Population Demographics-
The City of Broken Arrow estimates the population to be closer to 95,000*
2009 Estimate
85,090
Population by Race Classification
White Alone
70,574
Black or African American Alone
3,794
American Indian or Alaska Native Alone
3,448
Asian Alone
2,351
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Alone
120
Some other Race Alone
1,591
Two or More Races
3,212
2009 Est. Median Age:
34.75
2009 Est. Average Age:
34.79
2009 Est. Average Household Income:
$76,929
2009 Est. Median Household Income:
$65,074
2009 Est. Average Family Household Income:
$84,725
2009 Est. Median Family Household Income:
$72,618
Cost of Living Index, Third Quarter 2009
Metro Area
Composite
Grocery
Housing
Utilities
Transportation
Health Care
Misc
Phoenix, AZ
101.1
103.3
100.5
89.6
100.4
98.9
104.9
Denver, CO
104.3
107.9
110.2
96.2
95.7
105.2
102.8
Seattle, WA
123.5
114.6
152.1
82.5
112
120.9
118.2
Broken Arrow, OK
87.2
91.7
73.5
84.5
89.3
93.7
96.8
Austin, TX
95.4
92.2
84.3
87.3
97
96.1
108.2
Dallas, TX
92.2
99.3
71.5
104.5
102.8
104.2
99.1
Knoxville, TN
89.3
90.7
76.7
95.5
89.9
90
97.7
Pittsburg, PA
92.6
96.9
76.5
108.3
105.1
89.4
96.7
New York
(Manhattan)
219.8
142.8
409.3
164.7
121.1
131
142.6
Chicago, IL
112.6
104.8
130.9
115.8
110.3
104
100.2
Source: ACCRA Cost of Living Index Calculator
Private Business - Largest Employers
Company
Address
City
State
Zip
Phone
A G Equipment Co.
3401 W. Albany St.
Broken Arrow
OK
74012
918-250-7386
Baker Oil Tools
3000 N. Hemlock Cir
Broken Arrow
OK
74012
918-455-3000
Flight Safety Intl Inc.
2700 N. Hemlock Cir
Broken Arrow
OK
74012
918-251-0500
Kenneth Hagin Ministries
1025 W. Kenosha St.
Broken Arrow
OK
74012
918-258-1588
Michatek, Inc.
8215 S. Elm Pl.
Broken Arrow
OK
74011
918-877-3300
Reasor's Food Warehouse
1100 E. Kenosha St.
Broken Arrow
OK
74012
918-251-5800
Scott Rice Office Works
2900 N. Hemlock Cir #A
Broken Arrow
OK
74012
918-362-4300
St. Francis Broken Arrow Imaging
3000 S. Elm Pl.
Broken Arrow
OK
74012
918-451-5141
Walmart Supercenter
2301 W. Kenosha St.
Broken Arrow
OK
74012
918-259-9126
Walmart Supercenter
6310 S. Elm Pl.
Broken Arrow
OK
74011
918-455-4354
XETA Technologies, Inc.
1814 W. Tacoma St.
Broken Arrow
OK
74012
918-664-8200
Climate and Environment
The average January temperature in Broken Arrow is 47 degrees Fahrenheit with a July temperature average of 83 degrees. The area receives an average of 38 inches of rain annually and 9 inches of snow. The average number of flying days is 343.
Utilities
City of Broken Arrow
(918) 259-8409 (water, sewer, & refuse )
AEP-PSO
1-888-216-3523 (electrical)
ONG
(918) 834-8000 (natural gas)
Windstream
1-877-520-5220 (telephone)
Cox Communications
(918) 806-6000 (telephone & cable)
Logix Communications
(918) 556-4115 (internet & web)
Water Supply: The Water Supply for the City of Broken Arrow is derived from the Oklahoma Ordinance Works Authority near Pryor (OOWA) The Source is supplied from Grand River- North of Highway 412. The plant capacity is 27 mgpd (approximately 50% capacity) The Average Daily Consumption is 12.5 MGD. Currently, Broken Arrow has 7 water towers with a storage capacity of 5 mg, ground 1-5mg, and elevated 1.0 mg. Pressure in mains varies depending on elevation from the water towers (less than 50 psi to greater than 135 psi)
Sewer Plant: City of Broken Arrow has a conventional activated sludge plant at the Haikey Creek Plant. Fifty percent of Broken Arrow is served by community sewer. The average daily load is 3.2 MGD, design capacity 6.5 MGD.
Electric Company: AEP Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) serves the City of Broken Arrow. PSO is the largest distributor of wind energy in Oklahoma with more than 400 MW under long-term contracts--enough wind power to supply more than 100,000 customers. PSO uses a diverse fuel mix of natural gas, coal and wind to provide electricity to more than 520,000 customers across the state.
Average Monthly Use Per Residential Customer: 1,130 kWh's
Average Cost Per Kilowatt-hour (residential): 8.40 cents per kWh
Average Monthly Use Per Commercial Customer: 6,870 kWh's
Average Cost Per Kilowatt-hour (commercial): 7.60 cents per kWh
Average Monthly Use per Industrial Customer: 69,134
Average Cost Per Kilowatt-hour (industrial): 5.90 cents per kWh
System Peak: 4,160 MW
Size of Service Area: 30,000 sq. miles ( 230 communities
Transportation
Air Transportation: The nearest commercial airport is 12 miles from Broken Arrow. Tulsa International Airport (TUL) is a full service airport with three runways. The longest runaway is 10,000 feet; and two runways have Instrument Landing Systems (ILS). There are 10 major commercial airlines operating from Tulsa International, including several air freight companies.
Water Transportation: The nearest water transportation is located at the Tulsa Port of Catoosa, located 22 miles from Broken Arrow, and serving as the center of navigation for the 445-mile McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System. The Port is connected via the Arkansas River to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. Foreign Trade Zone services are offered.
Rail Availability: Rail service to Broken Arrow is from Union Pacific, operating local trains daily.
Roadways:
Highway 51
Hwy 51 also known as the Broken Arrow Expressway is a major artery running alongside the beautiful Stonewood Hills Development area. Hwy 51 also leads into Tulsa and links to the Muskogee Turnpike.
U.S. Highway 169
This north and south expressway runs parallel between Tulsa and Broken Arrow providing convenience and easy accessibility to all major intersections.
Creek Turnpike
Provides a loop in a half circle around the South West area of Broken Arrow providing an enjoyable scenic country drive.
