The Town FilesOwasso, Oklahoma
City in Tulsa County · population 38,240 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $243,100
- Household income
- $79,036
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 9 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 59
- Median age
- 34.0
Owasso is a city of 38,240 people in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $243,100, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks more vibrant than 96% of Oklahoma towns, more upscale than 95% of Oklahoma towns, better for young professionals than 94% of Oklahoma towns.
How Owasso 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 Owasso is worth $243,100, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $79,036, which is more affordable than 17% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $1,270 a month. 63.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Owasso | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $243,100 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $1,270 | $830 |
| Median household income | $79,036 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 63.5% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 2001 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Owasso
| People | Owasso | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.8% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 26.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.6% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.3% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 8.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.7% | — |
| Work from home | 12.9% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 21.7 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.7% | 86.0% |
Weather in Owasso
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
59 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Owasso since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 20 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 24, 1993 about 7.7 miles from the town center and killed 7. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 8 deaths and 158 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 6, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 224 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on May 10, 1963.
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 Owasso itself the ACS puts it at 5.4%.
Public schools in Owasso
12 public schools with 9,255 students, about 18.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| OWASSO HS | 9-12 | 3,068 | 21.5 |
| OWASSO 7TH GRADE CTR | 7-7 | 779 | 18.5 |
| OWASSO 8TH GRADE CTR | 8-8 | 772 | 19.3 |
| OWASSO 6TH GRADE CTR | 6-6 | 726 | 18.2 |
| STONE CANYON ES | PK-5 | 592 | 16.0 |
| PAMELA HODSON ES | PK-5 | 569 | 17.2 |
| BARNES ES | PK-5 | 499 | 16.1 |
| NORTHEAST ES | PK-5 | 498 | 16.6 |
| MILLS ES | PK-5 | 486 | 17.4 |
| LARKIN BAILEY ES | PK-5 | 481 | 17.2 |
| HAYWARD SMITH ES | PK-5 | 408 | 16.3 |
| ATOR ES | PK-5 | 377 | 15.1 |
Towns near Owasso
- Collinsville, OK5.9 mi · 7,881 people · home $225,400
- Skiatook, OK7.4 mi · 8,450 people · home $182,600
- Turley, OK7.8 mi · 2,607 people · home $54,600
- Catoosa, OK8.2 mi · 7,440 people · home $178,800
- Verdigris, OK10.0 mi · 5,256 people · home $229,100
- Tulsa, OK11.6 mi · 413,066 people · home $205,300
- Claremore, OK12.7 mi · 19,580 people · home $188,700
- Broken Arrow, OK17.6 mi · 113,540 people · home $250,400
Owasso questions
Is Owasso, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Owasso scores better for retirees than 23% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 3%. 12.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.0).
How much does a house cost in Owasso?
The median owner-occupied home in Owasso is valued at $243,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $79,036, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $1,270 a month.
What is the weather like in Owasso?
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 Owasso get tornadoes?
59 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Owasso 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)