These Are The 10 Most Successful Cities In Oklahoma

Top 10 Most Successful Cities in Oklahoma for 2026

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What defines success? Is it merely the balance in your bank account? Or perhaps the thrill of delivering an outstanding presentation or a clever quip at a gathering?

Success is likely something broader, more elusive, and fundamentally subjective.

At Zippia, we prefer to quantify success through measurable metrics. Using analytical methods, we have identified the ten most successful cities in Oklahoma for 2026. Here’s the list:

If you’re questioning the validity of our rankings, read on to understand our methodology.

For more insights on Oklahoma, check out:

How We Determined the Most Successful Cities in Oklahoma

When considering success, many immediately think of financial wealth. However, we believe success encompasses more than just monetary gain. Our analysis utilized a range of criteria, including recent economic data and quality of life indicators.

1. Piedmont

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Population: 6,232
Median Income: $73,636
Poverty Level: 2.5%
Unemployment Rate: 2.8%

2. Jenks

Population: 18,312
Median Income: $84,758
Poverty Level: 4.0%
Unemployment Rate: 3.1%

3. Newcastle

Population: 8,383
Median Income: $77,601
Poverty Level: 7.5%
Unemployment Rate: 3.3%

4. Bixby

Population: 22,480
Median Income: $71,321
Poverty Level: 6.3%
Unemployment Rate: 4.6%

5. Mustang

Population: 18,575
Median Income: $67,176
Poverty Level: 5.2%
Unemployment Rate: 5.0%

6. Yukon

Population: 24,127
Median Income: $63,651
Poverty Level: 8.0%
Unemployment Rate: 4.4%

7. Tuttle

Population: 6,252
Median Income: $60,443
Poverty Level: 7.6%
Unemployment Rate: 4.6%

8. Broken Arrow

Population: 101,917
Median Income: $66,250
Poverty Level: 6.0%
Unemployment Rate: 5.9%

9. Choctaw

Population: 11,619
Median Income: $66,187
Poverty Level: 7.5%
Unemployment Rate: 5.8%

10. Elk City

Population: 12,198
Median Income: $58,920
Poverty Level: 10.6%
Unemployment Rate: 3.7%

Measuring Success

If you’re thinking, “Surely, such metrics can’t truly encapsulate a city’s or its residents’ success,” you may have a point.

Nonetheless, we value measurable data, and our analysis of success stands firm. Congratulations to Piedmont and our other top cities. For those who didn’t make the list, there’s always next year!

Detailed List of the Most Successful Cities in Oklahoma

Rank	City	Median Income	Poverty Rate	Unemployment Rate
1	Piedmont	$73,636	2.5%	2.8%
2	Jenks	$84,758	4.0%	3.1%
3	Newcastle	$77,601	7.5%	3.3%
4	Bixby	$71,321	6.3%	4.6%
5	Mustang	$67,176	5.2%	5.0%
6	Yukon	$63,651	8.0%	4.4%
7	Tuttle	$60,443	7.6%	4.6%
8	Broken Arrow	$66,250	6.0%	5.9%
9	Choctaw	$66,187	7.5%	5.8%
10	Elk City	$58,920	10.6%	3.7%
11	Edmond	$71,825	11.3%	4.7%
12	Owasso	$65,550	8.0%	5.5%
13	The Village	$49,556	8.7%	3.8%
14	Harrah	$51,019	12.1%	2.6%
15	Woodward	$54,133	13.8%	4.4%
16	Sand Springs	$50,920	9.9%	5.4%
17	Blanchard	$63,814	9.7%	6.3%
18	Noble	$51,391	11.2%	5.7%
19	Moore	$58,542	10.7%	6.0%
20	Guymon	$50,648	8.5%	6.4%
21	Glenpool	$60,800	8.5%	7.9%
22	Coweta	$51,188	12.0%	6.1%
23	Bartlesville	$48,862	14.0%	5.4%
24	Clinton	$44,717	14.8%	4.5%
25	Catoosa	$50,625	11.9%	6.5%
26	Enid	$44,266	12.6%	6.2%
27	Purcell	$43,643	16.3%	5.5%
28	Collinsville	$54,958	9.0%	8.9%
29	Lone Grove	$43,678	12.8%	6.7%
30	Midwest City	$45,196	13.8%	6.9%
31	Norman	$50,714	20.2%	5.8%
32	Warr Acres	$40,536	14.5%	5.8%
33	El Reno	$49,259	14.5%	7.6%
34	Oklahoma City	$47,004	16.4%	6.6%
35	Bethany	$42,387	16.5%	6.5%
36	Ardmore	$41,574	15.7%	7.4%
37	Chickasha	$40,383	16.6%	6.1%
38	McAlester	$40,785	20.9%	6.1%
39	Tecumseh	$40,943	16.5%	8.0%
40	Tulsa	$41,957	17.8%	7.7%
41	Skiatook	$40,068	16.4%	7.5%
42	Sapulpa	$39,969	15.5%	8.0%
43	Weatherford	$38,077	25.3%	5.1%
44	Claremore	$39,726	14.2%	8.8%
45	Del City	$41,085	18.4%	8.4%
46	Guthrie	$40,122	21.7%	6.9%
47	Altus	$39,780	16.0%	8.7%
48	Duncan	$40,171	16.8%	8.5%
49	Ponca City	$40,089	18.2%	8.1%
50	Perry	$38,861	20.3%	7.1%
51	Lawton	$43,263	17.4%	10.0%
52	Pryor Creek	$40,940	18.7%	9.2%
53	Blackwell	$40,750	21.0%	8.7%
54	Pauls Valley	$35,180	23.2%	6.4%
55	Shawnee	$38,001	22.0%	7.7%
56	Miami	$35,198	22.0%	8.5%
57	Stillwater	$32,255	36.2%	6.1%
58	Muskogee	$36,322	23.9%	8.1%
59	Grove	$32,868	17.2%	9.5%
60	Ada	$33,943	25.4%	8.2%
61	Vinita	$31,387	22.3%	8.8%
62	Poteau	$38,530	24.7%	10.0%
63	Durant	$35,584	23.7%	10.0%
64	Cushing	$35,442	22.6%	10.9%
65	Henryetta	$37,628	22.7%	12.3%
66	Sallisaw	$30,426	25.1%	9.1%
67	Seminole	$31,812	24.4%	11.9%
68	Wagoner	$34,450	27.5%	13.0%
69	Idabel	$25,275	33.3%	9.4%
70	Tahlequah	$29,630	32.6%	10.1%
71	Holdenville	$28,467	26.5%	11.3%
72	Hugo	$21,267	39.7%	10.0%
73	Okmulgee	$28,101	26.9%	17.2%
74	Anadarko	$28,750	35.8%	17.6%

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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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