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"The crews were excellent. They were friendly and professional. We really enjoyed them and appreciated all of their help. They made the experience much less stressful and enjoyable. I would definitely recommend and would use them again."
"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 ..."
"One of the worst moving experiences I've had. (And I've had many.) First, they were late (4pm). Second, they drastically underestimated the job (took them 8 hours instead of 6) despite our communicating in ample detail about the scope of the job. ..."
"When my wife and I moved a few years ago, the movers did not take a few of our items because they showed up late and they were tired. We had a deal on the items they were going to take and all of a sudden they said no. We had to leave a few items ..."
What to know when moving to Tulsa, OK
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In Oklahoma, property crime rates are higher than the national average, with a state annual rate of 1,823 incidents per 100,000 people compared to the national rate of 1,547. This reflects a 23.2% decrease from 2022 to 2025. Violent crime also exceeds national figures, with a state rate of 405.9 per 100,000, which is 24.8% higher than the US average.
- Violent crime: 405.9 per 100k vs. 325.3 per 100k nationally, down 5.4% since 2022
- Property crime: 1,823 per 100k vs. 1,546.9 per 100k nationally, down 23.2% since 2022
- Notable trend: Homicide rate decreased by 28.5% since 2022, currently at 5 per 100k
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Oklahoma).
Schools & Higher Ed
There are a total of 16 postsecondary institutions in the Tulsa area, including trade and community colleges, providing a range of educational opportunities.
- ATA College
- Clary Sage College
- Community Care College
- Miller-Motte College-Tulsa
- Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences
- Oklahoma Technical College
- Oral Roberts University
- Paul Mitchell the School-Tulsa
- Phillips Theological Seminary
- Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
- Tulsa Community College
- Tulsa Technology Center
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
Tulsa County receives an average of 49.7 inches of precipitation annually, spread over about 77 rainy days. The spring season is the wettest, with nearly 19 inches of rain. Snow is virtually nonexistent, with no recorded snowfall days.
- Parks & outdoor spots worth checking out:
- Philbrook Museum of Art - 4.8 stars (4,452 reviews)
- LaFortune Park - 4.6 stars (3,453 reviews)
- Turkey Mountain - 4.7 stars (2,833 reviews)
- Woodward Park and Gardens - 4.7 stars (2,739 reviews)
Source: NOAA Climate Data Online, Google Places.