Oklahoma has become mostly known for its tornadoes and labeled by outsiders as just a fly-over state, however there is so much more to the Sooner State. We play a vital role in agriculture, manufacturing and oil and gas. We may not be as glamorous as other states – with beaches and palm trees – but we know our role and we appreciate the many great attributes of our state. We love our low cost of living, easy commutes, friendly towns and cities full of top-notch arts and entertainment districts. In case you’re still not convinced, here are 14 reasons Oklahoma is the most underrated state in the country:
- We are the 5th largest source of beef in the country.
duggar11/Flickr What would we do without our steaks?
- And the 4th largest supplier of wheat in the country.
George Thomas/Flickr Anybody like bread, muffins, cakes, biscuits or crackers? Well, you can thank Oklahoma for their massive contribution of wheat.
- We are a leading producer of oil and natural gas.
Roy Luck/Flickr Like driving your car? Yep, another, “Thank you Oklahoma moment!”
- We have lots of trendy places to explore.
Paul Sableman/Flickr From museums to Bricktown to the Brady Arts District, Oklahoma is evolving at a rapid pace.
- We are centrally located.
Unbleached BrunFlickr We can get to so many destinations in the country within a day’s drive.
- We don’t have to pay an arm and a leg to own a home.
Bill Wilson/Flickr Our state is one of the most economical states to live in. We have affordable housing and low prices on goods and services.
- We have one of the most diverse topographies of any state in the nation.
Alex Butterfield/Flickr With 10 ecoregions, there is so much beauty to explore.
- We have the kindest people…EVER!
The Arches/Flickr Oklahomans are known as being the kindest and down to earth people.
- We have room to breathe.
Fidgit the Time Bandit/Flickr We love our wide open spaces.
- We have NBA superstars.
Michael Tipton/Flickr Westbrook and Durant are some of the best NBA players in the league right now.
- And the best college football team (and fans).
OklahomaFootball/Facebook The University of Oklahoma has been listed as one of the top college football programs in the country multiple times.
- We have the best (and most) man-made lakes in the country.
Larry Smith/Flickr With over 2,000 lakes in Oklahoma, finding a peaceful spot on the lake is always close by anywhere you are in the state.
- We have beautiful state and city parks.
riveraa8/Flickr Pictured above is the Myriad Botanical Gardens in Oklahoma City - recently ranked one of the top 10 city parks in the country by USA Today.
- And last but not least, Oklahoma is simply magical.
chascar/Flickr But let’s keep it a secret a little bit longer.
Why do you think Oklahoma is an underrated state? Let’s make this list bigger – add your ideas in the comment section.
duggar11/Flickr
What would we do without our steaks?
George Thomas/Flickr
Anybody like bread, muffins, cakes, biscuits or crackers? Well, you can thank Oklahoma for their massive contribution of wheat.
Roy Luck/Flickr
Like driving your car? Yep, another, “Thank you Oklahoma moment!”
Paul Sableman/Flickr
From museums to Bricktown to the Brady Arts District, Oklahoma is evolving at a rapid pace.
Unbleached BrunFlickr
We can get to so many destinations in the country within a day’s drive.
Bill Wilson/Flickr
Our state is one of the most economical states to live in. We have affordable housing and low prices on goods and services.
Alex Butterfield/Flickr
With 10 ecoregions, there is so much beauty to explore.
The Arches/Flickr
Oklahomans are known as being the kindest and down to earth people.
Fidgit the Time Bandit/Flickr
We love our wide open spaces.
Michael Tipton/Flickr
Westbrook and Durant are some of the best NBA players in the league right now.
OklahomaFootball/Facebook
The University of Oklahoma has been listed as one of the top college football programs in the country multiple times.
Larry Smith/Flickr
With over 2,000 lakes in Oklahoma, finding a peaceful spot on the lake is always close by anywhere you are in the state.
riveraa8/Flickr
Pictured above is the Myriad Botanical Gardens in Oklahoma City - recently ranked one of the top 10 city parks in the country by USA Today.
chascar/Flickr
But let’s keep it a secret a little bit longer.
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