Updated April 2026 · 8 cities · 6 data sources
Oklahoma Data Profile 2026: Crime, Schools, Water, Air, Hospitals & City Spending
Crime & Safety
Oklahoma has an average safety score of 61/100 across 5 cities, below the national average of 61.5/100.
Safest Cities
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violent Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | 69 | B | 374.4 |
| Edmond | 69 | B | 219.6 |
| Norman | 61 | C | 587.5 |
| Oklahoma City | 58 | C | 315.9 |
| Broken Arrow | 48 | D | 670.5 |
Most Dangerous Cities
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violent Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broken Arrow | 48 | D | 670.5 |
| Oklahoma City | 58 | C | 315.9 |
| Norman | 61 | C | 587.5 |
| Tulsa | 69 | B | 374.4 |
| Edmond | 69 | B | 219.6 |
School Quality
Oklahoma cities average a school score of 70/100 across 1 cities.
Water Safety
Oklahoma cities average a water safety score of 82.4/100 across 5 cities.
Cleanest Water
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 100 | A | 0 |
| Broken Arrow | 82 | A | 0 |
| Tulsa | 80 | A | 0 |
| Lawton | 80 | A | 0 |
| Norman | 70 | B | 1 |
Most Water Violations
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norman | 70 | B | 1 |
| Tulsa | 80 | A | 0 |
| Broken Arrow | 82 | A | 0 |
| Oklahoma City | 100 | A | 0 |
| Lawton | 80 | A | 0 |
Air Quality
Oklahoma cities average a median AQI of 52.5 across 2 cities.
Hospital Quality
Oklahoma cities have an average hospital quality rating of 3.1/5 across 8 cities with a total of 46 hospitals tracked.
Top-Rated Hospital Cities
| City | Avg Quality | Hospital Count |
|---|---|---|
| Broken Arrow | 5/5 | 1 |
| Edmond | 4/5 | 2 |
| Enid | 4/5 | 2 |
| Tulsa | 3.4/5 | 13 |
| Oklahoma City | 3.4/5 | 19 |
City Spending
Oklahoma cities average $17,709 in per-capita spending with an average fiscal health score of 64.3/100.
Most Fiscally Efficient
| City | Fiscal Score | Per Capita |
|---|---|---|
| Edmond | 89/100 | $13,890 |
| Lawton | 72/100 | $10,275 |
| Broken Arrow | 70/100 | $8,058 |
| Oklahoma City | 65/100 | $18,074 |
| Tulsa | 56/100 | $5,250 |
Biggest Spenders (Per Capita)
| City | Per Capita | Fiscal Score |
|---|---|---|
| Norman | $55,648 | 42/100 |
| Oklahoma City | $18,074 | 65/100 |
| Edmond | $13,890 | 89/100 |
| Enid | $12,768 | 56/100 |
| Lawton | $10,275 | 72/100 |
According to data compiled by CitySpend.org from 6 federal sources, Oklahoma has 8 tracked cities with an average safety score of 61, school score of 70, and water safety score of 82.4.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on FBI crime data, Tulsa is the safest city in Oklahoma with a safety score of 69/100 (Grade B).
Edmond has the highest average school score in Oklahoma at 70/100 (Grade B).
Oklahoma City has the highest water safety score in Oklahoma at 100/100 with 0 violations.
Edmond has the highest fiscal health score in Oklahoma at 89/100 with per-capita spending of $13,890.
Cleveland has the best air quality in Oklahoma with a median AQI of 52 (Grade C).
Cross-site data compiled from CrimeContext, WaterSafe, AirHistory, SchoolGrades, HospitalCosts, and CitySpend databases. Scores reflect the most recent federal data available for each dimension.