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Bartlesville, OK

Bartlesville is a city mostly in Washington County in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Bartlesville is 47 miles (76 km) north of Tulsa and 18 miles (29 km) south of the Kansas border. It is the county seat of Washington County. The Caney River runs through Bartlesville. Bartlesville is the primary city of the Bartlesville Micropolitan area, which consists of Washington County and had a population of 51,843 in 2018. A small portion of the city is in Osage County. The city is also part of the Tulsa Combined Statistical Area, with a population of 1,151,172 in 2015.

Bartlesville is notable as the longtime home of Phillips Petroleum Company. Frank Phillips founded Phillips Petroleum in Bartlesville in 1905 when the area was still an Indian Territory. The company merged with Conoco as ConocoPhillips and later split into two independent companies, Phillips 66 and ConocoPhillips. Both companies have retained some operations in Bartlesville, but they have moved their corporate headquarters to Houston. It is one of two places in Oklahoma where a Lenape Native American tribe lives, the other being Anadarko.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 21.1 square miles (54.6 km2), of which 21.1 square miles (54.6 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2) (0.09%) is water. The Caney River flows through Bartlesville, separating the downtown area from the east side. The river flooded in October 1986 as a result of unusually heavy rainfall. The city was split in half for several days, and the flood caused considerable property damage. The river broke its banks again in June 2007, cresting five feet below the 1986 level. The Pathfinder Parkway, a paved trail for walking, running, and cycling, runs alongside the Caney River.

Bartlesville, OK offers a variety of spas, gyms, and health and wellness activities that cater to the health and fitness needs of its residents. Spa Southern Hills provides a tranquil retreat with massages, facials, and holistic therapies designed for relaxation and rejuvenation. Anytime Fitness offers 24/7 access to state-of-the-art equipment and personalized training programs for members to achieve their fitness goals. The Yoga Room hosts yoga and Pilates classes focusing on core strength, flexibility, and mindfulness. Bartlesville Health & Rehab Community focuses on physical therapy and rehabilitation services to promote overall wellness. Planet Fitness promotes a judgment-free environment with a wide array of exercise equipment and group fitness classes. Hillcrest Country Club offers a variety of sports and wellness activities, including tennis and swimming. These diverse facilities and activities make Bartlesville a hub for wellness and active living, enriching the lives of its residents.

The top sites in Bartlesville, OK are Bartlesville Kiddie Park, Price Tower Arts Center,  Frank Phillips Home, and Bartlesville Union Depot.

Population: 37,795 (2022). ZIP Codes: 74003, 74006. Area codes: 539, 918. Elevation: 702 ft (214 m). Area: 22.58 sq mi (58.47 km2).

FAQs

What is Bartlesville, OK famous for?

The city served as home to one of the world's largest oil companies, Phillips Petroleum Co., founded by Bartlesville oilman Frank Phillips. The company later became known as Phillips 66 and eventually ConocoPhillips, and in 2012 became two companies: ConocoPhillips and Phillips 66. Today, both companies are based in Texas but maintain a large presence in Bartlesville and are the city’s two largest employers.

What is a fun fact about Bartlesville, OK?

Bartlesville is notable as the longtime home of Phillips Petroleum Company. Frank Phillips founded Phillips Petroleum in Bartlesville in 1905 when the area was still an Indian Territory. The company merged with Conoco as ConocoPhillips and later split into two independent companies, Phillips 66 and ConocoPhillips.

What is the poverty rate in Bartlesville, OK?

15% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bartlesville, OK (5.44k out of 36.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 6 - 11. The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bartlesville, OK is White, followed by Two Or More and Native American.

Sources

Bartlesville, Oklahoma - Wikipedia

City of Bartlesville

Data USA

Spa Southern Hills 

Anytime Fitness

The Yoga Room

Bartlesville Health & Rehab

Planet Fitness

Hillcrest Country Club

Bartlesville Kiddie Park

Price Tower Arts Center,

Frank Phillips Home

Bartlesville Union Depot

Bartlesville Kiddie Park

Price Tower Arts Center

Frank Phillips Home

Bartlesville Union Depot

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