Life in Oklahoma City

The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center campus is one of only a few comprehensive health centers in the nation with seven health professional Colleges – Allied Health, Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health and Graduate Studies – right in the heart of the state capitol, Oklahoma City. The Oklahoma City metro area has great educational opportunities, professional sports, a strong economy, a commitment to the arts, and one of the lowest costs of living in the United States.

The largest city in the state, Oklahoma City is located at the crossroads of I-35, I-40 and I-44 in the heart of Oklahoma. The second largest city in the continental U.S. based on geographical size, 1.2 million people call the Metro Oklahoma City area home. With more than a dozen communities surrounding it, Oklahoma City offers a diverse landscape of modern, urban culture and charming, old-fashioned neighborhoods for visitors and residents alike. 

Oklahoma City is a vital, activity-filled city that enables its residents to enjoy an exceptional quality of life. The mild climate offers year-round sunshine, with four distinct seasons and an average temperature of 60F /15C.

Through multiple resident-led tax initiatives called MAPS, Oklahoma City is bursting with new development, bettering its infrastructure and schools and creating new quality-of-life additions to the city that are wowing longtime citizens and drawing attention and visitors from around the country.

As a city that redefines itself, Oklahoma City's modern, spirited environment blends with its deep western heritage to create a place where culture and commerce thrive. With renowned festivals, national sporting events, treasure-filled museums and a variety of districts highlighting arts and entertainment, the possibilities for adventure and fun in Oklahoma City are endless.

Oklahoma City Welcome Guide

Oklahoma City Resources

Get Acquainted with Oklahoma City

• Oklahoma Health Center
• Downtown Oklahoma City 
• Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Oklahoma City Districts
• A Better Life OKC
• Cost of Living Calculator

Oklahoma Culture & Entertainment

• Things to Do
• Parks and Recreation 
• Lyric Theatre
• National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum 
• Oklahoma City National Memorial 
• Oklahoma Museum of Arts 
• Oklahoma City Zoo 
• Science Museum Oklahoma 
• Philharmonic Orchestra
• Sports 

Area Hotels | | Restaurant Guide 

Housing | Cost of Living | Demographics

Education

• OU Health Sciences Center
• Oklahoma Christian University 
• Oklahoma City University   
• Oklahoma State University  
• University of Oklahoma
• Oklahoma State Department of Education

Air Travel

• Non-Stop Flights - Will Rogers World Airport