Composite profile
Overall score
63/100
Use the Tulsa profile to compare affordability, air quality, energy mix, and climate resilience alongside Dallas, Houston, and St Louis.
Overall63/100
Affordability70/100
Air quality60/100
Energy58/100
United States / North America
Tulsa, United States City Intelligence
Tulsa is a northeastern Oklahoma city with an energy-sector and aerospace employment base, interstate and river-port access, lower housing costs, and severe-storm and flooding adaptation context. Tulsa is a north america city of about ~1M metro in United States. On the composite city-intelligence score, Tulsa sits below the indexed median, with practical gaps to close (63/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- ~1M metro
Image credit: Image: Nils Huenerfuerst / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Overall city intelligence
Mixed63/100
Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.
Data confidence
Directional
Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.
Verified utility layers
See country hub
Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.
Tulsa data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 70/100 | Tulsa's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies. |
| Air Quality | 60/100 | Tulsa's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated. |
| Energy | 58/100 | Tulsa's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context. |
| Safety | 59/100 | Tulsa's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available. |
| Internet Speed | 61/100 | Tulsa's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Climate Risk | 54/100 | Tulsa's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Resilience | 54/100 | Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context. |
Safety
Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.
Safety
Overall safety76/100
Low crime78/100
Personal safety78/100
Night safety71/100
Road safety74/100
Tulsa is estimated to be a generally safe city (76/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life81/100
Healthcare84/100
Education87/100
Green space76/100
Cleanliness82/100
Infrastructure90/100
Mobility66/100
Tulsa has a very high quality-of-life estimate (81/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness80/100
Education87/100
Green space76/100
Overall safety76/100
Tulsa scores very high for family living (80/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability73/100
Walkability69/100
Cycling59/100
Infrastructure90/100
Tulsa is high for remote workers (73/100), based on connectivity, affordability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability79/100
Healthcare84/100
Cleanliness82/100
Outdoor lifestyle49/100
Tulsa is high for retirement (79/100), appealing for healthcare access, affordability, a comfortable climate and a clean environment.
Emergency and public safety in Tulsa
Local public safety guidance for Tulsa, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Universal emergency | 91124/7 | 911 reaches police, fire, and emergency medical dispatch across the United States. |
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Tulsa, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the United States emergency profile.
Public safety sources
Each emergency contact above is attributed to an official emergency service or government publisher. Confirm current numbers directly with these sources.
- Federal Communications Commission: 9-1-1 and E9-1-1 services
Used as the primary attribution for the United States 911 universal emergency number.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.
Healthcare and hospitals in Tulsa
Healthcare context for Tulsa, with national-level information from United States where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Tulsa, see the United States healthcare profile.
Official hospital registry
Federal directory for comparing Medicare-certified hospitals, nursing homes, and other care providers.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Healthcare sources
Each entry above is attributed to an official government, public health, or recognised health-system publisher. Confirm current information directly with these sources.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Used as the primary federal attribution for United States public-health context.
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Medicare Care Compare
Used as the official United States hospital registry reference for verified facility lookups.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Tulsa
Local mobility context for Tulsa, with national-level context from United States where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Tulsa, see the United States transport profile.
Transport sources
Each entry above is attributed to an official transport authority, national operator, airport publisher, or government source. Confirm current information directly with these publishers.
- U.S. Department of Transportation: U.S. Department of Transportation
Used as the primary federal attribution for United States national transport context.
- Federal Aviation Administration: Federal Aviation Administration
Used as the primary attribution for United States aviation authority information.
- Federal Railroad Administration: Federal Railroad Administration
Used as the primary attribution for United States rail authority information.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.
Air quality dataset
Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Tulsa. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Tulsa
Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025
Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location
Source-attributed values for Tulsa will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.
| Metric | Value | Data year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location. | ||
Data provenance
Source attributionGlobal City Intelligence — air-quality dataset
Verified data unavailable- Publisher
- Global City Intelligence
- Last verified
- 2026-05-16
The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).
Methodology and context
Numeric measurements appear in this section only after they are sourced from accepted official publishers. The dataset is independently validated at build time; malformed records cannot ship to production.
- Scoring methodology — how indicators across the platform are constructed.
- Data sources registry — the official sources cited by verified datasets.
- Open the Tulsa air-quality module
- Browse the clean-air city collection
Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Tulsa drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.
Quick answers about Tulsa
Is Tulsa worth visiting?
Yes — excellent quality of life (81/100), with nearby nature such as Greenleaf State Park, Grand Lake o' the Cherokees.
Is Tulsa good for families?
Excellent (80/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Tulsa affordable?
More affordable than average; about $1,800/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Tulsa?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Tulsa's main industries?
Mainly technology, aerospace, research.
What is the climate in Tulsa?
A humid subtropical climate, averaging about 19.3°C.
Does Tulsa have universities?
Higher education is strong (75/100).
What is healthcare like in Tulsa?
Healthcare access is good (64/100).
Is Tulsa good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is strong (70/100).
What nature is near Tulsa?
Within ~170 km: Greenleaf State Park, Grand Lake o' the Cherokees.
Explore Tulsa modules
City pages link to module and ranking pages so crawlers can move through the topic cluster naturally.
Cost of Living in Tulsa
Tulsa's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality in Tulsa
Tulsa's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy in Tulsa
Tulsa's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety in Tulsa
Tulsa's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed in Tulsa
Tulsa's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk in Tulsa
Tulsa's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
City rankings
Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.
Cost of living in Tulsa
Cost of living estimates for Tulsa — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.
Climate in Tulsa
Climate profile for Tulsa — Humid Subtropical climate, annual average 19.3°C, comfort score 83/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Tulsa
Economy and jobs profile for Tulsa — regional center, economy score 85/100, key industries including technology, aerospace, research. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Tulsa
Education profile for Tulsa — major university city, education score 74/100, 9 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Tulsa
Healthcare and retirement profile for Tulsa — regional healthcare center, healthcare score 64/100, retirement score 70/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Visual guide to Tulsa
Source-attributed visual context for Tulsa using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.
Weekend trip planning guide for Tulsa
Weekend trip planning checklist for Tulsa — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.
Nearby weekend places from Tulsa
Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.
Estimate a monthly budget for Tulsa
Estimate a monthly budget for Tulsa using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.
Plan a trip budget for Tulsa
Plan a trip budget for Tulsa using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.
Nearby cities from Tulsa
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Tulsa. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
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Tulsa FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Tulsa, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Tulsa
Is Tulsa worth visiting?
Tulsa has a very high quality-of-life estimate (81/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as Greenleaf State Park, Grand Lake o' the Cherokees and Natural Falls State Park within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Tulsa?
Tulsa has a very high quality-of-life estimate (81/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 81/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Tulsa?
A single resident of Tulsa spends roughly $1,800 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near $954. Overall the city is more affordable than average for the United States. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Tulsa?
Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Tulsa is high for remote workers (73/100), based on connectivity, affordability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Tulsa?
Tulsa's labour market is very strong, with opportunities concentrated in technology, manufacturing and tourism and hospitality. Tulsa has a regional economy with strengths in technology, aerospace and research.
Is Tulsa good for digital nomads and remote work?
Tulsa offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 86/100.
What are the education options in Tulsa?
Tulsa is a major university city with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Social Sciences, Business and Law.
Is Tulsa a good place to study?
Tulsa offers a strong student environment, supported by relatively affordable living, strong quality of life and good connectivity.
What is healthcare like in Tulsa?
Tulsa has a regional healthcare center, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 64/100. Residents have strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Tulsa a good place to retire?
Tulsa offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 70/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space, walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Tulsa?
Tulsa has a humid subtropical climate, averaging about 19.3°C annually with roughly 1199 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.
Is Tulsa a safe place to live?
Tulsa is estimated to be a generally safe city (76/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.
How easy is it to get around Tulsa?
Tulsa indexes a walkability score of 69 and a cycling score of 59 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Tulsa?
Nature destinations within about 170 km of Tulsa include Greenleaf State Park, Grand Lake o' the Cherokees and Natural Falls State Park. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.
Is Tulsa good for families?
Tulsa scores very high for family living (80/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.
What outdoor activities are there around Tulsa?
Tulsa rates 49/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 76/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Greenleaf State Park, Grand Lake o' the Cherokees and Natural Falls State Park supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.
Interpretation
Use the Tulsa profile to compare affordability, air quality, energy mix, and climate resilience alongside Dallas, Houston, and St Louis. Its standout dimensions are cost of living (70/100) and internet speed (61/100). The area most worth watching is climate risk (54/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.
Country context is available on the United States country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Tulsa appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.
Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
- US Environmental Protection Agency: National Ambient Air Quality Standards
Used where United States city comparisons need air-quality benchmark context.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.