Sand Springs, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Pawnee County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
19,973 Population 1,008/sq mi density
$73,400 Median Income $34,145 per capita
$186,700 Home Value $242,309 Zillow
$1,016 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
243 Violent Crime/100K 2,762 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$73,400 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$186,700 home value, $1,016/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
243 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Sand Springs, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,400
2% below
$34,145 per capita
Home Value
$186,700
34% below
Zillow: $242,309
Median Rent
$1,016/mo
13% below
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
243/100K
36% below
2,762/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.1%
26% below
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
10% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Sand Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Sand Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
98%
Home Value
66%
Rent
87%
Poverty
42%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
136%
Crime
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sand Springs a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sand Springs residents earn a median household income of $73,400 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,145. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 358 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sand Springs is $186,700 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,309. Median rent is $1,016/month, with 26.9% 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 1979.

Safety & Crime

Sand Springs reports 243 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,762/100K.

Education

25.1% of adults in Sand Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sand Springs has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population19,973
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density1,008/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$73,400
Per Capita$34,145
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$457M
Avg Weekly Wage$870

Housing

A+
Home Value$186,700
Rent$1,016
Ownership70.5%
Zillow$242,309
Housing Units7,977
Rent Burden26.9%

Crime

F
Violent243/100K
Property2,762/100K

Health

Obesity35.3%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death13,688/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
Elevation652 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.1%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Sand Springs was founded in 1911.
The median home in Sand Springs was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Tulsa International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.