Townapedia
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa, Hard Rock Live and south tower, Catoosa, OK 2026-03-23
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa, Hard Rock Live and south tower, Catoosa, OK 2026-03-23 · Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa, north tower, Catoosa, OK 2026-03-23
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa, north tower, Catoosa, OK 2026-03-23 · Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
L-22-05-04-A-145 (52049732337)
L-22-05-04-A-145 (52049732337) · US Department of Labor, CC BY 2.0
L-22-05-04-A-154 (52050786286)
L-22-05-04-A-154 (52050786286) · US Department of Labor, CC BY 2.0
L-22-05-04-A-184 (52051021354)
L-22-05-04-A-184 (52051021354) · US Department of Labor, CC BY 2.0
L-22-05-04-A-362 (52051272760)
L-22-05-04-A-362 (52051272760) · US Department of Labor, CC BY 2.0

Catoosa, Oklahoma

Catoosa is a city of 7,496 people in Rogers County, Oklahoma.

Plan a trip
Loading the weather...
Population7,496 -2.7% since 2019
CountyRogers County
Elevation623 ft 190 m
Land area11.9 sq mi
ZIP codes74015, 74116
Nearest airportTulsa International Airport (TUL) 7 mi

Why visit Catoosa

Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 24 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.

Highlights include Blue Whale.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; January lows average 28°F.

About Catoosa

Catoosa is a city in Rogers and Wagoner counties in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The population was 7,440 at the 2020 census, up from 7,159 at the 2010 census.

From the Wikipedia article Catoosa, Oklahoma (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do4

Goat Hill

Scenic view · 2.7 mi

Open in Google Maps

Hooper Hill

Scenic view · 2.8 mi

Open in Google Maps

Indian Hills

Scenic view · 0.6 mi

Open in Google Maps

Round Mountain

Scenic view · 1.7 mi

Open in Google Maps

Museums and landmarks4

Blue Whale

Monument and historic site · 2.3 mi

Open in Google Maps · Wikipedia

Ark of Catoosa

Monument and historic site · 2.3 mi

Open in Google Maps

Catoosa Historical Museum

Museum · 1.4 mi

Open in Google Maps

D W Correll Museum

Museum · 1.0 mi

Open in Google Maps

Parks, trails and playgrounds3

Cherokee Hills Golf Club

Golf course · 0.9 mi

770 West Cherokee Street, Catoosa

Open in Google Maps

Redbud Valley

Hiking and trails · 3.0 mi

Part of Oxley Nature Center.

Open in Google Maps

Rose Dew Park

Park · 2.1 mi

Open in Google Maps

Advertisement

Restaurants and cafes24

Waffle House

Diner · American · 1.2 mi

19260 Timbercrest Circle, Catoosa

24/7

Open in Google Maps · +1 918-266-5818

Nutrition Stomp

Cafe · Smoothie · 1.1 mi

750 South Cherokee Street, Catoosa

Tu-Fr 06:30-16:30; Sa 09:00-12:00

Open in Google Maps · +1-918-691-7596

Olive Garden

Restaurant · Italian · 1.3 mi

19731 Robson Road, Catoosa

Open in Google Maps · +1 918 379 0932

IHOP

Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 1.1 mi

2020 South Cherokee Street, Catoosa

Open in Google Maps

AJ's Pizza

Restaurant · Pizza · 1.2 mi

Open in Google Maps

Scooter's Coffee

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi

Open in Google Maps

The Lodge

Restaurant · 1.1 mi

2036 South Miller Lane, Catoosa

Open in Google Maps

Boom-a-rang Diner

Restaurant · 1.3 mi

Open in Google Maps

Mazzio's Pizza

Restaurant · 1.5 mi

Open in Google Maps

Arby's

Fast food · Sandwich · 1.9 mi

16415 East Admiral Place North, Tulsa

09:30-23:30

Open in Google Maps · +1 918-438-7557

Burger King

Fast food · Burger · 1.9 mi

16504 East Admiral Place South, Tulsa

07:00-22:00

Open in Google Maps · +1 918-439-3232

Firehouse Subs

Fast food · Sandwich · 1.1 mi

19361 Robson Road, Catoosa

10:00-21:00

Open in Google Maps · +1 918 739 3950

12 more on the map.

History

The Cherokee Nation controlled the region during the 19th century. After the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad laid tracks in the early 1880s, the community became a cow town, with the establishment of William Padilla and Ayden Alexander Bird Creek Ranch. In 1883, the Federal Government opened a post office here.

The name of the city is derived from the Cherokee language, phonetically pronounced "Ga-du-si" or "Ga-tu-si". Various interpretations of this word exist, including: "between two hills", "on the hill", "into the hills", and possibly signifying a prominent hill or place thereon.

Catoosa was home to Bluford "Blue" Duck, the infamous outlaw depicted in Lonesome Dove. He is buried in Dick Duck Cemetery located at the intersection of 193rd and Pine street. Another important figure in the towns history is Zay Manns. He was right-hand man to the Blue Duck outlaw.

The town grew from a population of 241 in 1900 to 410 by 1910. The local economy included a grain elevator, a cotton gin and mill, a marble works and some coal mines. By 1930, the population was back down to 264, but by 1960, was up to 638.

From the History section of Catoosa, Oklahoma on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where to stay8

Churches and places of worship10

Advertisement

Shopping8

Gas and EV charging5

Schools, colleges and libraries19

Advertisement

Healthcare4

Map of Catoosa

89 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.

Climate by month

40°60°80°100°January: 1.6 in of rainFebruary: 1.6 in of rainMarch: 3.1 in of rainApril: 4.4 in of rainMay: 5.7 in of rainJune: 4.7 in of rainJuly: 3.8 in of rainAugust: 3.4 in of rainSeptember: 3.9 in of rainOctober: 3.8 in of rainNovember: 2.7 in of rainDecember: 2.4 in of rainJanuary: 49°FFebruary: 54°FMarch: 63°FApril: 72°FMay: 80°FJune: 88°FJuly: 94°FAugust: 93°FSeptember: 85°FOctober: 74°FNovember: 61°FDecember: 51°FJanuary: 28°FFebruary: 32°FMarch: 41°FApril: 50°FMay: 60°FJune: 69°FJuly: 73°FAugust: 72°FSeptember: 63°FOctober: 51°FNovember: 39°FDecember: 31°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan49°F28°F1.6 in1.9 in
Feb54°F32°F1.6 in2.4 in
Mar63°F41°F3.1 in1.9 in
Apr72°F50°F4.4 in0.0 in
May80°F60°F5.7 in0.0 in
Jun88°F69°F4.7 in0.0 in
Jul94°F73°F3.8 in0.0 in
Aug93°F72°F3.4 in0.0 in
Sep85°F63°F3.9 in0.0 in
Oct74°F51°F3.8 in0.0 in
Nov61°F39°F2.7 in0.8 in
Dec51°F31°F2.4 in1.7 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Tulsa Intl Ap 72356 (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$72,467median household income
$178,800median home value
$1,066median monthly rent
37.6median age
20.8%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
60.8%of homes are owner-occupied
20.1 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1822%18 to 3424%35 to 6440%65 and over14%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Rogers County has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.

  • 2024-06-14: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
  • 2023-07-19: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
  • 2021-02-24: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
  • 2021-02-17: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
  • 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)

OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.

Getting there and nearby towns

Tulsa International Airport (TUL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.

  • Tulsa 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
  • Owasso 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
  • Broken Arrow 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
  • Turley 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
  • Claremore 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
  • Justice 14 mi northeast, about 22 min by car
  • Sperry 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
  • Coweta 16 mi southeast, about 26 min by car
  • Jenks 17 mi southwest, about 27 min by car
  • Bixby 17 mi south, about 28 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

Reviews, tips and questions

Loading what members have shared...

Sources and licences

Photo credits

Page built October 30, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us or suggest a place.