By Jessica Ryan
Updated: Sep 15, 2026
6 min read
Reviewed by Martin Pаnауоtоv
Editor
Martin is founder of MoveAdvisor, formerly MyMovingReviews.com.
196 movers in Oklahoma City
"FMS moved us in June 2013. It was a local move from storage units to our new home. They damaged several big ticket items and in a few cases lied about the damage. When they promised to have a few of the items repaired and replaced, it took over 6 ..."
"Triple Crown Moving and Storage never answers the phone nor returns calls. You were hired (and paid good money) to move me from central TX to Southern OK (less than a 7 hour drive) You had my household less than 2 days, I had items lost and brok..."
"We were lied to, extorted and threatened.... Please If you love your family and your belongings, just find another company. They charged us twice as much as they estimated the move to cost. They didn't give us this number until they had all our b..."
"When I phoned Thrifty to complain about our horrible move they told me to file a complaint at www.csipros.org. After doing this, filling out all the required forms and telling my story etc, this morning I received a phone call from CSI saying they..."
What to know when moving to Oklahoma City, OK
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
The crime rates for Oklahoma reflect state-level data, which shows a mixed picture. Violent crime has been decreasing, but property crime remains higher than the national average.
- Violent crime: 405.9 per 100k in Oklahoma vs. 325.3 national average, down 5.4% from 2022
- Property crime: 1823 per 100k in Oklahoma vs. 1546.9 national average, down 23.2% from 2022
- Notable trend: Homicide rate is down 28.5% since 2022, currently at 5 per 100k
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Oklahoma)
Schools & Higher Ed
Oklahoma City has access to a range of educational institutions in the surrounding area. There are 19 postsecondary institutions available, providing various options for higher education.
- Postsecondary institutions: 19
- Notable schools include: Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City Community College, and University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED)
Weather & Getting Outside
While specific climate data is unavailable, there are several parks and outdoor spots in the vicinity that residents enjoy visiting. Here are some notable places for outdoor activities.
- Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum - Rating: 4.9 (12,721 reviews)
- National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum - Rating: 4.8 (6,193 reviews)
- Scissortail Park - Rating: 4.7 (3,799 reviews)
- Martin Park Nature Center - Rating: 4.7 (2,639 reviews)
Source: Google Places API (New)