The Town FilesBixby, Oklahoma
City in Tulsa County · population 28,609 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $334,200
- Household income
- $104,404
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 5 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 56
- Median age
- 36.4
Bixby is a city of 28,609 people in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $334,200, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks more upscale than 98% of Oklahoma towns, better for families than 92% of Oklahoma towns, better for young professionals than 89% of Oklahoma towns.
How Bixby ranks
Percentile among Oklahoma towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oklahoma towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bixby is worth $334,200, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $104,404, which is more affordable than 14% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $1,393 a month. 76.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bixby | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $334,200 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $1,393 | $830 |
| Median household income | $104,404 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 76.0% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Bixby
| People | Bixby | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.4 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.9% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 29.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.3% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.6% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 5.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.3% | — |
| Work from home | 14.0% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 24.2 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.9% | 86.0% |
Weather in Bixby
July highs average 94.0°F and January lows 28.1°F. About 42.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 4.9 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 81 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 81 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
56 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bixby since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 20 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 19, 1981 about 8.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 7 deaths and 194 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 28, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 214 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on May 1, 2002.
Severe weather in Tulsa County since 1996
Tulsa County has been included in 40 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 19, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4721: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| June 29, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4657: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 24, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4587: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 17, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3555: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4530: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Tulsa County
Tulsa County had 368,636 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $63,561 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Bixby itself the ACS puts it at 3.7%.
Public schools in Bixby
8 public schools with 7,014 students, about 17.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIXBY HS | 9-12 | 2,303 | 20.0 |
| BIXBY MS | 7-8 | 1,220 | 18.2 |
| WEST ELEMENTARY | PK-3 | 757 | 18.9 |
| BIXBY NORTH ES | PK-3 | 663 | 16.2 |
| CENTRAL ES | PK-3 | 643 | 16.5 |
| WEST INTERMEDIATE | 4-6 | 519 | 16.7 |
| NORTH INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | 4-6 | 478 | 15.9 |
| CENTRAL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | 4-6 | 431 | 14.9 |
Towns near Bixby
- Jenks, OK6.4 mi · 25,949 people · home $327,100
- Glenpool, OK7.2 mi · 13,691 people · home $201,700
- Broken Arrow, OK8.3 mi · 113,540 people · home $250,400
- Coweta, OK12.3 mi · 9,654 people · home $205,700
- Tulsa, OK12.7 mi · 413,066 people · home $205,300
- Sapulpa, OK14.3 mi · 21,929 people · home $171,600
- Catoosa, OK17.3 mi · 7,440 people · home $178,800
- Sand Springs, OK19.4 mi · 19,874 people · home $197,700
Bixby questions
Is Bixby, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bixby scores better for retirees than 56% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 11%. 12.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.4).
How much does a house cost in Bixby?
The median owner-occupied home in Bixby is valued at $334,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $104,404, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,393 a month.
What is the weather like in Bixby?
July highs average 94.0°F and January lows 28.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.1 inches of precipitation a year and 4.9 inches of snow.
Does Bixby get tornadoes?
56 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bixby since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 19, 1981. The typical Oklahoma town has had 33.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)