It’s easy to fall in love with a state as stunning as Oklahoma. However, if you’re new here, you may be wondering which town or city is right for you. There are many great places to live in Oklahoma, but safety is usually a determining factor when deciding just where to move. According to Neighborhood Scout’s crime rates for Oklahoma, these 10 cities rank among the safest places in Oklahoma:
- Coalgate
flickr/jimmy emerson, dvm Located in southern Oklahoma in Coal County, Coalgate’s population was 1,967 as of the 2010 census. The Ouachita Mountains are at the eastern end of Coalgate. It was founded in 1889 as a coal mining camp.
- Mountain View
flickr/daniel decristo Mountain View is a tiny town with a population of 787 people and only one neighborhood. It has one of the lowest crime rates in the nation.
- Clayton
wikipedia Clayton is another small town with a population of 797 people. The town is pretty quiet as it has a small amount of young children, renters and college age residents.
- Kingston
wikipedia https://en.wiki Kingston is a town in Marshall County with a population of 1,601. It is home to the oldest alumni association in the state of Oklahoma.
- Wilburton
flickr/rex brown With a population of 2,843, Wilburton is located within 5 miles of Robbers Cave State Park. It is also home to Eastern Oklahoma State College.
- Achilles
google maps Achilles has a small population of 492 people and was originally part of the Chickasaw Nation in Indian Territory. The town’s name comes from the Cherokee word, atsila, which means fire.
- Boley
wikipedia Boley was founded in 1903 as an all-black town. It is located in Okfuskee County with a population of 1,184. It has one of the smallest public school districts in Oklahoma.
- Medicine Park
flickr/larry smith This beautiful town sits in The Wichita Mountains with a population of 382. It has been known as a quaint, cobblestone resort town.
- Texhoma
wikipedia Located in Texas County, Oklahoma, Texhoma shares it borders with Texas and Oklahoma. The population is 926 people.
- Big Cabin
flickr/steve langguth This little town has a population of 256 people and was named after a local landmark…a plank cabin. It has a great location in Northeastern Oklahoma near 3 main lakes…Grand, Hudson and Oologah.
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flickr/jimmy emerson, dvm
Located in southern Oklahoma in Coal County, Coalgate’s population was 1,967 as of the 2010 census. The Ouachita Mountains are at the eastern end of Coalgate. It was founded in 1889 as a coal mining camp.
flickr/daniel decristo
Mountain View is a tiny town with a population of 787 people and only one neighborhood. It has one of the lowest crime rates in the nation.
wikipedia
Clayton is another small town with a population of 797 people. The town is pretty quiet as it has a small amount of young children, renters and college age residents.
wikipedia https://en.wiki
Kingston is a town in Marshall County with a population of 1,601. It is home to the oldest alumni association in the state of Oklahoma.
flickr/rex brown
With a population of 2,843, Wilburton is located within 5 miles of Robbers Cave State Park. It is also home to Eastern Oklahoma State College.
google maps
Achilles has a small population of 492 people and was originally part of the Chickasaw Nation in Indian Territory. The town’s name comes from the Cherokee word, atsila, which means fire.
Boley was founded in 1903 as an all-black town. It is located in Okfuskee County with a population of 1,184. It has one of the smallest public school districts in Oklahoma.
flickr/larry smith
This beautiful town sits in The Wichita Mountains with a population of 382. It has been known as a quaint, cobblestone resort town.
Located in Texas County, Oklahoma, Texhoma shares it borders with Texas and Oklahoma. The population is 926 people.
flickr/steve langguth
This little town has a population of 256 people and was named after a local landmark…a plank cabin. It has a great location in Northeastern Oklahoma near 3 main lakes…Grand, Hudson and Oologah.
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Safest Places In Oklahoma June 21, 2019 Nikki Rhoades Which cities and towns in Oklahoma have the lowest crime rate? Oklahoma, a name that evolved from the Choctaw words of okla and humma, translating to red people, is a state rich in culture. Understandably, this and its stunning natural features have attracted people from all over the world. According to SafeWise, many cities in the state have reported fewer than ten violent crimes. Some of the safest cities in Oklahoma — like Mannford, Tishomingo, and Cache — border parks and other natural attractions. Other safest towns in Oklahoma include Hinton, Nichols Hills, and Elgin, which reported only one violent crime at the time of the study (see link above). Is Oklahoma City in Oklahoma a safe place to live? As is the case with every big city, there are typically safer neighborhoods as well as neighborhoods with high crime rates. However, it should be noted that Oklahoma City has a crime rate that is well above the national average. If you are considering moving to this gorgeous state, consider peeking through chat forums and blogs to gather opinions from locals on the best places to live in Oklahoma. What are some of the most dangerous places to live in Oklahoma? While many city residents can verify that their hometown probably isn’t one of the worst places to live in Oklahoma, it is generally true that crime is higher in more populated areas. This state is vastly different depending on where you go, so consider visiting a variety of cities and towns to decide which has a pace that’s perfect for your unique lifestyle. The cities on this article offer a splendid place to start!
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Safest Places In Oklahoma
June 21, 2019
Nikki Rhoades
Which cities and towns in Oklahoma have the lowest crime rate? Oklahoma, a name that evolved from the Choctaw words of okla and humma, translating to red people, is a state rich in culture. Understandably, this and its stunning natural features have attracted people from all over the world. According to SafeWise, many cities in the state have reported fewer than ten violent crimes. Some of the safest cities in Oklahoma — like Mannford, Tishomingo, and Cache — border parks and other natural attractions. Other safest towns in Oklahoma include Hinton, Nichols Hills, and Elgin, which reported only one violent crime at the time of the study (see link above). Is Oklahoma City in Oklahoma a safe place to live? As is the case with every big city, there are typically safer neighborhoods as well as neighborhoods with high crime rates. However, it should be noted that Oklahoma City has a crime rate that is well above the national average. If you are considering moving to this gorgeous state, consider peeking through chat forums and blogs to gather opinions from locals on the best places to live in Oklahoma. What are some of the most dangerous places to live in Oklahoma? While many city residents can verify that their hometown probably isn’t one of the worst places to live in Oklahoma, it is generally true that crime is higher in more populated areas. This state is vastly different depending on where you go, so consider visiting a variety of cities and towns to decide which has a pace that’s perfect for your unique lifestyle. The cities on this article offer a splendid place to start!
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
Is Oklahoma City in Oklahoma a safe place to live? As is the case with every big city, there are typically safer neighborhoods as well as neighborhoods with high crime rates. However, it should be noted that Oklahoma City has a crime rate that is well above the national average. If you are considering moving to this gorgeous state, consider peeking through chat forums and blogs to gather opinions from locals on the best places to live in Oklahoma.
What are some of the most dangerous places to live in Oklahoma? While many city residents can verify that their hometown probably isn’t one of the worst places to live in Oklahoma, it is generally true that crime is higher in more populated areas. This state is vastly different depending on where you go, so consider visiting a variety of cities and towns to decide which has a pace that’s perfect for your unique lifestyle. The cities on this article offer a splendid place to start!
