Retiring in Bartlesville

Retiring in Bartlesville offers a genuinely low property tax rate and Oklahoma's real Social Security tax exemption, backed by a real, in-city hospital.

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Oklahoma's real Social Security tax exemption

Oklahoma fully exempts Social Security retirement income from state income tax -- a real, genuine advantage for retirees, confirmed directly with a tax professional for other retirement-income sources.

A genuinely low property tax rate

Washington County's own effective property tax rate ran approximately 0.71%, a real, meaningful, ongoing cost advantage for retirees on a fixed income.

A real, in-city specialty hospital

Ascension St. John Jane Phillips Medical Center anchors real, in-city healthcare access, including heart, stroke, and orthopedic specialty care relevant to many retirees.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.