At a Glance
Median Income
$59,457
$34,695 per capita
Home Value
$154,900
Zillow: $183,436
Median Rent
$905/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
304/100K
3,137/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.5%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.8%
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Bartlesville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bartlesville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bartlesville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bartlesville residents earn a median household income of $59,457 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,695. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,427 business establishments, including 114 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bartlesville is $154,900 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,436. Median rent is $905/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Bartlesville reports 304 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,137/100K. The murder rate is 5.5/100K.
Education
33.5% of adults in Bartlesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bartlesville has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population37,559
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density1,666/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,457
Per Capita$34,695
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$4,792M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,192
Housing
A+
Home Value$154,900
Rent$905
Ownership68.2%
Zillow$183,436
Housing Units16,787
Rent Burden30.0%
Crime
F
Violent304/100K
Property3,137/100K
Murder5.5/100K
Assault227/100K
Burglary641/100K
Health
Obesity42.8%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,628/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation673 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.5%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute17 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Bartlesville was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Tulsa International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 114 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.