Oklahoma City drivers spend less time on the road than most major metros, according to a new analysis by Yardi Kube. The study, featured in Mental Floss, ranked the 10 U.S. cities with the longest and shortest one-way commutes.
Oklahoma ranked among the top states for homeschooling participation, according to recent data analyzed by Newsweek and the Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy.
Oklahoma City-based factor 110 | Destination Oklahoma has been named one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States by Inc. Magazine, a leading media brand and guide for entrepreneurs and business leaders. The recognition comes with a spot on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list, which offers a data-driven snapshot of the most successful independent, entrepreneurial businesses in the country.
Newsweek has ranked Oklahoma City the No. 19 most culturally dense city in the United States, ahead of Baltimore and several other major metros.
As we count down the three-year mark until the LA 28 Olympic Games, excitement is rising not only in Los Angeles but also right here in greater Oklahoma City. The Olympic spirit is set to shine brightly in our community, as we prepare to stage softball and canoe slalom competitions, underscoring Oklahoma City's commitment to sports excellence and community engagement.
Oklahoma continues to rank among the most affordable places to live in the United States, landing in the No. 4 spot for lowest cost of living, according to a recent Visual Capitalist article using data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Oklahoma City has been named the No. 1 Best Big City to Live for the 2025–26 U.S. News and World Report rankings, underscoring the metro’s national rise as a destination for both opportunity and quality of life.
The OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark was named a winner in the 2025 Innovating Commerce Serving Communities (ICSC) Excellence in Community Advancement Awards, announced during ICSC Las Vegas.
