Why visit Jenks
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 19 parks and trails, 101 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Oklahoma Aquarium, AMC, Holland Hall and Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Jenks
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About Jenks
Jenks is a city in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States, and a suburb of Tulsa, in the northeastern part of the state. It is situated between the Arkansas River and U.S. Route 75. Jenks is one of the fastest-growing cities in Oklahoma. The city's population was 16,924 in the 2010 census, but by 2020, this had grown to 25,949.
From the Wikipedia article Jenks, Oklahoma (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Oklahoma Aquarium
Zoo and aquarium · 1.7 mi
Public aquarium in Jenks, Oklahoma, USA
300 Aquarium Drive, Jenks
We-Mo 10:00-18:00; Tu 10:00-21:00; Dec 24 10:00-16:00; Dec 25 off
Oral Roberts University
School · 3.8 mi
Interdenominational, Christian, comprehensive liberal arts university
Museums and landmarks3
Holland Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
K - 12 school in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art
Museum · 4.5 mi
Museum in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Parks, trails and playgrounds19
7 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes101
Masago Sushi & Asian Bistro
Restaurant · Sushi · 1.7 mi
397 East Main Street South, Jenks
Mo-Th 11:00-20:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su off
Pizza 313
Restaurant · Pizza · 3.2 mi
10021 South Yale Avenue East
Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Sante Fe Cattle Company
Restaurant · Steak House · 2.4 mi
12131 South Vancouver Avenue, Glenpool
Su 11:00-21:00; Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Tres Amigos Grill & Cantina
Restaurant · Mexican · 3.3 mi
8144 South Lewis Avenue East, Tulsa
Su-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 11:00-22:00
Billy Sims Barbecue
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.9 mi
807 East A Street North, Jenks
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Los Cabos Mexican Grill and Cantina
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.1 mi
300 Riverwalk Terrace, Jenks
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
89 more on the map.
History
Jenks began in 1904 as a community site established by the Midland Valley Railroad between Tulsa and Muskogee, alongside the Arkansas River. Though the river could only be utilized by shallow draft steamboats while the water level was up, these two transportation routes proved vital to Jenks' early development.
Jenks was named after William Henry Jenks the owner and director of the Midland Valley Railroad. According to a 1957 article in the Tulsa Tribune, an agent for the townsite company was told by the railroad home office to name a town for the director.
The town was officially platted on July 15, 1905. Also in 1905, a major petroleum discovery was made, further bolstering the economy of the area. The "Glenn Pool" oil well and subsequent oil claims brought many business people to the general area. In 1906, many oil depots (also known as "tank farms") were constructed in Jenks. By the time of statehood, Jenks had 465 inhabitants.
As oil production waned, tank farms were dismantled, and agriculture became once again a major contributor to the Jenks economy. The economy of the area was further improved in the 1920s when many Bulgarian families immigrated to the area to farm. These immigrants established many vegetable farms.
From the History section of Jenks, Oklahoma on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay7
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Motel and hotel · 2.7 mi
12209 South Yukon Avenue, Glenpool
Churches and places of worship28
Living Water United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 3.1 mi
14440 South Elwood Avenue West, Glenpool
All Saints Anglican Church
Church · Anglican · 3.2 mi
4040 East 91st Street South, Tulsa
BattleCreek Church
Church · Nondenominational · 1.4 mi
2101 West 118th Street South, Jenks
Christ Church Episcopal
Church · Episcopal · 3.0 mi
10901 South Yale Avenue East, Tulsa
First Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 3.6 mi
75 East Main Street South, Glenpool
Holiness to the Lord Congregation
Church · 3.0 mi
8600 South Lewis Avenue East, Tulsa
Joy Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 3.2 mi
9940 South Yale Avenue East, Tulsa
RiverOaks Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 3.3 mi
5150 East 101st Street South, Tulsa
Saint Bernards Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 2.6 mi
4001 East 101st Street South, Tulsa
Shopping34
Gas and EV charging16
Schools, colleges and libraries38
Healthcare13
Advanced Orthopedics of Oklahoma - CityPlex Clinic
Hospital · 3.3 mi
2408 East 81st Street South, Tulsa
Map of Jenks
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 28°F | 1.6 in |
| Feb | 55°F | 32°F | 1.8 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 41°F | 3.2 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 50°F | 4.5 in |
| May | 80°F | 60°F | 6.1 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 69°F | 4.8 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 72°F | 3.8 in |
| Aug | 94°F | 71°F | 3.6 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 63°F | 3.7 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 51°F | 3.8 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 39°F | 2.6 in |
| Dec | 52°F | 31°F | 2.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Tulsa R L Jones Jr Ap (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Tulsa County has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2023-07-19: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2022-06-29: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (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 Riverside Airport (RVS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Glenpool 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Bixby 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Sapulpa 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Tulsa 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Broken Arrow 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Sand Springs 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- Coweta 18 mi east, about 28 min by car
- Owasso 21 mi north, about 34 min by car
- Okmulgee 26 mi south, about 42 min by car
- Claremore 30 mi northeast, about 48 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Jenks Aquarium, Alan Islas, CC BY-SA 4.0
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