The Town FilesSapulpa, Oklahoma
City in Creek County · population 21,929 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $171,600
- Household income
- $63,817
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 8 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 45
- Median age
- 39.8
Sapulpa is a city of 21,929 people in Creek County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $171,600, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks more vibrant than 86% of Oklahoma towns, more walkable than 85% of Oklahoma towns, better for first-time buyers than 79% of Oklahoma towns.
How Sapulpa 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 Sapulpa is worth $171,600, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $63,817, which is more affordable than 36% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $1,057 a month. 65.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Sapulpa | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $171,600 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $1,057 | $830 |
| Median household income | $63,817 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 65.6% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.0% | — |
Who lives in Sapulpa
| People | Sapulpa | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.6% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 23.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.1% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.2% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 7.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.1% | — |
| Work from home | 8.1% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 22.0 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.4% | 86.0% |
Weather in Sapulpa
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 7.9 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
45 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sapulpa since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on May 5, 1960 about 0.3 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 8 deaths and 187 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 14, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 173 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on June 18, 1998.
Severe weather in Creek County since 1996
Creek County has been included in 47 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | Fire | DR-4866: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
| March 15, 2025 | Fire | FM-5566: Underwood Fire |
| March 14, 2025 | Fire | FM-5560: Little Salt Creek Fire |
| October 30, 2024 | Fire | FM-5543: Euchee Creek Fire |
| July 19, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4721: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Creek County
Creek County had 21,450 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,527 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Sapulpa itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.
Public schools in Sapulpa
9 public schools with 4,886 students, about 16.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAPULPA HS | 10-12 | 993 | 19.5 |
| LONE STAR PUBLIC SCHOOL | PK-8 | 874 | 16.2 |
| HOLMES PARK ES | PK-5 | 642 | 15.7 |
| SAPULPA JHS | 8-9 | 621 | 17.3 |
| SAPULPA MS | 6-7 | 476 | 17.6 |
| FREEDOM ES | PK-5 | 460 | 15.9 |
| JEFFERSON HEIGHTS ES | PK-5 | 306 | 14.6 |
| LIBERTY ES | PK-5 | 257 | 13.5 |
| PRETTY WATER PUBLIC SCHOOL | PK-8 | 257 | 16.1 |
Towns near Sapulpa
- Glenpool, OK7.5 mi · 13,691 people · home $201,700
- Jenks, OK8.4 mi · 25,949 people · home $327,100
- Sand Springs, OK9.2 mi · 19,874 people · home $197,700
- Bixby, OK14.3 mi · 28,609 people · home $334,200
- Mannford, OK14.6 mi · 3,262 people · home $165,300
- Tulsa, OK15.0 mi · 413,066 people · home $205,300
- Turley, OK18.9 mi · 2,607 people · home $54,600
- Bristow, OK19.2 mi · 4,248 people · home $117,500
Sapulpa questions
Is Sapulpa, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Sapulpa scores better for retirees than 45% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 24%. 19.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.8).
How much does a house cost in Sapulpa?
The median owner-occupied home in Sapulpa is valued at $171,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $63,817, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $1,057 a month.
What is the weather like in Sapulpa?
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 7.9 inches of snow.
Does Sapulpa get tornadoes?
45 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sapulpa since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on May 5, 1960. 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)