Explore the best counties to raise a family based on public schools, cost of living, and family-friendly amenities. Ranking based on data from the U.S. Census, BLS, CDC, and other data sources. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.
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Current Resident: Tulsa is a great city! It has all the things you like in a small town and big city in one. The people are friendly for the most part. The addition of places like The Gathering Place and Mother Road Market have begun to bring out more of what Tulsa has to offer. Hopefully Tulsa continues to add more developments like these and continue their support for small businesses. The school systems definitely need improvement. Downtown and midtown have an eclectic choice of nightlife, but nothing that stands out among them all. The citizens of Tulsa are not the healthiest, but there is hope for improvement with more outdoor activity places such as The Gathering Place. Safety is a bigger concern in more places than others, but there are many city projects aiming to better neighborhoods. Diversity throughout Tulsa has exploded over the recent years, and most people seem to feel free to be themselves. Tulsa is extremely affordable which makes it an easy choice to put down roots and grow here...Read 175 Reviews
Current Resident: The greatest thing about living in Oklahoma County is the practicality of living here. Life is inexpensive and quite simple; almost perfect for starting a family. What holds the city back from being a great place for families is one the crime rate, and two the education. The poor education given by Oklahoma City public schools is likely intertwined with the high crime rates in the city. The overall approach towards education in the state is pitiful. If we are able to change as a society and appreciate education and higher learning, maybe young adults could be away from the streets committing crimes and instead be in libraries improving themselves...Read 76 Reviews
Current Resident: I love living in Moore, Oklahoma. I grew up in Oklahoma were sweet tea is wine here. Flip Flops are a must in the summer and a heavy coat in the winter. Moore is very family base community. You can get anywhere in Moore within 30 minutes. I like the saying " Everything is down the street."...Read 2 Reviews
Current Resident: I have lived here for two years and love it. The atmosphere is incredible and has such a homey feel. I love the shopping options and the community is very close which I also enjoy.Read 1 Review
Current Resident: I’d like to see more things to do for the younger generation to improve the impact of our community’s children not only making a difference in their options of after school curriculum. Those eligible for certain grant related educational inspiring fun filled learning online and off. Maybe a club like inspired by art picked up from trash around the community. Change making for the better one community at a time...Read 1 Review
Current Resident: Washington county is always kept very clean, and it's extremely safe. The law enforcement is genuinely nice. The only critique I have is that there isn't very much to do, especially at night. There are some fun things, but nothing compared to a bigger county...Read 1 Review
Current Resident: The community is amazing! The people are all so kind and welcoming, and the school systems are advanced.Read 21 Reviews
Current Resident: Custer is a county that I have lived in all of my life. The towns in Custer are fairly small with one college town in Weatherford. Read 2 Reviews
Current Resident: Atoka County is made up of about 4,000 people. A lot of people refer to it as "small" or "crammed", but in my opinion, it's just right. We're a very close-nit community. We help each other out when times get rough. ...However, there aren't many restaurants nearby, and the stores are limited. Also, the hospital here is basically a first-aid station. If you have something really wrong, then you'll probably want to make your way on down to Durant or McAlester. ...Other than those few things, it's a great place to live and very family friendly.Read 5 Reviews
Current Resident: Mates county offers a moderate variety of goods, services, and restaurants. The school districts in many of the towns are definitely in need of more funding.Read 1 Review
Current Resident: Its a quiet place to live. Very friendly Would recommend to anyone. Nightlife is somewhat there but the college is about 10 minutes away. very affordable and reasonable . They have a great farmers market. Also The Dental Lodge also has activity going on. very community oriented...Read 1 Review
Current Resident: We need an Animal Control unit for the whole county. But its pretty nice and open spaced. I love the open spaces and the creeks. I also love that it is near Edmond, and Guthrie, Oklahoma. There are some shady spots just like every other areas, particularly Guthrie. Guthrie schools need a lot of work. But the people who live in Logan county that are able to send their children to Deer Creek schools, those schools are extremely good!...Read 1 Review
Current Resident: My experience with McClain county will definitely be one to remember. It's not overly big, nor is it too small. It's one of those counties where you can kind of get to know everyone and it's a very community involved county! One thing I would personally like to see change in, is the population. Anyone who would be willing to come here and visit would just feel exactly what is I'm talking about...Read 1 Review
Senior: I like the atmosphere of this school very much. Both the teachers and officers are very enthusiastic. They will help me with patient if I encounter any problem in study or life. The type of courses is also very rich, which can meet my various needs. The classroom environment is very good, the number of students in one class is not much, therefore the teacher can take care of each student's learning state. We also have some self-selected activities, which enriches my free time and gives me a chance to study and perform...Read 38 Reviews
Junior: The Covenant School has a loving and welcoming Christian atmosphere that makes you feel at home. Being a smaller school, the class sizes are perfect for getting more personalized assistance. The teachers are always happy to help their students. I have made a small group of friends here who I'm very close to. Each grade does have their cliques or friend groups, but everyone socializes with other people as well. My few complaints are: ...1. There's no health or mental health class2. Some teachers are a little too open about their political opinions (LGBTQ+ views and more)3. Being a college preparatory school, the workload can be quite challenging, especially with required sports and electivesOverall, I highly recommend this school to all. I'm sure that once I graduate, I will look back with many fond memories.Read 33 Reviews
Parent: We finally found a school that not only could keep up with our children's appetite for learning, but made learning fun and stretched them. They come home happy every day, even after taking Physics in 8th grade. Worth every penny. The teachers are engaging, the administration is dedicated, and the students want to learn...Read 1 Review