The Town FilesBroken Arrow, Oklahoma
City in Tulsa County · population 113,540 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $250,400
- Household income
- $86,765
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 6 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 74
- Median age
- 37.1
Broken Arrow is a city of 113,540 people in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $250,400, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks more upscale than 95% of Oklahoma towns, more vibrant than 93% of Oklahoma towns, more of a college town than 89% of Oklahoma towns.
How Broken Arrow 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 Broken Arrow is worth $250,400, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $86,765, which is more affordable than 24% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $1,320 a month. 72.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Broken Arrow | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $250,400 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $1,320 | $830 |
| Median household income | $86,765 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 72.0% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Broken Arrow
| People | Broken Arrow | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.0% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 25.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.7% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.8% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 7.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.4% | — |
| Work from home | 11.4% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 21.9 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.4% | 86.0% |
Weather in Broken Arrow
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 6.3 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
74 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Broken Arrow since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 25 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 24, 1993 about 8.3 miles from the town center and killed 7. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 14 deaths and 322 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 6, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 228 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 Broken Arrow itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Public schools in Broken Arrow
35 public schools with 25,284 students, about 18.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKEN ARROW HS | 9-12 | 4,672 | 19.5 |
| BROKEN ARROW FRESHMAN ACADEMY | 9-9 | 1,393 | 19.6 |
| UNION HS FRESHMAN ACADEMY | 9-9 | 1,203 | 18.2 |
| UNION 8TH GRADE CTR | 8-8 | 1,185 | 18.8 |
| CENTENNIAL MS | 6-8 | 1,088 | 19.4 |
| OLIVER MS | 6-8 | 937 | 22.9 |
| ONETA RIDGE MS | 6-8 | 856 | 19.5 |
| CHILDERS MS | 6-8 | 790 | 18.4 |
| COUNTRY LANE PRIMARY ES | PK-2 | 701 | 17.5 |
| HIGHLAND PARK ES | PK-5 | 695 | 18.3 |
| COUNTRY LANE INTERMEDIATE ES | 3-5 | 695 | 18.3 |
| SEQUOYAH MS | 6-8 | 679 | 15.4 |
Towns near Broken Arrow
- Coweta, OK8.1 mi · 9,654 people · home $205,700
- Bixby, OK8.3 mi · 28,609 people · home $334,200
- Tulsa, OK9.3 mi · 413,066 people · home $205,300
- Catoosa, OK9.9 mi · 7,440 people · home $178,800
- Jenks, OK11.1 mi · 25,949 people · home $327,100
- Glenpool, OK14.0 mi · 13,691 people · home $201,700
- Verdigris, OK16.4 mi · 5,256 people · home $229,100
- Owasso, OK17.6 mi · 38,240 people · home $243,100
Broken Arrow questions
Is Broken Arrow, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Broken Arrow scores better for retirees than 26% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 6%. 16.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.1).
How much does a house cost in Broken Arrow?
The median owner-occupied home in Broken Arrow is valued at $250,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $86,765, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $1,320 a month.
What is the weather like in Broken Arrow?
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 6.3 inches of snow.
Does Broken Arrow get tornadoes?
74 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Broken Arrow since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 24, 1993. 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)