State rank#2 of 77
Smallest county680,794 residentsOklahoma County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 40143
Tulsa County, Oklahoma
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population680,794
Household income$69,009
Unemployment3.3%
Life expectancy74.4 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Tulsa County has 680,794 residents and ranks #2 by population among Oklahoma county equivalents. Median household income is $69,009. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.3%. Its clearest relative strength is primary care access. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Oklahoma
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Tulsa County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Tulsa County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is primary care access.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $230,400 median home value and $1,110/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $69,009, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Tulsa County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing primary care access, bachelor’s degree or higher, and median household income. College attainment is 34.4% and life expectancy is 74.4 years.
Potential advantages
- Primary care access: 1 per 949 residents, rank #1 of 72 available Oklahoma counties.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 34.4%, rank #4 of 77 available Oklahoma counties.
- Median household income: $69,009, rank #10 of 77 available Oklahoma counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median gross rent: $1,110/mo, rank #74 of 77; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median home value: $230,400, rank #71 of 77; investigate local variation before moving.
- Unemployment rate: 3.3%, rank #34 of 77; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Oklahoma
Rank and range use only counties in Oklahoma with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$69,009
$69,009; above the state county median of $59,738.
State rank #10 of 77 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$230,400
$230,400; above the state county median of $146,400.
State rank #71 of 77 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,110/mo
$1,110/mo; above the state county median of $828/mo.
State rank #74 of 77 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
3.3%
3.3%; at the state county median of 3.3%.
State rank #34 of 77 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
34.4%
34.4%; above the state county median of 19.9%.
State rank #4 of 77 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
74.4 years
74.4 years; above the state county median of 72.5 years.
State rank #19 of 77 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
20.2%
20.2%; below the state county median of 22.1%.
State rank #18 of 77 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
14.2%
14.2%; below the state county median of 15.1%.
State rank #25 of 77 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 949 residents
1 per 949 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 2,742 residents.
State rank #1 of 72 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 203 residents
1 per 203 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 369 residents.
State rank #14 of 71 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Tulsa County FAQ
Is Tulsa County a good place to live?
Tulsa County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing primary care access, bachelor’s degree or higher, and median household income. College attainment is 34.4% and life expectancy is 74.4 years.
What should I know before moving to Tulsa County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $230,400 median home value and $1,110/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $69,009, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Tulsa County?
Tulsa County has 680,794 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Tulsa County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 40143; the parent state FIPS is 40.
What is the median household income in Tulsa County?
The ACS median household income is $69,009.
How much does housing cost in Tulsa County?
Housing benchmarks are $230,400 median home value and $1,110/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $69,009, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Tulsa County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.3%.
Similar population
Nearby counties in the state ranking
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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