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Best for Safety in Oklahoma

5 cities ranked · Lowest crime rates per FBI UCR — best for families sensitive to violent and property crime.

Top Cities in Oklahoma

  1. #1
    C

    Tulsa

    Best for Safety score 69 · MoveScore 68

  2. #2
    B

    Edmond

    Best for Safety score 69 · MoveScore 77

  3. #3
    D

    Norman

    Best for Safety score 61 · MoveScore 58

  4. #4
    B

    Oklahoma City

    Best for Safety score 58 · MoveScore 73

  5. #5
    B

    Broken Arrow

    Best for Safety score 48 · MoveScore 75

Other Oklahoma Rankings

Best Overall Cities in Oklahoma

Highest MoveScore composite — safest overall balance of all six livability dimensions.

Best for Water Quality in Oklahoma

Cleanest drinking water per EPA SDWIS — fewest violations, highest safety scores.

Best for Air Quality in Oklahoma

Cleanest air per EPA AQS — lowest median AQI and fewest unhealthy days.

Best for Public Schools in Oklahoma

Strongest public school performance per NCES/EDFacts — highest average proficiency.

Best Fiscal Health in Oklahoma

Strongest municipal fiscal health per Census ASPEP — sustainable per-capita spending.

Best for Hospital Care in Oklahoma

Highest-rated hospitals per CMS HCAHPS — best patient experience scores.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which city in Oklahoma ranks highest for best for safety?

Tulsa, OK ranks #1 in Oklahoma for best for safety with a sub-score of 69/100 (MoveScore 68, grade C).

How many cities in Oklahoma are compared?

5 Oklahoma cities have enough federal data for this ranking. Cities need at least three of six sub-scores for inclusion.

How is this ranking calculated?

Lowest crime rates per FBI UCR — best for families sensitive to violent and property crime. Sub-scores are normalized to 0-100 and the highest scores rank first.

Sources: FBI UCR, EPA, NCES, Census ASPEP, CMS HCAHPS
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Oklahoma-specific ranking using the crime sub-score, normalized to 0-100. Cities need at least three federal sub-scores to be included.