The Town FilesSand Springs, Oklahoma
City in Tulsa County · population 19,874 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $197,700
- Household income
- $75,645
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 9 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 42
- Median age
- 37.1
Sand Springs is a city of 19,874 people in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $197,700, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks better for cycling than 93% of Oklahoma towns, more vibrant than 88% of Oklahoma towns, more walkable than 83% of Oklahoma towns.
How Sand Springs ranks
Percentile among Oklahoma towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oklahoma towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Sand Springs is worth $197,700, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $75,645, which is more affordable than 41% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $1,002 a month. 71.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Sand Springs | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $197,700 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $1,002 | $830 |
| Median household income | $75,645 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 71.3% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.2% | — |
Who lives in Sand Springs
| People | Sand Springs | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 26.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.3% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.5% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 8.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.6% | — |
| Work from home | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 20.5 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.4% | 86.0% |
Weather in Sand Springs
July highs average 94.0°F and January lows 28.1°F. About 42.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 8.6 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 81 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 81 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
42 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sand Springs since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 13 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on May 5, 1960 about 6.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 170 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 14, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 161 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on March 25, 2015.
Severe weather in Tulsa County since 1996
Tulsa County has been included in 40 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 19, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4721: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| June 29, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4657: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 24, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4587: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 17, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3555: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4530: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Tulsa County
Tulsa County had 368,636 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $63,561 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Sand Springs itself the ACS puts it at 5.9%.
Public schools in Sand Springs
10 public schools with 5,689 students, about 17.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES PAGE HS | 9-12 | 1,771 | 21.6 |
| CLYDE BOYD MS | 6-8 | 1,073 | 17.3 |
| NORTHWOODS FINE ARTS ACADEMY | K-5 | 521 | 16.3 |
| GARFIELD ES | K-5 | 424 | 15.7 |
| ANGUS VALLEY ES | K-5 | 417 | 16.7 |
| PRATT ES | K-5 | 410 | 16.4 |
| KEYSTONE PUBLIC SCHOOL | PK-8 | 302 | 13.7 |
| ANDERSON PUBLIC SCHOOL | PK-8 | 272 | 15.1 |
| LIMESTONE ES | K-5 | 268 | 14.9 |
| SAND SPRINGS EC CTR | PK-PK | 231 | 19.3 |
Towns near Sand Springs
- Sapulpa, OK9.2 mi · 21,929 people · home $171,600
- Mannford, OK11.1 mi · 3,262 people · home $165,300
- Turley, OK12.0 mi · 2,607 people · home $54,600
- Tulsa, OK12.8 mi · 413,066 people · home $205,300
- Jenks, OK13.0 mi · 25,949 people · home $327,100
- Glenpool, OK14.7 mi · 13,691 people · home $201,700
- Skiatook, OK17.9 mi · 8,450 people · home $182,600
- Bixby, OK19.4 mi · 28,609 people · home $334,200
Sand Springs questions
Is Sand Springs, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Sand Springs scores better for retirees than 20% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 18%. 17.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.1).
How much does a house cost in Sand Springs?
The median owner-occupied home in Sand Springs is valued at $197,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $75,645, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $1,002 a month.
What is the weather like in Sand Springs?
July highs average 94.0°F and January lows 28.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.1 inches of precipitation a year and 8.6 inches of snow.
Does Sand Springs get tornadoes?
42 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sand Springs since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on May 5, 1960. The typical Oklahoma town has had 33.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)