These Are The 10 Hardest Working Places In Oklahoma

Discover the 10 Most Hardworking Places in Oklahoma for 2026

Oklahoma continues to embody the spirit of hard work and opportunity, showcasing communities that exemplify dedication and perseverance. In 2026, as the labor market evolves, the Sooner State remains a testament to the enduring work ethic that defines its residents.

While all Oklahomans are known for their industriousness, some cities stand out as the hardest working in the state. This article dives into the most hardworking places in Oklahoma, highlighting where residents are truly committed to their jobs.

Leading the charge is Piedmont, the city that has earned the title of the hardest working place in Oklahoma. Residents here demonstrate such commitment to their work that commuting is often considered part of the job!

Curious about which other cities are putting in the hours? Prepare to stay late at the office as we reveal the top contenders for the hardest working communities in Oklahoma:

Let’s take a closer look at how we determined these rankings.

How We Determined the Hardest Working Places in Oklahoma

At Zippia, we pride ourselves on leveraging data to tackle important questions. To identify the hardest working cities in Oklahoma, we relied on the latest American Community Survey data.

We focused on several key factors to create our rankings:

Average hours worked per week
Average commute time
Workers per household (employed labor force divided by the number of households)
Labor force participation rate
Percentage of adults with a college degree

The rationale was straightforward: a community with a high number of college graduates, long work hours, and significant labor force participation indicates a strong work ethic. We ranked all 74 communities in Oklahoma based on these criteria, assigning scores from 1 to 74, with 1 representing the “hardest working.”

Ultimately, the community with the lowest hardworking index was crowned the “Hardest Working Place in Oklahoma.” Congratulations to Piedmont for its remarkable dedication!

Read on for the detailed statistics that illustrate why these cities rank as the hardest working in the state.

1. Piedmont

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Population: 6,232
College Graduates: 41.9%
Average Hours Worked Per Week: 40.4
Workers Per Household: 1.6

2. Jenks

Population: 18,312
College Graduates: 46.8%
Average Hours Worked Per Week: 40.5
Workers Per Household: 1.6

3. Newcastle

Population: 8,383
College Graduates: 29.0%
Average Hours Worked Per Week: 39.7
Workers Per Household: 1.4

4. Bixby

Population: 22,480
College Graduates: 40.2%
Average Hours Worked Per Week: 40.0
Workers Per Household: 1.4

5. Mustang

Population: 18,575
College Graduates: 21.9%
Average Hours Worked Per Week: 40.8
Workers Per Household: 1.5

6. Edmond

Population: 85,084
College Graduates: 51.9%
Average Hours Worked Per Week: 38.7
Workers Per Household: 1.4

7. Owasso

Population: 31,738
College Graduates: 30.0%
Average Hours Worked Per Week: 39.7
Workers Per Household: 1.5

8. Broken Arrow

Population: 101,917
College Graduates: 31.7%
Average Hours Worked Per Week: 39.8
Workers Per Household: 1.5

9. Yukon

Population: 24,127
College Graduates: 26.6%
Average Hours Worked Per Week: 39.6
Workers Per Household: 1.4

10. Woodward

Population: 12,389
College Graduates: 20.8%
Average Hours Worked Per Week: 42.5
Workers Per Household: 1.4

Detailed List of Hardest Working Places in Oklahoma

City	Rank	Population	College Graduates	Average Hours Worked Per Week	Workers Per Household
Piedmont	1	6,232	41.9%	40.4	1.6
Jenks	2	18,312	46.8%	40.5	1.6
Newcastle	3	8,383	29.0%	39.7	1.4
Bixby	4	22,480	40.2%	40.0	1.4
Mustang	5	18,575	21.9%	40.8	1.5
Edmond	6	85,084	51.9%	38.7	1.4
Owasso	7	31,738	30.0%	39.7	1.5
Broken Arrow	8	101,917	31.7%	39.8	1.5
Yukon	9	24,127	26.6%	39.6	1.4
Woodward	10	12,389	20.8%	42.5	1.4
Tuttle	11	6,252	18.3%	41.6	1.4
Weatherford	12	11,410	34.7%	36.9	1.5
Moore	13	57,563	22.2%	39.9	1.5
Elk City	14	12,198	19.1%	43.0	1.3
Clinton	15	9,281	20.6%	40.2	1.4
Blanchard	16	7,625	24.6%	40.1	1.4
The Village	17	9,147	40.0%	41.3	1.2
Norman	18	115,521	42.9%	36.8	1.4
Guymon	19	11,921	18.2%	41.6	1.6
Choctaw	20	11,619	27.3%	39.6	1.3
Sand Springs	21	19,277	20.9%	39.2	1.3
Oklahoma City	22	600,729	28.5%	39.6	1.3
Noble	23	6,602	17.7%	40.7	1.4
Glenpool	24	11,398	21.2%	39.6	1.6
Warr Acres	25	10,268	19.2%	38.7	1.4
Stillwater	26	46,851	48.5%	33.4	1.3
Catoosa	27	7,407	18.5%	39.7	1.4
Collinsville	28	5,970	28.8%	39.5	1.4
Coweta	29	9,483	17.8%	39.5	1.4
Enid	30	50,232	20.8%	40.5	1.3
Bethany	31	19,390	25.6%	37.2	1.3
Guthrie	32	10,668	24.0%	38.5	1.3
Bartlesville	33	36,193	30.4%	39.1	1.1
Tulsa	34	395,599	30.1%	39.2	1.2
Purcell	35	6,259	17.3%	39.7	1.2
Ardmore	36	24,877	20.8%	39.5	1.3
Lawton	37	97,788	19.3%	41.4	1.4
Midwest City	38	55,964	20.4%	39.6	1.2
Ada	39	17,061	30.9%	37.3	1.2
Chickasha	40	16,195	19.1%	40.0	1.2
Harrah	41	5,412	17.2%	38.9	1.1
Shawnee	42	30,609	22.5%	38.2	1.2
Perry	43	5,087	21.8%	39.4	1.2
Durant	44	16,507	22.7%	37.7	1.3
El Reno	45	17,515	11.7%	40.6	1.4
Tahlequah	46	16,190	31.6%	37.6	1.2
Altus	47	19,716	17.9%	39.9	1.3
Ponca City	48	24,951	21.6%	39.9	1.1
Lone Grove	49	5,142	11.9%	39.2	1.3
Sapulpa	50	20,308	17.1%	39.4	1.2
McAlester	51	18,354	17.1%	40.2	1.1
Claremore	52	18,849	20.5%	39.1	1.2
Pauls Valley	53	6,054	15.5%	39.2	1.2
Blackwell	54	6,957	15.1%	42.2	1.2
Skiatook	55	7,571	12.7%	37.8	1.3
Duncan	56	23,364	19.3%	40.6	1.1
Muskogee	57	38,937	19.8%	39.0	1.1
Pryor Creek	58	9,479	20.8%	40.7	1.1
Poteau	59	8,563	17.3%	37.6	1.3
Miami	60	13,669	15.6%	37.5	1.2
Grove	61	6,658	24.1%	39.3	0.7
Idabel	62	7,015	21.6%	38.5	1.0
Tecumseh	63	6,556	9.4%	39.9	1.1
Anadarko	64	6,786	17.1%	37.2	1.2
Del City	65	21,756	11.9%	37.9	1.2
Cushing	66	7,870	14.0%	40.4	1.1
Seminole	67	7,493	14.7%	39.1	1.1
Wagoner	68	8,499	13.1%	39.7	1.1
Sallisaw	69	8,761	12.5%	37.7	1.1
Vinita	70	5,637	11.5%	38.7	1.1
Okmulgee	71	12,398	15.9%	38.0	1.0
Holdenville	72	5,768	7.6%	39.5	1.0
Henryetta	73	5,848	10.1%	39.3	1.0
Hugo	74	5,294	10.3%	37.5	0.8

As we look at the evolving job market, the hardworking spirit of Oklahomans remains strong. These cities exemplify the dedication that drives the local economy and showcases the potential for growth and success in the coming years. Whether you are seeking employment or looking to grow your career, understanding where the hardest working communities are can help you find your place in Oklahoma’s vibrant workforce.

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Author

Chris Kolmar

Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.

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