

Things To Do In Broken Arrow

Broken Arrow offers easy access to the Tulsa Zoo. The Battle Creek Golf Club provides excellent facilities for golfers to enjoy a round. The Broken Arrow Historical Museum provides absorbing insights into the history of this area. In addition, the city hosts the Rooster Days Festival every May.

Broken Arrow Transportation

Tulsa International Airport is close by.

Broken Arrow Higher Education

The Tulsa Technology Center-Broken Arrow Campus is the local institution of higher education. Others in the neighborhood include Tulsa Community College, the University of Tulsa and Oral Roberts University.

High Points

Broken Arrow strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oklahoma):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyBroken Arrow People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyBroken Arrow Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyBroken Arrow Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyBroken Arrow College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 7%Broken Arrow Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 9%Broken Arrow Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Broken Arrow, OK

Comparing Broken Arrow to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oklahoma (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Male Share of the Population68
Female Share of the Population53
Age of the Population42
Well-Paid Single Men410
Well-Paid Single Women410
Racial Diversity38
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size810

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty910
People in Middle Class or Better710
College Educated Adults710
Median Family Income710

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times75
Walking and Biking to Work28
Public Transportation Use18

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Property Taxes81
Affordability of Rents61
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals25
People Living Alone21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime75
Low Violent Crime77

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