Sapulpa, OK

Sapulpa, Oklahoma

Introduction to Sapulpa, Oklahoma

Sapulpa, Oklahoma is 12 miles SW of Tulsa, Oklahoma. It is in Creek County. The city is part of the Tulsa metro area. The population of Sapulpa is 19,166.

Sapulpa History

Sapulpa was originally settled by Creek Indians and was named Sapulpa Station. In fact, it was named after Chief Sapulpa, a Creek leader. The Atlantic and Pacific Railroad first reached the area in 1886. The first post office was established in 1889. The city was incorporated as Sapulpa in 1898. The discovery of oil in Glenn Pool in 1905 catalyzed the development of the area. Sapulpa is the county seat of Creek County.

Sapulpa and nearby Attractions

• Sapulpa Historical Museum
• Rock Creek Shopping Center
• Oklahoma Aquarium
• Big Splash Water Park
• Philbrook Museum of Art
• Walnut Creek State Park

Things To Do In Sapulpa

Sapulpa has numerous parks, including Aaron's Angels Park, Hollier Park, Heritage Park, Kelly Lane Park, Overlook Park and Reynolds Park. Trout fishing can be enjoyed at Pretty Water Lake. The Sapulpa Municipal Golf Course provides facilities for local golfers. Local celebrations include the International Celebration, the Royal Jazz Festival and the Route 66 Blowout.

Sapulpa Transportation

Tulsa International is the nearest major airport.

Sapulpa Higher Education

Oral Roberts University, the University of Tulsa and Tulsa Community College are in the neighborhood.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 10%

Comparative Profile of Sapulpa, OK

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Sapulpa Almanac

Sapulpa Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Sapulpa Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Sapulpa Public Libraries

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Sapulpa Hospitals

ST JOHN SAPULPA
(Voluntary non-profit - Church)
1004 EAST BRYAN
(918) 224-4280
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Sapulpa

Sapulpa High Schools (2004)

SAPULPA HS
3 SOUTH MISSION
918-224-6560
Serves 1,065 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.6

Sapulpa Colleges

(List of All Oklahoma Colleges)

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