Rows tagged local are specific to Sand Springs (Census ACS); state rows are state averages; metro-area rows are inherited from Tulsa, OK. Home value is ACS owner-reported (not a Zillow sale price).
School score: 4/10 (district Sand Springs · NCES EDFacts)
Cost of living
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Cost-of-living index (US=100)
89.9
metro-area
#28 of 200 metros
Grocery index (US=100)
93.3
metro-area
#25 of 200 metros
Big Mac price (est.)
$5.12
metro-area
#28 of 200 metros
Median household income
$70,431
local
#2207 of 3,220 cities
Median wage (all occupations)
$38,754
local
#2259 of 3,220 cities
Who lives here
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Median age
37.3 years
metro-area
#65 of 200 metros
Bachelor's degree or higher (25+)
29.8%
metro-area
#135 of 200 metros
Foreign-born residents
7.2%
metro-area
#116 of 200 metros
Homes that are owner-occupied
65.4%
metro-area
#113 of 200 metros
Economy
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Unemployment rate
4.52%
local
#1412 of 3,220 cities
Population growth (5-yr)
+1.0%
local
#2153 of 3,220 cities
Housing — what your money buys
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Median home price
$173,400
local
#413 of 3,220 cities
Home price ÷ income (affordability)
2.5×
local
#244 of 3,220 cities
1-yr home appreciation
+2.8%
metro-area
#59 of 200 metros
Price per square foot
$91
local
#368 of 3,220 cities
Typical home size (implied)
1,899 sqft
Median rent (monthly)
$993
local
#411 of 3,220 cities
Homes for sale (inventory)
4,513
Median days on market
19
metro-area
#108 of 200 metros
Taxes
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Total tax burden (est. % of income)
9.0%
state
#36 of 200 metros
Combined sales tax
8.99%
state
#172 of 200 metros
State income tax (top rate)
4.75%
Capital gains tax
4.75%
state
#107 of 200 metros
High earners
No special surtax
Social Security in retirement
Not taxed — does not tax Social Security benefits
Effective property tax rate
1.00%
local
#1663 of 3,220 cities
Median property tax paid
$1,727
local
#475 of 3,220 cities
Health & childcare
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Life expectancy at birth
74.5 years
metro-area
#160 of 200 metros
Healthcare (annual, single adult)
$6,300
state
#17 of 200 metros
Uninsured (share of residents)
13.8%
metro-area
#172 of 200 metros
Primary care providers per 100k
79
metro-area
#88 of 200 metros
Childcare (annual, infant, center)
$9,000
state
#25 of 200 metros
Vehicles & commute
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Annual registration
$100
state
#83 of 200 metros
Vehicle property tax (annual)
None
state
#1 of 200 metros
Emissions testing
Not required
Emissions detail
No vehicle emissions testing
DMV & license offices
19
Avg commute to work
20 min
local
#234 of 3,220 cities
Commute by driving alone
78.3%
metro-area
#150 of 200 metros
Solo drivers commuting 30+ min
26.3%
metro-area
#49 of 200 metros
Utilities & fuel
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Electricity
13.3¢/kWh
state
#8 of 200 metros
Avg monthly electric bill
$120
state
#3 of 200 metros
Gasoline
$2.95/gal
state
#3 of 200 metros
Natural gas (avg monthly bill)
$56
state
#51 of 200 metros
Water & sewer (avg monthly bill)
$83
state
#53 of 200 metros
Home internet (avg monthly bill)
$76
state
#20 of 200 metros
Insurance
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Home insurance (annual)
$4,400
state
#199 of 200 metros
Auto insurance (annual)
$2,000
state
#116 of 200 metros
Disaster risk & supplemental insurance
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Main natural hazards
Notable hazards: tornadoes, wildfire, earthquakes — separate flood/quake/windstorm policies may be needed.
FEMA National Risk Index (0–100, higher = more risk)
90.7 — Relatively Moderate
metro-area
#111 of 200 metros
Flood insurance (annual, NFIP)
$750
state
#90 of 200 metros
Earthquake insurance (annual)
$300
state
#143 of 200 metros
Climate & air quality
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Air quality (median AQI, lower=cleaner)
51
metro-area
#138 of 200 metros
Cooling degree-days (AC load)
2,000
metro-area
#138 of 200 metros
Homes with air conditioning (state)
96%
state
#4 of 200 metros
Heating degree-days (heat load)
3,600
metro-area
#94 of 200 metros
Days per year ≥ 90°F
66
metro-area
#146 of 200 metros
Days per year ≥ 100°F
9
metro-area
#179 of 200 metros
Avg summer high (state)
94°F
metro-area
#177 of 200 metros
Avg winter low
27°F
metro-area
#114 of 200 metros
Annual precipitation
41.0"
metro-area
#89 of 200 metros
Annual snowfall
8.7"
metro-area
#106 of 200 metros
Sunshine (% of possible)
62%
metro-area
#64 of 200 metros
Plant hardiness zone
7a
Frost window
04-10 → 11-01
Safety
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Violent crime (per 100k, state avg)
460
state
#143 of 200 metros
Property crime (per 100k, state avg)
2,600
state
#157 of 200 metros
Local amenities & recreation
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Grocery stores
36
metro-area
#130 of 200 metros
Parks
45
Hiking areas
11
Golf courses
10
Shooting ranges
20
Lakes
4
Permits
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Building permit difficulty (1–5)
2
state
#1 of 200 metros
Permit detail
Generally easy
US rank = this metro's position among all 200 metros (1 = best: cheapest / safest / highest income, etc.). Childcare is a family cost, not included in the salary-equivalence total.