10 Things I HATE About Living in Oklahoma 

Being able to drive with nothing in between towns is what makes Oklahoma exceptionally good. And if you think Oklahoma is flat, then get off I35 and I40. Oklahoma is very diverse from corner to corner. If you are a city person, move to Dallas. Oklahoma is for relaxed, family, outdoor adventures.

I lived in FL for over 20 years and while I enjoyed going to the beach, I actually enjoy it more now because I can go on vacation and spend more time there than when I lived right next to it. Plus, it’s only 7 hrs to Galveston from here. I also find that going to the lakes is just as much fun, if not more. If you hate OK so much, you should go live elsewhere. But I wouldn’t be surprised if you came back when you find how much better it is living here. After many years in crazy S Florida, living here is a blessing.

I remember when I was young and dumb like this realtor, armed with a college degree and ready to move out of backward Oklahoma. I've traveled all over this pretty country on business. Here's what I've since learned from the school of hard knocks. You can pick all but a handful of states to live. And once you experience the crime, the attitudes, the property taxes, the cost of living, the quality of life, even the weather, you will kiss the tarmac upon arriving back in Oklahoma when you get to be my age. As to being landlocked, you can hop a plane and be in any ocean surrounding the U.S. in less than three hours from Oklahoma, stay there a couple of weeks, get your fill of the ocean/mountains. And you'll actually have money to spend to enjoy yourself on the beach, instead of eating the trash from dumpster while living on the beach because there is nothing left of your paycheck living near the beach.

It's odd how nobody mentions the high humidity in Oklahoma and the plains. I found it unbearable combined with the heat of summer.

I am a Texan born and bred. I could live in Oklahoma with no problem. If you don't like the state, you have 49 other choices to make

We moved to east of Tulsa from a Chicago burb about a year ago and glad to be here. Much lower cost of living, friendly polite people, better weather but a bit warm ok hot at times. As for tornadoes the odds are small. Mosquitoes are every place, all over the country.

This was a great video! I live in Fort Worth, TX and my husband and I are considering moving to OK. I absolutely love my state but we have been invaded by so many people moving here. The prices are crazy and the traffic has gotten so insane. My small suburb where we barely saw traffic or crime has unfortunately disappeared due to, way to much growth to quickly. It’s all due to contractors propagating our areas to sell homes, land and fill the million new apartments they destroyed our community with. Growth is good but not this much this fast. OK sounds peaceful and quiet, just the lifestyle we want. Plus no traffic!!! Lol

I was in OK one time on 2014 (I am from Russia) that's made a really good remember about local people's.

Appreciate that you didn’t do this from a “real estate agent” point of view. Felt very honest.

2 questions: 1.are most of the lakes natural? 2. Are they clean? Like a refreshing swim clean?

You have valid points tbh, but I do feel like OKC or Tulsa are great cities if you want to retire. Im biased tho because im not big on urban areas and I love open spaces.

Im from NYC. Have lived here for 18 years and i hate it here. Im saving to buy a home in Yukon

I'm surprised you're a realtor in Oklahoma, you might want to try a different career. Forget the tourism department, just saying.

I love driving in the middle of nowhere, especially in Oklahoma

Am Born and raise in Oklahoma and I love Oklahoma no matter what

Awesome video.. Honesty is always the best policy Thanks

Great info! comparing Dallas vs OKC might be a good idea. pretty sure some are debating between the 2 for moving

Anybody who doesn't like it in Oklahoma for whatever reason can surely just leave.

Poor girl , at first thought California for but public transportation may be better in New York City. With the numbers leaving those places both need realtors. Good luck.

You ain't from here is ya? You say "we"?Most Okies just hope people come to visit then go back to where they came from. If you want to stay fine just conform and you'll be fine. Welcome!

wow,, you were easy on us...most people I have come for a visit are a bit more critical..

living in oklahoma is either for the mentaly strong or the rich. I say this being one of these and living in Norman ok.

And you're in real estate? I don't get why you live in Oklahoma if it's so bad to you. May I suggest Portland?

Tornado are bad. I grew up in Moore. Living in Dallas. Traffic is awful.

if you grew up in Oklahoma, what's with the northern accent? Were your parents from up north?

I hate the dry plains and dead trees here in SW OKLAHOMA. I love okies. Most of them.

OKC Civic Center has world class music and Broadway musicals. Tulsa has the Tulsa Performing Arts with pretty good performances too. Get out and see your own State. There are festivals all over Oklahoma. In September there a Scottish festival this month in Broken Arrow. October fest in Tulsa.

Most of what you said is either so what or a good thing we’re near Chicago and talk about weather, mosquitoes and travel times

I moved to Southern Oklahoma 6 years ago and have only seen a few mosquitos; and it's very pretty here. Now, Minnesota, where I grew up, has lots of mosquitos and they can suck all your blood out in minutes. And there's nothing good about big cities; I know because I've been to most of them. And when SHTF, big cities are the last place you'd want to be. Lastly, other than tornados, the weather here is better than over half the country. People never appreciate what they have, until it's gone. 😔

You can get to the Gulf of Mexico in 10 hours. Cruises go out of Galveston.

I live in Norman. I love it here. Moved here from Detroit. Got a nice house on 3 acres for 60k tell me where else i can do that. Got a great job. Im sorry but if thats all you have to complain about ......

mosquitos are everywhere. Fly to the ocean, I am from Dallas and been here in Oklahoma for over 30 years and love it but we live in a small town in western Oklahoma.

I grew up in Northeastern Oklahoma, Muskogee. There were lots of rolling hills and lakes and rivers. A beautiful park, Honor Heights. I would love to live there again if they were a blue state . Everyone there is warm and friendly. I didn’t move until 10 yrs. ago. The Western part of Oklahoma that you describe is not as beautiful, I agree…

Public transportation, I agree. Variety of homes, I disagree. That is true in Norman, but not in all areas of central Oklahoma. Check out Edmond. They also do a lot of community activities that Norman doesn't do.

Here in georgia we have the same type of red mud if gets about 3 inches deep when you step in in it it it creates a suction and will pull your shoes right off your feet we have tornadoes too but bot as many as you have there not much activities to do here in small towns either but I hate ga.

I think one of the worst things about Oklahoma is, you’re in it. I can’t believe a realtor is beating down the state she’s selling property in. Business management obviously not your long suit.

I left Oklahoma twice -- I never could find a decent job there.

Some people enjoy the things that you mentioned hating. My family from California can appreciate not living on top of their neighbors. Oklahoma is like a small Texas IMHO opinion. I would rather live here vs Texas. But you’re right, it’s not for everyone. And I hate the fact at that Norman is growing fast. And one starting to see light pollution. I enjoy being out doors. You can find beauty in this state. It’s not everywhere. But we do have it.

I’m from Guthrie Oklahoma but moved San Diego California when I turned 18 in 1991 I do Miss 4 seasons but I can’t live without the ocean. I went back to ok a few years ago I almost lost my mind it was so boring.. I guess I been in California to long I love it here .

Born and raised in Oklahoma and I agree-I hate it here. There’s a lot of undercover racism that goes on which of course I don’t like. There’s just not much to do here or see. The low cost of living is going up bc more people are moving here from out of state causing prices to go up. The LACK of public transportation is a huge negative bc you have to own a car or else you can’t survive. The bus system here in OKC only goes to very specific places but in the Putnam city area (very nw side of OKC) public transport is NON existent.

Good. Please talking down Oklahoma. Keeps riff raff out

I HATE THIS PLACE ITS SO BORING

Hey Hello! Im from Germany and I am interested in many places all over the World. Can I move to states like Nebraska or Oklahoma or are that people there not welcoming other nations of the World? Im from Germany. How do that people react if I would move to there?

Minnsota and Florida have lots mosquitoes. My child caught Malaria there, I am not knocking any states. Most states have Lotsof Mosquitos. People always walking

Here in Tulsa Oklahoma sucks because housing deposits are the same as the Rent and SSI sucks because they don't give enough to pay for double the rent for having deposits and rent and it's not vary peaceful people fighting and cussing and rude and weird people it's just creepy and everyone has a date so singles stay single it's known as little LA California because how it started out Tulsa Oklahoma is the starting point 👉 of LA boom

I love meskitoes, chiggers, birds, deer, dogs, cats, chickens,ect. Don't like mean people, getting robbed, bumper to bumper traffic ect. I believe I'll move to Oklahoma. Sounds like a nice place to live.

I was born in OKC but moved to Dallas-FW and lived for almost 40 years. True there are a lot of things to do in a bigger city, but now that I'm back in OK I do not miss the big city traffic and the stress. Oklahoma is more laid back and I kinda like that. Plus it's close enough to DFW or Colorado or KC if you want to get away and go see a big name show etc. But.........they do need to update the highways here big time, they are way out of date.

I grew up in Oklahoma and was sent back due to work. I’d prefer the Oregon coast or the north east

Lol try driving california mojave desert. Thats like driving for ever lol. I plan to move to OK I'm Choctaw and family has ties there just going back where I suppose to belong.

Excuse me but if you don’t like Oklahoma leave. If you are looking for a big city look somewhere else. I don’t like cities so I’m very happy. I won’t be subbing to this site. Thank You Ma’am

And she is supposed to be a realtor? We have problems but who doesn't, please feel free to leave asap. We really don't need you go to a big city, please.

People are moving to Tulsa in droves because it's an outstanding! City!

Sissortail state bird. I've lived in 4 states OK, CA, AZ, CO & realized there are worse places to live than Okla. Every state has it's pros and cons, the question is what kind of deal you personally have going on. Phil Walker here. Boring & not walking anywhere is on you.

The worst thing I didn't like about was the roads were full off potholes, the health care system and the lousy elementary school system.

I can't do mosquitos. Yuck. I love the home styles though.

Lack of restaurants? Haven’t you heard? OKC boasts a James Beard WINNER (Grey Sweater) and nominee (Ma Der Lao) in OKC. That’s amazing!!!

Oklahoma is combination of Texas and Arizona.

There's quite a few 'I hate Oklahoma' videos, but yours is the only one with an entertaining, accomplished speaker. ;) I was waiting to find a point I disagreed with, if I am being honest and...I did not. All 10 of those are valid for me as well, even though I am still living in small town northeast Oklahoma! Thanks for the share.

have videos of bixby?

Oklahoma is up and becoming a great place to live

Southern Oklahoma has mountains and parks that are wonderful. Bluegrass festivals.

Is driving 7-12 hrs to go have fun normal? Dam, I get out of sorts having to drive 2.5 miles to the grocery store. 😂

State bird, never heard that live in Oklahoma and it takes at 75 mph down I-35 S 9 hours and 15 minutes but travel takes you from Norman to the state line at Oklahoma 70 mph approx. 1.5 hours, now once in Texas the speed is allowed on average 75 mph with some segments at 80 to 85. Corpus Christi is 588 miles from Norman. So let us say that you would prefer to drive to the pristine waters of South Padre Island Texas, is 742 miles so 1.5 to the Oklahoma, Texas State line and then 75,80,85 lets say you average that at 72 mph 10.3. Now this begs the question most flights there round trip are est. in the 250.00 to a little over 400.00 dollars. drive time in a car 10 hours give or take on your stopping for breaks and food. probably 13 hours. the gas though let us suppose your car gets 45 mpg highway and rule out in Norman drive. 742 miles to beautifully clear Gulf waters would take approximately 98.9 dollars round trip. But the average depends on really what kind of car you drive suv the lower 20s hybrid around the upper 30s electric adds to your time as you charge for a very long time. The Average mpg is a car 24.5 which would cost at 3 dollars a gallon 181.71 dollars if you aren't driving in cities along the way to see historical places. True your cost by plane is more but saves you an average of 3hr and 15 min and you can book flights through travel sources like Travelocity and get that flight through United for 136 dollars. I get it its not about going to the beach gulf or ocean it's about its proximity to where you live, and neither do 29 other states and the ones that do may not be a great beach exp. Alaska, Maine, Alabama, Mississippi, and the Pacific are cold from Alaska down to California. A wet suit is required for northern Cal. and Oregon and Washington. As far as the inconvenience of travel distance North Texas poses similar circumstances, New Mexico and any state North of New Mexico and Arizona not bordering the sea. One may say the sea of Cortez, beautiful but dangerous. Miami is great could move there you had best be a good swimmer, rip tides abound on the southern Atlantic coast, especially during hurricane season. So what makes me right, Nothing it is just perspective, I grew up in Eastern Oklahoma, a small town, where people still wave at strangers and if you have a car problem people will stop to help. Don't try that in major metropolitan cities like Los Angeles, San Fran, and Seattle. Portland is not a city close to the shore. Same on the east coast. The number 2 reason for not liking Oklahoma yields little consideration. An Oklahoma native enjoys a much cheaper cost of living than those in the east-west or Gulf areas. You live and are native to a state that has no oceanic border, yet you are from Oklahoma Northeast Oklahoma. it is not like you have been able to weigh in on the advantage-disadvantage with any relative understanding of life elsewhere. Good Luck to you.

I just moved to OK from the bay area. Lost my vision and needed somewhere i could gett by on a fixed income. Only housing is cheap everything else about the same.

No offense but you seem like u should move to San Francisco

Most of these I consider plusses. 😇 Mosquitoes and severe weather? Try doing some time in Minnesota.😊 Clay isn't great for gardening I grant but can be mitigated. All told I still think I want to retire there.

I don't mind Oklahoma but I lost nothing in the Norman suburb called Brookhaven. Three years there were more than enough for me.

wanna truly drive for ever and arrive at nowhere ??? Go to Alberta Canada, or British Columbia in Western Canada. Oklahoma is tiny by comparison. You can set out in Lethbridge Alberta and drive east for 3 days and you'll end up somewhere near the upper great lakes. Which is nowhere. And 2 more days to get to Toronto. By then - the crush of humanity will freak you out so much that you'll turn around and drive 4 days more days to get away from it all.

im stuck in oklahoma due to my 91yr old dad.. cant wait to be GONE

I agree about the boring.

So glad I never have to return to Oklahoma.

Wow, I would have to disagree with much of what you are saying. I moved to Oklahoma in 2011 from Northern Michigan. The mosquitos here are tiny compared to the B52 bombers we have back home. You said OKC lacks places to eat, have you opened your eyes when you drive through there? You said there isn't much traffic, I grew up in the Detroit area, there is just as much traffic here as there is there. Only thing that is worse here than the Detroit area is the people here can't drive and the crime is about as bad as Detroit. If you think living in Oklahoma is so bad, go live in Detroit, Chicago, or other big cities that have everything you hate about here. I grew up in the big city. I hated it. After high school I headed north as far as I could go and still live in the US. If it weren't for the fact that my husband and myself need to work, I would be living somewhere where my nearest neighbor was more than 5 miles away and the nearest store was a place you went to only once a month. Oklahoma is not a bad place to live as long as you don't live in the cities

Trolleys and trains? Be honest now, are you sure they’re not buckboards and stage coaches?

Spent a week and a half in owasso at the end of August and it was so beautiful. My wife and myself are already to bye capital homes

I live in Oklahoma, and I can honestly say that Lake Thunderbird is an absolute mudhole. I don't know why anyone would want to go there to spend time. :/

Oklahoma has tornadoes and thunderstorms

i remember an article in playboy magazine in the 80s tahlequah was rated the 4th best small town in america to live in. and hulbert was in the same article at being the 2nd worse speed trap , but some things never change.

My only complaint is that some of the people are deformed-looking, like The Hills Have Eyes scary!

i live in Oklahoma City, the top 10 things i hate about Oklahoma are THE SUMMER. the heat and humidity and bugs and tornadoes and weeds are all just byproducts of the God Damn blazing summer hellscape of this red clay valley of death. other than summer time i have no real problems with Oklahoma.

everything you don't like, is what I love lol except the mosquitos

soooooooo... I watched this and .... I did not hear any reason to hate this place. It sounds great!

Why don’t u lot build your houses into the ground because of tornados

Negative comments..

My family is originally from Mangum. My wife and I are planning retire back to Oklahoma in about a year or so. I haven't been back there since the late 1980's. I subscribed to your channel to get a better idea about property values and cost of living. Thank you for your great videos. They really are helpful.

You can always just leave lol

Insects are not bugs. Grow up.

I grew up in houston. It does not take anywhere near fourteen hours to get to galveston, lol. Try nine and a half hours, honey. 😂😂😂

Your opinion then leave It’s the cheapest place to live compared to other states . Lived here all my life but I travel as well. I don’t have mosquito problems. We do have a river port . Hello . It’s nothing to drive 3 hours to get somewhere I love it Live in the country we walk 😝 Rather not go to a city Homes are cheap what they are worth other places . I have 3 homes one is 150 years old We don’t need public transportation . It’s a nuisance. I have clay here in central Oklahoma my clay is brown/ gray/ black. But yes most is red . We don’t need all those extra people Bed time is 8 pm Wake up at 4 am We don’t need to be a party sin place Weather is mild to other surrounding states Rather be here than earthquake and hurricanes And the ice storms early hit wear I’m at

We have been here 6 years. My most unfavorite thing about Oklahoma I Hate is GECKO'S!!!

Sounds like a great place to retire to.😊

Mosquito state bird in M N

I freaking hate it too. I’m ready to leave

Here's what I don't like: 1. Laxk of public land. This state is all private with few exceptions. Its all pay to play. 2. No public gun ranges. You'd think a western state would want its citizens to practice. Sure you can go to OKC and pay through the nose to shoot a piatol, but where's a rifleman to go to practice hunting ranges of 400 or 500yds?

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I hate it here, too. I don't even admit to being from here! 🤢🤢🤢

I went to college there and wish I had stayed.

Would it surprise you to learn there are cities and towns in Canada that normally enjoy not just milder ...but MUCH milder winters than Claremore, Oklahoma? Does this surprise you?

I hang my hat in Oklahoma and always will.

Sounds like you’d be better in a metro city

This is a very honest video i appreciate it. coming from Europe you are spot on. in many ways, im from the UK and i really REALLY miss being able to walk.... ive become fat because of it. there is no place to WALK TO and the weather is horrible...