The 10 Worst Neighborhoods In Oklahoma City For 2022


We used data and science to identify the neighborhoods in Oklahoma City that are the real pits.

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.

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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Worst Neighborhoods In Oklahoma City

The 10 Worst Neighborhoods In Oklahoma City For 2022

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3
/10

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

#1 Worst Neighborhood In Oklahoma City

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3
/10

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

#2 Worst Neighborhood In Oklahoma City

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4
/10

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

#3 Worst Neighborhood In Oklahoma City

Overall SnackAbility

3
/10

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

#4 Worst Neighborhood In Oklahoma City

Overall SnackAbility

3
/10

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

#5 Worst Neighborhood In Oklahoma City

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6
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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

#6 Worst Neighborhood In Oklahoma City

Overall SnackAbility

3
/10

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

#7 Worst Neighborhood In Oklahoma City

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8
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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

#8 Worst Neighborhood In Oklahoma City

Overall SnackAbility

5
/10

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

#9 Worst Neighborhood In Oklahoma City

Overall SnackAbility

4
/10

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

#10 Worst Neighborhood In Oklahoma City

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 Home Value Median Income
1 Flatiron District 98 $108,449 $15,368
2 Presbyterian Health Foundation Research Park 105 $108,449 $15,368
3 Meridian Avenue Hospitality Corridor 658 $66,469 $50,031
4 Stockyards City 193 $98,529 $35,682
5 Inner City Southside 8,956 $72,102 $25,738
6 Downtown 3,425 $111,510 $44,680
7 Bricktown 221 $125,455 $28,155
8 Deep Deuce 565 $108,449 $71,696
9 Paseo Artists District 112 $96,847 $37,929
10 Adventure District 2,506 $133,322 $40,034
11 Warr Acres 1,627 $102,158 $37,732
12 Automobile Alley 379 $160,260 $55,347
13 I-40 Expansion Area 505 $125,455 $26,197
14 Inner City Northside 49,067 $123,882 $45,616
15 Capitol Hill 298 $65,439 $71,310
16 Medical Community 1,211 $100,702 $28,188
17 Oklahoma School Of Science And Mathematics 502 $193,547 $55,322
18 Eastside 5,463 $188,978 $59,694
19 Northwest 39 Street Enclave 584 $108,757 $41,350
20 Arts District 2,091 $125,455 $48,746
21 Suburban Northside 152,038 $204,806 $55,096
22 Asia District 538 $134,730 $47,725
23 Quail Springs 2,511 $315,957 $82,822
24 Nichols Hills 3,003 $639,319 $111,119

Editor's Note: This article is an opinion based on facts and is meant as infotainment. Don't freak out we updated this article for 2022. This is our time ranking the worst neighborhoods to live in Oklahoma City.
About Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson earned his masters in Business Administration from the Drucker School At Claremont Graduate University. He has written for 39 publications across the country and ran the media relations department at Movoto, a real estate portal based in San Francisco. He has been featured in over 500 publications as an expert in real estate and as an authority on real estate trends.

Nick's the creator of the HomeSnacks YouTube channel that now has over 260,000 subscribers and is an excellent source to learn about different parts of the country.