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Catoosa, OK


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Catoosa, Oklahoma

Introduction to Catoosa, Oklahoma

Catoosa, Oklahoma, in Rogers county, is 9 miles N of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and 14 miles E of Tulsa, Oklahoma. There are 5,449 residents in Catoosa.

Catoosa History

The community is in Rogers County. The name of the area has been derived from a Cherokee term meaning “on the hill” or “new settlement place.” The community was established in 1882. The Frisco Railroad was completed in 1882. Acting secretary Thomas Ryan approved the town’s site in 1902, and it was officially founded in the same year.

Catoosa and nearby Attractions

  • Philbrook Museum of Art
  • Fort Gibson
  • J.M. Davis Arms and Historical Museum
  • Fred Drummond House
  • Gilcrease Museum
  • Cherokee State Park

Things To Do In Catoosa

Some of the local churches include Catoosa United Methodist Church, First Baptist Church and Rock House. Local parks offering recreational facilities are Lake Keystone State Park, Snowdale State Park and Greenleaf State Park. The Three Rivers Museum, Five Civilized Tribes Museum and Woolaroc Museum are all nearby as well.

Catoosa Transportation

Tulsa International is the nearest major airport.

Catoosa Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at Oral Roberts University, Tulsa Community College, Langston University and Northeastern State University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 11%Catoosa Well-Paid Single Women
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Catoosa Affordability of Property Taxes
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 15%Catoosa Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 16%Catoosa People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 19%Catoosa Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Catoosa, OK

Comparing Catoosa 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 Old88
Female Share of the Population77
Male Share of the Population45
Senior Citizens32
Age of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Women39
Well-Paid Single Men38
Racial Diversity35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty49
People in Middle Class or Better49
Median Family Income49
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home56
Walking and Biking to Work23
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes92
Housing Recently Built88
Affordability of Rents61
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
People Living Alone32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime46
Low Property Crime32

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