City safety & data profile

SapulpaOK

Sapulpa, OK is a 21K-resident city in Creek County with a median household income of $63,817.

Creek County, Oklahoma. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Sapulpa, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Sapulpa has a population larger than 45% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $171,600, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

21K
Population
Top 55%
By size
$63,817
Median income
$171,600
Median home
14.2%
Poverty rate

The read on Sapulpa

Sapulpa posts a median household income higher than 28% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Sapulpa area.

Top 72%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Sapulpa

Where Sapulpa income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$63,817 Bottom 28% higher than 28% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. OK $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Sapulpa, OK beyond the headline numbers

Sapulpa sits inside Creek County, Oklahoma, at roughly 36.00°N, -96.11°W. Population 20,579, $63,817 median household income. Median home value $171,600, median rent $1,057. Poverty rate 14.2%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Sapulpa's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 39%, then obesity at 38.9%. 1 hospital in/around Sapulpa, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Sapulpa from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
20,579
Sapulpa
Median Income
$63,817
-6% vs avg
Median Home Value
$171,600
-25% vs avg
Median Age
39.8
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Creek County) - Sapulpa's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
73K+4%
Median Income
$62,338+45%
Median Home Value
$182,100+72%
Poverty Rate
14.5%-1%
Unemployment
3.2%-63%

Economics

Economics indicators for Sapulpa, OK
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,057/mo
Poverty Rate
14.2%
Unemployment 3.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 20.1%
Work From Home 8.1%
Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 71.8%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
39%
Obesity
38.9%
High Blood Pressure
38.4%
Physical Inactivity
30.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.1%
Current Smoking
17.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.8%
Binge Drinking
13.8%
Diabetes
12.8%
Current Asthma
11.9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 57.5%
Annual Checkup 79%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
10%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.6%
Stroke
4%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Sapulpa, OK? ▼
Sapulpa, OK has a population of 20,579 people, located in Creek County, Oklahoma.
What is the median household income in Sapulpa? ▼
The median household income in Sapulpa, OK is $63,817 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 14.2%.
What is the median home value in Sapulpa? ▼
The median home value in Sapulpa, OK is $171,600. Median rent is $1,057/month.
What are the top health concerns in Sapulpa? ▼
The top health indicators in Sapulpa include Short Sleep Duration (39%), Obesity (38.9%), High Blood Pressure (38.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Sapulpa? ▼
Sapulpa has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Sapulpa? ▼
The median age in Sapulpa, OK is 39.8 years. 20.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Sapulpa, OK is located in Creek County, Oklahoma. With a population of 21K and a $63,817 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Sapulpa area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Sapulpa's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Sapulpa area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Creek County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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