OKC VeloCity | Oklahoma City ranks no. 13 for best run city in America

Oklahoma City ranks no. 13 for best-run city in America

By Eric Long / Economy / August 6, 2021

  • Among the 150 largest U.S. cities, Oklahoma City was ranked as the 13th best run city.
  • WalletHub determined the operating efficiency of cities by comparing the quality of services residents receive against the city ’s per-capita budget.
  • Quality of Services was determined through a score made up of 38 metrics grouped into six service categories, including financial stability, education, health, safety, economy, infrastructure and pollution.

Cities Ranked By Operational Efficiency


Source: WalletHub, June 2021.

For comprehensive Economic Indicators and Regional Data, please visit your Greater Oklahoma City Chamber Economic Development Division at www.greateroklahomacity.com or contact Eric Long, Research Economist – 297-8976; [email protected].

This article originally appeared in the August 2021 edition of The Point.