ALICE: Nearly Half of Tulsa Households Below Survival Threshold
Summary
New ALICE data shows 49% of Tulsa households earn above the poverty line but still can't cover basic expenses — 19% in poverty plus 30% ALICE. Child care is the biggest budget item for working families, and Oklahoma ranks 48th nationally for child care affordability. The data is free and searchable by zip code and legislative district at ok4alice.org.
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Last discussed Jun 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
A family of four needs about $85,000 a year just to survive in Tulsa County — and nearly $141,000 to thrive — while common jobs like EMT and childcare worker fall short once kids are in the picture.
Working families, nonprofits writing grants, and advocates who can now use free, localized data to make the case for better wages and assistance programs.
The nearly 86,000 Tulsa households living below the survival threshold, who face impossible budgets with no room for savings, car repairs, or emergencies.
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