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Sand Springs, Oklahoma

Introduction to Sand Springs, Oklahoma

Sand Springs, Oklahoma, in Tulsa county, is 6 miles W of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city is conveniently located inside the Tulsa metropolitan area. There are an estimated 17,451 people in Sand Springs.

Sand Springs History

Sand Springs was founded by Charles Page, the Oklahoma philanthropist. He wanted to develop it as a model city. The city was named after the springs on the Arkansas River. Sand Springs was incorporated in 1912. It is partly located in Osage County, which was founded in 1907; and partly in Tulsa County, which was formed in 1850.

Sand Springs and nearby Attractions

  • Prattville Shopping Center
  • Sand Springs Cultural and Historical Museum
  • Walnut Creek State Park
  • Gilcrease Museum
  • Lake Keystone State Park
  • Fred Drummond House

Things To Do In Sand Springs

While staying in Sand Springs, one can pay a visit to the Sand Springs Cultural and Historical Museum, which provides insight into the history of this area. The Sand Springs Shopping Center, the Harris Shopping Center and the Prattville Shopping Center are some of the local shopping destinations. The Osage Hills Country Club provides excellent facilities for golfers. Visitors can also plan a day trip to the Walnut Creek State Park and the Lake Keystone State Park.

Sand Springs Transportation

Tulsa International Airport is nearby.

Sand Springs Higher Education

The University of Tulsa, Oklahoma State University, Tulsa Community College and Oral Roberts University are nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 6%Sand Springs Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 7%Sand Springs Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 7%Sand Springs People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 11%Sand Springs Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 12%Sand Springs Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 19%Sand Springs College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Sand Springs, OK

Comparing Sand Springs 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 Old65
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population64
Well-Paid Single Men49
Well-Paid Single Women410
Senior Citizens43
Age of the Population44
Racial Diversity46

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better610
People Above Poverty69
Median Family Income510
College Educated Adults59

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times77
Walking and Biking to Work58
Public Transportation Use27

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes81
Affordability of Rents72
Housing Recently Built78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48
People Living Alone42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime57
Low Property Crime44

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