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Creek County, OK

RANK #327 / 996  ·  POP 72,076  ·  OK

PROJECTED GROWTH: +1.4%

Creek County combines solid growth with real affordability — a rare combination.

[01] Why Creek County?

Creek County, Oklahoma, distinguishes itself with Keystone Lake, a significant outdoor recreation area offering fishing, boating, hiking, and camping. Located southwest of Tulsa, the county seat, Sapulpa, is approximately 15 miles away, making commutes to the larger city feasible for residents. The community maintains a distinct identity while benefiting from its proximity to a metropolitan area. The county is drained by the Cimarron River, Deep Fork, and Little Deep Fork rivers, contributing to its natural scenery. Life in Creek County offers a lower cost of living compared to the national average, particularly in housing. The area appeals to families, with public schools generally performing above average. The economy sees activity in sectors like manufacturing, healthcare, and retail trade. Recent economic developments include investments in industrial parks and residential subdivisions, indicating ongoing growth and a steady population.

[02] Market Snapshot

Housing Ratio
5.2x

Above national median (4.7x)

GDP Growth
+3.0%

Above national median

Home Prices
+2.1%

Outpacing national median

Climate & Terrain
0.6

Moderate climate & terrain

Price/Rent
15x

Above national median (13x)

Housing is fairly valued at 5.2x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.

[03] Signal Profile

[04] Home Value Growth vs National

Creek County U.S. National

The Numbers

DEMOGRAPHICS
Population
72,076
+0.27% YoY
Median Household Income
$61,657
Median Home Value
$158,900
+2.1% 12mo
Median Rent
$880
Average Annual Pay
$55,527
+4.1% YoY
Employment
21,450
+2.5% YoY
Income-to-Home-Value
0.388
More affordable than average
Migration Inflow
4.14%
of pop. from another state

Market Activity

REAL ESTATE
Median Sale Price
$215,000
Days on Market
55
Moderate pace
Months of Supply
2.8
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Ratio
98.3%
Near asking price
Sold Above List
25.9%
Listings w/ Price Drops
25.5%
Building Permits (2024)
193
Single-Family Permits
117

Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →

[05] Capital Investment

$100M
TOTAL
PROJECT AMOUNT STATUS
Creek Battery/Storage Project
Undisclosed (part of SPP interconnection queue)
$100M Planned

Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.

[06] Score Breakdown

GDP Growth +3.0% 56 percentile
Population Growth +0.3% 41 percentile
Income Growth +9.3% 70 percentile
Vacancy Rate 1.0% 53 percentile
Home Price Change +2.1% 60 percentile
Price/Rent 15x 35 percentile

Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.

[07] Frequently Asked Questions

Is Creek County, OK a good place to move to?

Creek County has a Boom Town Index score of 67/100, ranking #327 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +2.5% and a median household income of $61,657, it's an above-average county on economic indicators.

Is Creek County affordable?

The median home value in Creek County is $158,900 with median rent at $880/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.388, which is more affordable than the national average.

Is Creek County growing or shrinking?

Population growth: +0.3% year-over-year. Job growth: +2.5%. Home values changed +2.1% in the past 12 months.

Are people moving to Creek County?

Yes — 4.14% of Creek County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.

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