Moving to Moore: Pros, Cons & What to Know
Moving to Moore means joining a real, distinct OKC-metro suburb that has rebuilt honestly and substantially after catastrophic tornadoes, with a real, practical location near Norman and OU.
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Learn moreA real, rebuilt community
Moore's own City Council unanimously adopted a real, 135-mph-resistant residential building code in March 2014, and the ShelterMoore Rebate Program funded 1,500 new residential storm shelters -- a genuine, documented response to the city's own 1999/2013 tornado history.
A real, practical OKC-metro location
Moore sits immediately adjacent to Norman, home to the University of Oklahoma's 18,000+ jobs -- many Moore residents commute there, alongside broader OKC-metro employment.
Confirm your specific county and school assignment
Moore genuinely spans both Cleveland and Oklahoma counties, and Moore Public Schools is Oklahoma's third-largest district -- confirm a target address's specific county, tax rate, and school assignment directly.
Key takeaways
- Moore's real, 135-mph residential building code and ShelterMoore rebate program are a genuine, documented rebuilding response.
- Moore's location gives real, practical access to Norman/OU's substantial job base.
- Confirm a target address's specific county (Cleveland or Oklahoma) and school assignment directly.
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