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Jenks

Oklahoma · Tulsa Metro
Strong DanceWarmBudget Cost
75
/ 100 match score

Jenks is directly south of Tulsa on the Arkansas River — known for its excellent school district and the Oklahoma Aquarium. Safe, affordable, and a strong community for families.

Match Score Breakdown
Cost of Living
20/20
Family Safety
16/20
State Tax Burden
6/10
Healthcare Quality
13/20
Dance Training
9/12
Musical Theater
6/8
Career / Remote
5/10
Financial Snapshot at $360K Income
State income tax
4.8%
$17,100/yr
Est. after-tax income
$250,075
incl. FICA + federal
Annual living costs
$63,000
$48,000–$78,000 range
Annual surplus
+$187,075
King: 4.0×
Rent: 3BR family home
$1,300–$2,000/mo
Median SFH purchase price
$320,000
Dance Training
Tulsa Ballet accessible 15 min north. Tulsa PAC Broadway series excellent. Jenks has local dance studios and the Jenks school district has strong performing arts programming.
Healthcare
Saint Francis Heart Hospital South (Jenks) nearby. Full Tulsa medical system accessible 15 min.
Career & Remote Work
OK income tax 4.75%. Jenks is a bedroom community for Tulsa energy and manufacturing employers. The Arkansas River Corridor development is bringing new commercial investment. Excellent for remote workers.
Musical Theater
Strong
Jenks Public Schools have strong performing arts programs — Jenks High School is among Oklahoma's most competitive for theater and show choir. Tulsa competition circuit active and accessible. Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma accessible via OKC (1 hr) for youth programming. Multiple private MT studios in the south Tulsa suburbs. Good training environment with school programs that actively develop MT students.
Safety
Violent crime rate:90 per 100KVery Safe

US national average: ~370/100K. Lower suburbs are typically 50–80% safer than city-wide averages shown.

Pros
  • +Tulsa Ballet (top 10 US company) access
  • +Excellent Jenks school district
  • +Arkansas River location — outdoor access
  • +Affordable budget tier
  • +Safe community
Cons
  • −OK income tax 4.75%
  • −Tornado risk
  • −Hot summers
  • −Car-dependent
  • −Limited local tech employment
Quick Stats
School rating
8/10
Healthcare rating
7/10
Tech job market
fair
Remote friendly
Yes

Financial estimates assume $360K gross income: FICA 7.65% + rough federal bracket + state rate shown. Does not include city income taxes, municipal taxes, or deductions. Actual tax liability varies. Consult a CPA.