Broken Arrow is a city in Tulsa County, in the Tulsa metro area. The community was named for a peace ceremony held here after the Civil War.
Located in the heart of Green Country and only minutes from a variety of major attractions, lakes and rivers, Broken Arrow is the perfect place for visitors to stay. Broken Arrow is a suburb south and east of Tulsa. It is easily accessible from the Tulsa International Airport or from major highways coming from all directions.
Broken Arrow has a unique history, culture, and attractiveness for everyone to enjoy. Historical downtown is filled with delightful antique shops, variety of specialty shops and unique eating establishments. A visit to the Bass Pro Shops, Secret Garden Candle Company and Blue Bell Creameries is just a sampling of what we have to offer visitors.
Broken Arrow schools are definitely a reflection of the community they serve. Just as it was half a century ago, the vocational agriculture program at Broken Arrow High School is still one of Oklahoma's best. Just as it has been for more than six decades, the Tiger athletic program is one of the state's most competitive and successful.
But Oklahoma's largest high school is noted for success in just about everything it does. Education, the most important responsibility of the school system, is on the top of the list. Whether young men and women are looking for the honors courses to prepare them for the toughest challenges of major colleges or taking advantage of the wonderful opportunities of technology training (through Tulsa Technology Center, which has a large campus in Broken Arrow), there is a dedication to excellence.
Housing Cost
Broken Arrow is known for its family friendly neighborhoods and affordable housing. The median priced home is one hundred forty two thousand ($142,000) dollars.
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $140,600
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 90,714. Broken Arrow covers 45.0 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 753 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 74011, 74012, 74013, 74014 - Area code: 918
Climate
Broken Arrow, OK climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 92.90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 23.50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 24 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 24 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Broken Arrow is 40.46 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 5.56 Inches.
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