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Owasso, Oklahoma
Owasso is a city of 40,151 people in Rogers County, Oklahoma, founded in 1904.
Why visit Owasso
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 15 parks and trails, 86 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Classic, Owasso Skate Park and Owasso Sports Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Owasso
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Owasso
Owasso (/ˈoʊˌwæsoʊ/) is a city in Rogers and Tulsa Counties in the U.S. state of Oklahoma, and the largest northern suburb of Tulsa. The population was 39,328 persons as of the 2022 census estimate, compared to 28,915 at the 2010 census, a gain of 36 percent. Originally settled in 1881 in Indian Territory, the town was incorporated in 1904 just prior to Oklahoma statehood and was chartered as a city in 1972.
From the Wikipedia article Owasso, Oklahoma (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
AMC Classic
Cinema and theater · 0.5 mi
12601 East 86th Street North, Owasso
"See website for showtimes."
Museums and landmarks3
Parks, trails and playgrounds15
Owasso Sports Park
Park · 2.3 mi
10320 East 116th Street North, Owasso
Su-Sa 07:00-22:00
Wheels and Thrills
Sports field and stadium · 1.7 mi
10637 North Garnett Road East, Owasso
3 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes86
Akira Sushi Bar
Restaurant · Sushi
9455 North Owasso Expressway East, Owasso
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30
Hawaiian Bros Island Grill
Restaurant · Hawaiian · 0.6 mi
11602 East 96th Street North, Owasso
Su-Tu 11:00-11:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-12:00
Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
Restaurant · Japanese · 0.4 mi
9500 North 129th Avenue East, Owasso
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
McAlister's Deli
Restaurant · Sandwich · 0.8 mi
12922 East 86th Street North, Owasso
Su-Sa 10:00-22:00
Apple Barrel Café
Restaurant · 2.5 mi
14002 East 116th Street North, Owasso
Mo-We 06:00-20:00; Th-Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 06:00-15:00
Mad Eats
Diner · American · 1.9 mi
201 South Main Street, Owasso
Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 08:00-20:00
OklaHomies Mobile Gastronomy Lounge
Restaurant · 2.3 mi
11330 North Garnett Road East, Owasso
Tu-Sa 11:00-20:00
Cracker Barrel
Diner · American
9475 North Owasso Expressway East, Owasso
Su-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00
Kim's Pho
Restaurant · Vietnamese · 0.7 mi
12308 East 86th Street North, Owasso
Tu-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 11:00-15:00
74 more on the map.
History
Owasso began as a settlement in 1881, located in the Cooweescoowee District of the Cherokee Nation in Indian Territory, near what is now 66th Street North and North 129th East Avenue. It was called Elm Creek and was named for Elm Creek, a tributary of Bird Creek. The first settler was H.T. (Tole) Richardson. In June 1893, plans began for a rail line to be extended south from Bartlesville to the cattle ranches in the vicinity of Bird Creek. At that time, already several residences, a blacksmith shop, and a general store were in the Elm Creek settlement. Preston Ballard, the owner of the general store, established a post office in the general store on February 10, 1898, and was appointed the first postmaster. The Joseph T. Barnes family moved to the settlement in 1897. Joseph and Luther Barnes bought the blacksmith shop in 1898. The first filling station was opened in 1902 by Donovan Ranta.
From the History section of Owasso, Oklahoma on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay9
Candlewood Suites Owasso
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
11699 East 96th Street North, Owasso
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tulsa Northeast - Owasso
Motel and hotel
9321 North Owasso Expressway East, Owasso
Churches and places of worship11
First Baptist Church Owasso
Church · Baptist · 0.8 mi
13307 East 96th Street North, Owasso
Owasso First Assembly of God
Church · Pentecostal · 0.4 mi
9341 North 129th East Avenue, Owasso
Saint Henry's Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.0 mi
8500 East 86th Street North, Owasso
Shopping23
Gas and EV charging12
Schools, colleges and libraries36
Healthcare19
Little Blessings 4D Ultrasound Studio
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 mi
9102 North Garnett Road East, Owasso
Map of Owasso
216 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 28°F | 1.6 in | 1.9 in |
| Feb | 54°F | 32°F | 1.6 in | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 63°F | 41°F | 3.1 in | 1.9 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 50°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 60°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 69°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 73°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 93°F | 72°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 63°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 51°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 39°F | 2.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Dec | 51°F | 31°F | 2.4 in | 1.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Tulsa Intl Ap 72356 (7 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
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 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Claremore 13 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Broken Arrow 17 mi south, about 28 min by car
- Sand Springs 19 mi southwest, about 31 min by car
- Jenks 21 mi south, about 34 min by car
- Bixby 24 mi south, about 38 min by car
- Coweta 24 mi southeast, about 39 min by car
- Sapulpa 25 mi southwest, about 41 min by car
- Glenpool 25 mi south, about 41 min by car
- Bartlesville 32 mi north, about 51 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Owasso Pawn Owasso Oklahoma 4-22-2011, thefixer, CC BY 2.0
- Samuel Triplett Medal of Honor, Osuivan, CC BY 3.0
- Scolopendra heros, black body and red head (10530460306), Frank Boston from Owasso, U.S., CC BY 2.0
- Anastasia's Mate (5127399700), Frank Boston, CC BY 2.0
- Acanthepeira blending in - Oklahoma - Flickr - Thomas Shahan 3, Thomas Shahan, CC BY 2.0
- 上半身ハダカ (2529086732), Frank Boston, CC BY 2.0
- Chrysis conica, Thomas Shahan, CC BY 2.0
- Budget Oculus Touch Controller Picture, AContributor2077, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS013-E-22615 - View of Texas, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Gelastocoris oculatus - Big-eyed Toad Bug - Oklahoma - Flickr - Thomas Shahan 3, Thomas Shahan, CC BY 2.0
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