These Are The 10 Laziest Places In Oklahoma

Discover the 10 Most Relaxed Places in Oklahoma for 2026

While it’s common to encounter less motivated individuals in any workplace, it’s essential to approach the topic with a sense of humor and curiosity. If you find yourself in one of these Oklahoma towns, you may be curious about how the local culture influences work habits.

This article explores the towns in Oklahoma where the work ethic might seem a bit relaxed. We’re not being harsh; rather, we recognize that local attitudes can impact workplace dynamics.

Using the most recent data from the American Community Survey, we’ve analyzed various factors associated with a laid-back lifestyle to compile a list of towns that might be seen as having a more leisurely approach to work. After analyzing the data, here are the ten “Most Relaxed Places in Oklahoma” for 2026:

Continue reading to discover where the most relaxed residents call home, or jump to the end to see how your town measures up. Just so you know, Piedmont is recognized as the hardest-working town in Oklahoma.

How We Determined the Most Relaxed Places in the Sooner State

At Zippia, we prioritize data to tackle important questions. In this case, we turned to the latest American Community Survey to uncover insights.

After analyzing the most current data available, we refined our criteria for determining the most relaxed places in Oklahoma:

Lowest average hours worked
Shortest commute times
Fewest workers per household (Labor force divided by the number of households)
Highest unemployment rates
Lowest percentage of adults with a college degree

The rationale behind these criteria is that limited work hours, educational attainment, and household workforce can indicate a more laid-back lifestyle.

After gathering data from 74 locations in Oklahoma with populations over 5,000, we ranked each town across these criteria, with 1 being the most relaxed.

Ultimately, Hugo emerged at the top of our list as the “Most Relaxed Place in Oklahoma.” For more detailed insights, see the chart below.

1. Hugo

Population: 5,294 College Educated: 10.3%
Unemployment Rate: 10.0%

2. Henryetta

Population: 5,848 College Educated: 10.1%
Unemployment Rate: 12.3%

3. Sallisaw

Population: 8,761 College Educated: 12.5%
Unemployment Rate: 9.1%

4. Okmulgee

Population: 12,398 College Educated: 15.9%
Unemployment Rate: 17.2%

5. Vinita

Population: 5,637 College Educated: 11.5%
Unemployment Rate: 8.8%

6. Cushing

Population: 7,870 College Educated: 14.0%
Unemployment Rate: 10.9%

7. Anadarko

Population: 6,786 College Educated: 17.1%
Unemployment Rate: 17.6%

8. Seminole

Population: 7,493 College Educated: 14.7%
Unemployment Rate: 11.9%

9. Holdenville

Population: 5,768 College Educated: 7.6%
Unemployment Rate: 11.3%

10. Del City

Population: 21,756 College Educated: 11.9%
Unemployment Rate: 8.4%

Understanding the Relaxed Work Culture

Determining the most relaxed places in Oklahoma can be subjective. However, when assessing cities with lower workforce engagement, limited education, and minimal work hours, this list offers a clear picture of relaxed living.

Detailed List of the Most Relaxed Places in Oklahoma

City	Rank	Population	College Educated	Unemployment Rate
Hugo	1	5,294	10.3%	10.0%
Henryetta	2	5,848	10.1%	12.3%
Sallisaw	3	8,761	12.5%	9.1%
Okmulgee	4	12,398	15.9%	17.2%
Vinita	5	5,637	11.5%	8.8%
Cushing	6	7,870	14.0%	10.9%
Anadarko	7	6,786	17.1%	17.6%
Seminole	8	7,493	14.7%	11.9%
Holdenville	9	5,768	7.6%	11.3%
Del City	10	21,756	11.9%	8.4%
Grove	11	6,658	24.1%	9.5%
Idabel	12	7,015	21.6%	9.4%
McAlester	13	18,354	17.1%	6.1%
Muskogee	14	38,937	19.8%	8.1%
Miami	15	13,669	15.6%	8.5%
Wagoner	16	8,499	13.1%	13.0%
Poteau	17	8,563	17.3%	10.0%
Pryor Creek	18	9,479	20.8%	9.2%
Ponca City	19	24,951	21.6%	8.1%
Altus	20	19,716	17.9%	8.7%
Duncan	21	23,364	19.3%	8.5%
Tecumseh	22	6,556	9.4%	8.0%
Pauls Valley	23	6,054	15.5%	6.4%
Ada	24	17,061	30.9%	8.2%
Durant	25	16,507	22.7%	10.0%
Perry	26	5,087	21.8%	7.1%
Blackwell	27	6,957	15.1%	8.7%
Tahlequah	28	16,190	31.6%	10.1%
Claremore	29	18,849	20.5%	8.8%
Lawton	30	97,788	19.3%	10.0%
El Reno	31	17,515	11.7%	7.6%
Sapulpa	32	20,308	17.1%	8.0%
Lone Grove	33	5,142	11.9%	6.7%
Ardmore	34	24,877	20.8%	7.4%
Bartlesville	35	36,193	30.4%	5.4%
Shawnee	36	30,609	22.5%	7.7%
Enid	37	50,232	20.8%	6.2%
Skiatook	38	7,571	12.7%	7.5%
Chickasha	39	16,195	19.1%	6.1%
Tulsa	40	395,599	30.1%	7.7%
Stillwater	41	46,851	48.5%	6.1%
Midwest City	42	55,964	20.4%	6.9%
Guymon	43	11,921	18.2%	6.4%
Bethany	44	19,390	25.6%	6.5%
Clinton	45	9,281	20.6%	4.5%
Elk City	46	12,198	19.1%	3.7%
Harrah	47	5,412	17.2%	2.6%
Purcell	48	6,259	17.3%	5.5%
Warr Acres	49	10,268	19.2%	5.8%
Guthrie	50	10,668	24.0%	6.9%
Oklahoma City	51	600,729	28.5%	6.6%
Catoosa	52	7,407	18.5%	6.5%
Collinsville	53	5,970	28.8%	8.9%
The Village	54	9,147	40.0%	3.8%
Coweta	55	9,483	17.8%	6.1%
Weatherford	56	11,410	34.7%	5.1%
Glenpool	57	11,398	21.2%	7.9%
Noble	58	6,602	17.7%	5.7%
Woodward	59	12,389	20.8%	4.4%
Norman	60	115,521	42.9%	5.8%
Sand Springs	61	19,277	20.9%	5.4%
Owasso	62	31,738	30.0%	5.5%
Broken Arrow	63	101,917	31.7%	5.9%
Yukon	64	24,127	26.6%	4.4%
Choctaw	65	11,619	27.3%	5.8%
Moore	66	57,563	22.2%	6.0%
Edmond	67	85,084	51.9%	4.7%
Blanchard	68	7,625	24.6%	6.3%
Mustang	69	18,575	21.9%	5.0%
Tuttle	70	6,252	18.3%	4.6%
Bixby	71	22,480	40.2%	4.6%
Jenks	72	18,312	46.8%	3.1%
Newcastle	73	8,383	29.0%	3.3%
Piedmont	74	6,232	41.9%	2.8%

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