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Oklahoma City's neighborhoods conjure up too many stereotypes to count. You've got hipster areas, preppy places, neighborhoods where college kids thrive, and of course, ghettos.
It seems as if there's a neighborhood for everyone in Oklahoma City.
And while the city consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in the country thanks in part to a strong economy and tons of entertainment, it's not all rainbows and sunshine in Oklahoma City. Some neighborhoods aren't as great as others.
So the question arises, which Oklahoma City neighborhoods are the worst, and which are the best?
Today, we'll use science and data to determine which Oklahoma City hoods need a little tender loving care - the sore thumbs of the Oklahoma City area if you will. Realistically, you can't expect all the neighborhoods to be amazing, although Nichols Hills ranks way above the rest.
We examined 24 of Oklahoma City's neighborhoods to find out the worst places to live. These places don't quite measure up to Oklahoma City's reputation.
The Worst Neighborhoods In Oklahoma City For 2022
So what's the worst neighborhood to live in Oklahoma City for 2022? According to the most recent census data, Flatiron District looks to be the worst neighborhood in Oklahoma City.
Read on to see how we determined the places around Oklahoma City that need a pick-me-up. And remember, don't blame the messenger.
Once you're done, you can look at the bottom of the story for a complete chart of every neighborhood we looked at from worst to best. Looking for places to avoid outside of the city? You can also check out the worst suburbs of Oklahoma City.
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The 10 Worst Neighborhoods In Oklahoma City For 2022
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Population: 98
Rank Last Year: 1 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $108,449 (9th worst)
Median Income: $15,368 (2nd worst)
More on Flatiron District: Data
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Population: 105
Rank Last Year: 2 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $108,449 (9th worst)
Median Income: $15,368 (2nd worst)
More on Presbyterian Health Foundation Research Park: Data
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Population: 658
Rank Last Year: 3 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $66,469 (2nd worst)
Median Income: $50,031 (16th worst)
More on Meridian Avenue Hospitality Corridor: Data
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Population: 193
Rank Last Year: 4 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $98,529 (5th worst)
Median Income: $35,682 (7th worst)
More on Stockyards City: Data
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Population: 8,956
Rank Last Year: 5 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $72,102 (3rd worst)
Median Income: $25,738 (3rd worst)
More on Inner City Southside: Data
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Population: 3,425
Rank Last Year: 6 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $111,510 (12th worst)
Median Income: $44,680 (12th worst)
More on Downtown: Data
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Population: 221
Rank Last Year: 7 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $125,455 (15th worst)
Median Income: $28,155 (5th worst)
More on Bricktown: Data
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Population: 565
Rank Last Year: 8 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $108,449 (9th worst)
Median Income: $71,696 (22nd worst)
More on Deep Deuce: Data
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Population: 112
Rank Last Year: 9 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $96,847 (4th worst)
Median Income: $37,929 (9th worst)
More on Paseo Artists District: Data
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Population: 2,506
Rank Last Year: 10 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $133,322 (17th worst)
Median Income: $40,034 (10th worst)
More on Adventure District: Data
Methodology: How we determined the worst Oklahoma City neighborhoods in 2022
To figure out how bad a place is to live in, we only needed to know what kinds of things people like and then decide what places have the least amount of those things. We threw the following criteria into this analysis in order to get the best, most complete results possible. We used this set of criteria for each neighborhood in Oklahoma City:
- High unemployment (Less jobs)
- Low median income (Less pay)
- Low population density (No things to do)
- Low home values (No one's willing to pay to live here)
- High crime (Estimated)
Then, we ranked each neighborhood in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma for each of these criteria from worst to best.
Next, we averaged the individual rankings for each criteria into a "Worst Score".
The neighborhood with the lowest "Worst Score" ranks as the worst neighborhood of Oklahoma City.
Read on below to learn more about these terrible places around Oklahoma City to live. Or skip to the end to see the list of all 24 neighborhoods ranked from worst to best.
This list is a scientific analysis based on real data and is completely unbiased. Hold on to your pants.
Summary: The Worst Neighborhoods Around Oklahoma City
Well there you have it -- the worst of the neighborhoods in Oklahoma City with Flatiron District landing at the bottom of the pack.
As we mentioned earlier, the neighborhoods in Oklahoma City aren't all bad. Nichols Hills takes the cake as the best place to live in Oklahoma City.
We ranked the neighborhoods from worst to best in the chart below.
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Where Are The Worst Neighborhoods To Live In Oklahoma City For 2022?
| Rank | Neighborhood | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flatiron District | 98 |
| 2 | Presbyterian Health Foundation Research Park | 105 |
| 3 | Meridian Avenue Hospitality Corridor | 658 |
| 4 | Stockyards City | 193 |
| 5 | Inner City Southside | 8,956 |
| 6 | Downtown | 3,425 |
| 7 | Bricktown | 221 |
| 8 | Deep Deuce | 565 |
| 9 | Paseo Artists District | 112 |
| 10 | Adventure District | 2,506 |
| 11 | Warr Acres | 1,627 |
| 12 | Automobile Alley | 379 |
| 13 | I-40 Expansion Area | 505 |
| 14 | Inner City Northside | 49,067 |
| 15 | Capitol Hill | 298 |
| 16 | Medical Community | 1,211 |
| 17 | Oklahoma School Of Science And Mathematics | 502 |
| 18 | Eastside | 5,463 |
| 19 | Northwest 39 Street Enclave | 584 |
| 20 | Arts District | 2,091 |
| 21 | Suburban Northside | 152,038 |
| 22 | Asia District | 538 |
| 23 | Quail Springs | 2,511 |
| 24 | Nichols Hills | 3,003 |
