Livability Score

82
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (12) F
Newton's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cafe Libro
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Daily Grind
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Aspen Coffee Drive Through
Coffee Shop
The Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Aspen Coffee Lakeview
Coffee Shop
Aspen Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Balanced Coffee Co
Coffee Shop
Aspen Coffee Fountain Square
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (17) A+
Michael and Anne Greenwood Tennis Center
Stadium
Cowgirl Stadium
Stadium
Allie P. Reynolds Stadium
Stadium
Wrestling Hall of Fame
Museum
Pioneer Stadium
Stadium
Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Oklahoma Wonder Torium
Museum
McKnight Center for the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Mojo's Rock'n'Bowl Grill
Bowling Alley
Stillwater Pipe Band Practice Hall
Theatre Arts
Stillwater History Museum at the Sheerar
Museum
Sheerar Museum
Museum
Museum of Art
Museum
AMC Stillwater 10
Cinema
Prairie Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Hamelton Field
Stadium
Town & Gown Community Theatre
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (110) A+
Gourmet Galley
Fast Food
Squakers
Fast Food
North Dining
Fast Food
Tropical Smoothie
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Westside Grill
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Freddy's Frozen Custard
Fast Food
Slim Chickens
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Hot Dogs USA
Fast Food
Johnny Rocket's
Fast Food
Jamba Juice
Fast Food
Dulaney's
Alcohol
Papa John's
Fast Food
Mambo Italiano
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Red Earth Kitchen
Fast Food
Bread and Beyond Deli
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Passport
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Seretean Wellness Center
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Ultimate Air Trampoline Park
Gym
Groceries (10) F
Old School Bagel Cafe
Bakery
Express Convenience
Grocery Store
Homeland
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
1907 Meat Co
Butcher
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Walmart
Grocery Store
Parks (61) A+
Will Rogers Park
Park
Arrowhead Park
Park
Tower Park
Park
YMCA
Playground
Strickland Park And Sports Complex
Park
Ingham Park
Park
Sunset Park
Park
Payne County Court House
Park
Boomer Lake Park
Park
Southern Woods Park
Park
Boomer Slash Pad
Playground
Centennial Park
Park
Chris Salmon Park
Park
Myers Park
Park
Sanborn Lake Park and Sports Complex
Park
Berry Park
Park
The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University
Park
Arrington Park
Park
Hoyt Grove Park
Park
Babcock Park
Park
Teal Ridge Wetland
Park
Couch Park
Park
West Park
Park
Whittenberg Park
Park
Shops (159) A-
OnCue
Convenience Store
Wave Lengths
Hairdresser
Union Express
Convenience Store
University Store
Gift Shop
Walls
Department Store
LaRitz Salon and Spa
Beauty
OnCue
Convenience Store
Book Trader
Books
Dollar General
Discount Store
For Pete's Sake
Clothing
Eskimo Joe
Clothing
Hello Gorgeous on the Strip
Hairdresser
Cato
Clothing
Your Hair Rocks!
Hairdresser
OnCue
Convenience Store
Famous Footwear
Shoes
Knoblock and Co
Gift Shop
Fancy Nails
Beauty
Old Navy
Clothing
McCollom's
Furniture
TJ Maxx
Department Store
The Riviera
Beauty
Cowgirl
Gift Shop
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Game X change
Electronics
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Stillwater.
Public Transit Stops (139)
Stops & Stations
A+
Morrison Apartments
Bus Stop
Garfield Road Shelter
Bus Stop
Monroe/ McElroy
Bus Stop
Monroe/ McElroy South
Bus Stop
North Willham Shelter
Bus Stop
University Laundry
Bus Stop
North Walnut Shelter
Bus Stop
Multi Mode Transport Terminal
Bus Station
Cowboy Mall Shelter
Bus Stop
Lot 74 East Shelter
Bus Stop
Lot 74 Shelter
Bus Stop
West University Apartments Shelter
Bus Stop
Wes Watkins
Bus Stop
Stevens Apartments Shelter
Bus Stop
University Mailing
Bus Stop
Animal Science
Bus Stop
Kerr/ Drummond
Bus Stop
Farm Road and Cleveland
Bus Stop
Agricultural Hall (Ag Hall)
Bus Stop
McElroy and Willis
Bus Stop
Henry Bellmon Research Center Shelter
Bus Stop
North Physical Plant
Bus Stop
Brumley Apartments Shelter
Bus Stop
Bennett Hall
Bus Stop
Kamm / Peterson Shelter
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.2%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Stillwater is 95/100 - which is 11% higher than Oklahoma.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D-
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crime C

Stillwater crime rates are 2,228 per 100k, which is 19% lower than Oklahoma
Property Crime
1,918 crimes per 100k
C-
Violent Crime
310 crimes per 100k
C+
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employment F

The median income in Stillwater is $34,906 - which is 27% lower than Oklahoma.
Med. Household Income
$34,906
F
Unemployment Rate
2.3%
A+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (52)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A
OSU Police
Police
LifeNet EMS
Ambulance Station
Stillwater Fire Department Station #2
Fire Station
Kenneth and Brenda Field
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
BPL Plasma Center
Dentist
pharmacy
Pharmacy
Drummond Eye Clinic
Clinic
Stillwater Medical Center
Hospital
Alan's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Stillwater Medical Physicians Clinic
Clinic
Payne County Health Department
Clinic
AMC Urgent Care Plus
Clinic
Stillwater Family Care
Clinic
Department of Veteran Affairs Outpatient Clinic
Clinic
Charlie's Discout Drugs
Pharmacy
Stillwater Dental Association
Doctor
Jucy's Nutrition
Pharmacy
Depp Bros Nutrition
Pharmacy
Orthodontic Prosthetic Solutions
Doctor
Charlie Discount Drug
Pharmacy
Diagnostic Laboratory of Oklahoma- Stil
Clinic
Stillwater Urology Associates
Dentist
Jennifer Lauvetz-Enmeier, D.D.S
Dentist
Dr. M. Derek Smith
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A-
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housing B-

Stillwater home prices are $185,300 - which is 53% higher than Oklahoma
Home Price
$185,300
B
Home Appreciation Rate
15%
A
Home Affordability
5.3x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools C+

The Stillwater graduation rate is 91% - which is 11% higher than Oklahoma
School Test Scores
49%
F
High School Grad. Rates
91%
A-
Elementary Schools (9) F
Will Rogers Es
Westwood Es
Skyline Es
Highland Park Es
Covenant Community Christian School
Richmond Es
Stillwater Ms
Stillwater Christian School
Sangre Ridge Es
High Schools (3) F
Stillwater Hs
Stillwater Jhs
Covenant Community Christian School
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ratings B+

Stillwater has an overall rating of 76% from 18 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes
B
User Surveys (15)
From AreaVibes
A
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  • Stillwater has a Livability Score of 82/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Stillwater crime rates are 19% lower than the Oklahoma average
  • Cost of living in Stillwater is 11% higher than the Oklahoma average
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my hometown Review 4.5 rating By Dreamergirl ( Nov 25, 2021) I loved Stillwater, OK. I Mean there wasn't truly very much to do. But they Had Da Vinci's and they are still, in my opinion, the best italian place EVER! ...Read More Read Less
Nice Place to Pass Through 3 rating By TransientContributor ( Dec 14, 2017) I've lived in Stillwater for about 5 years now. It is a college town, but definitely not what you'd expect from a college town. The area around the college is pretty dull, mostly all of the restaurants are fast food, fast casual, or chains - there is not a lot of local flavor whi ...Read More ch is pretty disappointing. Also, considering how many families are here and it seems to be growing, there is not a lot for kids to do, so if you have kids, plan on driving to Tulsa or OKC when you want to do something fun. For younger kids, there is the Wondertorium, which is a fantastic place, but once the kids are 9+, it's not as fun for them. The schools here are very good - my kids have attended Westwood, Sangre Ridge, and Stillwater Middle School and have had great experiences and growth at all. As far as community, it's a very hard place to get plugged into if you aren't from here. But there are plenty of other people here who are passing through via the University, so it's easy to meet people that way. OSU offers lots of free events for students and families, especially during the summer and around the holidays. They also offer very, very cheap tutoring for elementary and middle school students for 8 weeks twice a year for only $25 for each 8 weeks - you really can't beat that. Also, because there are many students here, we have good access to affordable and high quality violin lessons for our daughter at a price that is unbeatable! So there are many benefits of this small-town, college living, but also there is so much more that the City of Stillwater could do to make this town a more interesting and unique place. The job market here is also not great, it is very tough to gain employment with the university if you aren't already plugged in or know someone, and aside from university jobs, there aren't a ton of decent paying jobs. I'm overall very happy with the time that we've spent here as a family, but I'm also ready to move on to a place that can offer us more opportunities and leisure activities. Read Less
Stillwater, Oklahoma: Family Friendly or College Student Haven? 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 12, 2015) I lived in Stillwater, Oklahoma while attending college at Oklahoma State University. Having grown up in a small town, Stillwater felt like a good blend of country life and big city adventure. With plenty for the average college student to do, as well as an abundance of family fr ...Read More iendly opportunities, I quickly felt right at home.

Stillwater is arranged in a grid pattern making it very easy to find your way around, especially for a visitor or newcomer to the area. I found it relatively easy to find good, affordable housing. While there aren't a large number of homes to rent or purchase, there are plenty of quality neighborhoods that provide great homes and apartments regardless of your family situation. The shopping experience is adequate with grocery, retail and specialty stores sprinkled throughout the city. Restaurants are abundant with many choices ranging from a quaint hole in the wall to mainline eateries. Like any small city, sometimes you find exactly what you are looking for and other times you are just out of luck. Parks, libraries, and other expected amenities are plentiful, and the college provides sporting, music, and other events throughout the year. Stillwater is even home to the National Wrestling Hall of Fame which draws visitors and wrestling enthusiasts from across the nation.

Overall, I enjoyed my stay in Stillwater. It was a nice place to live for the time I was there, but when it was time to leave that was ok. It was a good place to call home while studying and is a decent place to raise a family; not too big, yet not too small. Read Less
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Stillwater, Oklahoma: Family Friendly or College Student Haven? 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 12, 2015) I lived in Stillwater, Oklahoma while attending college at Oklahoma State University. Having grown up in a small town, Stillwater felt like a good blend of country life and big city adventure. With plenty for the average college student to do, as well as an abundance of family fr ...Read More iendly opportunities, I quickly felt right at home.

Stillwater is arranged in a grid pattern making it very easy to find your way around, especially for a visitor or newcomer to the area. I found it relatively easy to find good, affordable housing. While there aren't a large number of homes to rent or purchase, there are plenty of quality neighborhoods that provide great homes and apartments regardless of your family situation. The shopping experience is adequate with grocery, retail and specialty stores sprinkled throughout the city. Restaurants are abundant with many choices ranging from a quaint hole in the wall to mainline eateries. Like any small city, sometimes you find exactly what you are looking for and other times you are just out of luck. Parks, libraries, and other expected amenities are plentiful, and the college provides sporting, music, and other events throughout the year. Stillwater is even home to the National Wrestling Hall of Fame which draws visitors and wrestling enthusiasts from across the nation.

Overall, I enjoyed my stay in Stillwater. It was a nice place to live for the time I was there, but when it was time to leave that was ok. It was a good place to call home while studying and is a decent place to raise a family; not too big, yet not too small. Read Less

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      A Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Stillwater? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Will Rogers Park
      Arrowhead Park
      Tower Park
      YMCA
      Strickland Park And Sports Complex
      Ingham Park
      Sunset Park
      Payne County Court House

      Entertainment

      Michael and Anne Greenwood Tennis Center
      Cowgirl Stadium
      Allie P. Reynolds Stadium
      Wrestling Hall of Fame
      Pioneer Stadium
      Performing Arts Center
      Oklahoma Wonder Torium
      McKnight Center for the Performing Arts

      Food & Drink

      Gourmet Galley
      Squakers
      North Dining
      Tropical Smoothie
      Domino's
      Westside Grill
      Arby's
      Freddy's Frozen Custard

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Stillwater? Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Stillwater.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      8%

      5% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Stillwater a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Stillwater Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walmart Pharmacy
      pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Foot Traffic
      Central Drug
      Reeser's
      Walgreens
      Depp Bros Nutrition

      Doctors

      Stillwater Hearing Clinic
      Eddie Alan Smith O.D.
      Access Urgent Care
      Stillwater Dental Association
      Dr. M. Derek Smith
      Orthodontic Prosthetic Solutions
      Kenneth and Brenda Field