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Retirement community in Bartlesville, Oklahoma

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Bartlesville, Oklahoma Retirement Guide

established retirement community
53

Retirement Score

Bartlesville, Oklahoma at a Glance

Median Home Price
$146,700
State Income Tax
State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; up to $10k pension/retirement income deduction.
Avg January Low
28.7°F
Cost of Living Index
88.8 (US avg = 100)
Best For
established retirement community
RetireCityIQ Score
53 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for Bartlesville, Oklahoma, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.

Cost of Living

Affordability Metrics

Cost of Living Index
88.8 (U.S. avg = 100)Low confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Household Income
$58,230High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Bartlesville's cost of living is 11.200000000000003% below the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.

Housing

Real Estate & Housing

Median Home Price
$146,700High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$892High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
69.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Bartlesville using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$318

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$357

Median home price used: $146,700

Median rent reference: $892 / month

Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.

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Healthcare

Access & Quality

Healthcare Access Score
31.5 / 100High confidence
CMS Hospital General Information · Updated September 2026
Care Access (Proxy)
31.5 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
43.4 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Bartlesville scores 31.5 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
45 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated September 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; up to $10k pension/retirement income deduction.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated September 2026

Oklahoma has a tax environment that is moderate for retirees.

Climate

Weather & Environment

Avg July High
94.3°FMedium confidence
Avg January Low
28.7°FMedium confidence
Annual Precipitation
36"Medium confidence
Sunny Days / Year
300 daysMedium confidence

With 300 sunny days a year and an average January low of 28.7°F, Bartlesville offers a traditional winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

Safety Score
87.9 / 100Medium confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026

Walkability

Walk Score (proxy)
18.1 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
0.7 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
37,314High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Median Age
37.5High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Age 65+
19.0%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Veterans
7.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
33.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
73.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Black
3.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Hispanic/Latino
6.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Asian
2.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in Bartlesville

Is Bartlesville, Oklahoma a good place to retire?

Bartlesville, Oklahoma is one of the US retirement-friendly cities tracked by RetireCityIQ. Notable retirement-relevant traits include established retirement community. See the at-a-glance card on this page for the cost of living, state tax treatment, climate, and healthcare access metrics.

What is the cost of living in Bartlesville, Oklahoma for retirees?

The cost-of-living index is 89, roughly 11% below the national average of 100. Median home price is around $146,700.

Does Oklahoma tax Social Security or retirement income?

For Oklahoma residents: State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; up to $10k pension/retirement income deduction.

What is the climate like in Bartlesville, Oklahoma?

Bartlesville, Oklahoma has January average low around 29°F, July average high around 94°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in Bartlesville, Oklahoma?

Bartlesville scores 32/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a limited score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).

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