The Town FilesCatoosa, Oklahoma
City in Rogers County · population 7,440 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $178,800
- Household income
- $72,467
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 9 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 70
- Median age
- 37.6
Catoosa is a city of 7,440 people in Rogers County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $178,800, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 96% of Oklahoma towns, more vibrant than 84% of Oklahoma towns, better transit than 82% of Oklahoma towns.
How Catoosa 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 Catoosa is worth $178,800, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $72,467, which is more affordable than 47% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $1,066 a month. 60.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Catoosa | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $178,800 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $1,066 | $830 |
| Median household income | $72,467 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 60.8% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.4% | — |
Who lives in Catoosa
| People | Catoosa | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.0% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 22.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.8% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.8% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 10.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.0% | — |
| Work from home | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 20.1 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.3% | 86.0% |
Weather in Catoosa
July highs average 93.6°F and January lows 28.0°F. About 41.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 8.7 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 74 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 72 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
70 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Catoosa since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 22 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 24, 1993 about 0.4 miles from the town center and killed 7. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 9 deaths and 304 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 20, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 257 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on May 10, 1963.
Severe weather in Rogers County since 1996
Rogers County has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 14, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4791: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 19, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4721: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| 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 Rogers County
Rogers County had 30,500 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,107 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Catoosa itself the ACS puts it at 5.9%.
Public schools in Catoosa
3 public schools with 1,828 students, about 17.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| HELEN PAUL LEARNING CTR | PK-5 | 873 | 17.1 |
| CATOOSA HS | 9-12 | 556 | 17.9 |
| WELLS MS | 6-8 | 399 | 16.6 |
Towns near Catoosa
- Verdigris, OK8.0 mi · 5,256 people · home $229,100
- Tulsa, OK8.2 mi · 413,066 people · home $205,300
- Owasso, OK8.2 mi · 38,240 people · home $243,100
- Broken Arrow, OK9.9 mi · 113,540 people · home $250,400
- Turley, OK11.9 mi · 2,607 people · home $54,600
- Claremore, OK12.9 mi · 19,580 people · home $188,700
- Collinsville, OK14.0 mi · 7,881 people · home $225,400
- Skiatook, OK15.1 mi · 8,450 people · home $182,600
Catoosa questions
Is Catoosa, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Catoosa scores better for retirees than 29% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 35%. 14.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.6).
How much does a house cost in Catoosa?
The median owner-occupied home in Catoosa is valued at $178,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $72,467, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $1,066 a month.
What is the weather like in Catoosa?
July highs average 93.6°F and January lows 28.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.0 inches of precipitation a year and 8.7 inches of snow.
Does Catoosa get tornadoes?
70 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Catoosa 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)