About Jenks

The city of Jenks was created in 1904 as a community established by the Midland Valley Railroad alongside the Arkansas River. Although the river wasn’t the most suitable means of boat transportation, shallow draft steamboats were able to navigate its waters. Both means of transport provided the basis for Jenks’ expansion to a population of 15,000 residents in the present day. Just 11 miles south of Tulsa, Jenks is also home to a Kimberly-Clark manufacturing facility that provides the greatest amount of jobs in the area. Jenks has also been rated as the lowest crime area of Tulsa County.

Noted as Money Magazine’s 2007 43rd-ranked best place to live in America, Jenks and its residents of a house or apartment for rent find that the area is perfect for raising a family. Jenks Public Schools was a recipient of the 2005 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation’s highest Presidential honor for quality and organizational performance excellence. The Richard Lloyd Jones, Jr. Airport is also located in town, providing a convenient landing strip for general aviation pilots. Residents of an apartment or home in Jenks also have access to recreational opportunities including the South Lakes Golf Course, Park West, Tulsa Riverparks walking trail, Perryman Wrangler Ranch as well as attractions like the Oklahoma Aquarium and Riverwalk Crossing shopping and walking district. Jenks also hosts annual events such as the Art on Main, Oklahoma Scottish Festival, Celebrate Freedom, and Jenks Herb & Plant Festival.

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