Sapulpa
RANK #210 / 996 NAT · #6 / 14 OK · POP 72,076
1YR FORECAST: +1.9%
5YR OUTLOOK: +32%
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.
Above national median (4.7x)
Above national median
Moderate climate & terrain
Above national median (13x)
Housing is fairly valued at 5.2x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
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Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
Source: EPA Air Quality System (2021–2023). Grade based on 3-year average median AQI. Learn about AQI →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
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Creek Battery/Storage Project
Undisclosed (part of SPP interconnection queue)
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$100M | Planned |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
With a Boom Town Index score of 79/100, Creek County sits in the upper half of all 996 ranked counties. Employment is expanding at +2.5%, and median household income stands at $61,657 — indicators that suggest solid fundamentals even if it's not among the fastest-growing counties in OK.
By national standards, Creek County is quite affordable. Homes here have a median value of $158,900, and the income-to-home-value ratio of 0.39 is well above the U.S. average — especially with median rent at just $880/month. Residents can generally buy a home without being cost-burdened.
Employers in Creek County are hiring — job growth of +2.5% — but the population is close to flat (+0.3% YoY). Home values moved +2.1% over the past year. Labor demand is outpacing local population growth, which tends to tighten wages and housing.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 4.14% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Creek County has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.