By Vince Sanders

Updated: Apr 20, 2026

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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.

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Who regulates Tulsa interstate movers?

Tulsa moving companies are required to be registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) if they perform interstate moves. No matter if it is a moving company or a broker, they should have a valid DOT number. You can look up a mover here.

Agency: United States Department of Transportation
Address: 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington DC 20590
Phone: (855) 368-4200
Website: www.fmcsa.dot.gov

To see if a specific movers complies with regulations, simply select a company from the list.

Moving within vs moving out of Oklahoma

Let's see how many people move within Oklahoma versus those who moved from Sooner State to another state.

Moved Within OK
25%
Moved out of OK
75%

The home relocation scene in the state of Oklahoma provides an interesting story: 25 % of Oklahomans have opted to move within the state limits (local moves) while 75% of them have planned and performed interstate moves.

Oklahoma City (OKC) - the capital and largest city – has not managed to lure the majority of people to stay in the state. And neither has the complicated process of preparing for a cross-country move. The number one priority task when moving to another state? Hire the best cross-country mover in your area.

Who regulates Oklahoma local movers

All companies that move household goods from one location in Oklahoma to another location in the state are required to hold active certificates from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC). You may contact the OCC for a list of licensed household goods carriers, for a copy of the rules regulating intrastate movers, and for information and help regarding disputes with your carrier.

Agency: Oklahoma Corporation Commission
Address: 2101 North Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Phone: (405) 521-2211
Website: oklahoma.gov

What do people move within Oklahoma?

Ever wondered which are the most popular move sizes when people move locally in OK?

Studio (4%)
1 Bedroom (16%)
2 Bedroom (29%)
3 Bedroom (31%)
4 Bedroom (7%)

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By Vince Sanders

Moving Expert & Contributor

Vince is a moving industry professional with excessive experience in the industry both as a relocation sales representative, account manager and knowledgeable writer.

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