Skiatook, OK

Skiatook, Oklahoma

Introduction to Skiatook, Oklahoma

Skiatook, Oklahoma, in Osage county, is 14 miles N of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The town is in the Tulsa area. There are 5,396 residents in Skiatook.

Skiatook History

Skiatook was founded in 1872 by William C. Rogers. It was named after a local Indian. However, some believe that the town derived its name from a Cherokee term describing a vast tract of land or a large man. The first post office of the town was established in the 1880s. At that time it was known as Ski-a-took. In 1892, the name was given its present name. The Midland Valley Railroad reached the area in 1904. The town was incorporated in 1905 and A.E. Townsend became the first mayor of Skiatook.

Skiatook and nearby Attractions

• Skiatook Museum
• Tulsa Zoo And Living Museum
• Skiatook Lake
• Will Rogers Memorial and Birthplace
• Walnut Creek State Park
• Philbrook Museum of Art

Things To Do In Skiatook

While in Skiatook, one can visit the Skiatook Museum to learn more about the area’s history. The Skiatook Lake and the Healing Rock are also worth visiting. Local parks include the Osage Park, Smith Park, John Zink Park and the Skiatook Sports Park. The Osage Prairie Trail offers facilities for hiking and biking. Apart from these, the town hosts the Pioneer Days Festival every September.

Skiatook Transportation

Tulsa International is the nearest major airport.

Skiatook Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at the University of Tulsa, Oral Roberts University and Tulsa Community College.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Skiatook, OK

Comparing Skiatook 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
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Skiatook Almanac

Skiatook Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Skiatook Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Wal-Mart in Skiatook

Skiatook High Schools (2004)

SKIATOOK HS
355 SOUTH OSAGE
918-396-1790
Serves 683 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Skiatook Colleges

(List of All Oklahoma Colleges)

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