11-05-2025
Can OKC survive 'The Last of Us' season 2? New zombie study shows very likely
Think Oklahoma City could survive in "The Last of Us" season two? Luckily, the capital city is actually one of the best places in the nation to be in case of a zombie apocalypse.
Because of Oklahoma City's large landscape, the chances that Sooners can hide in case of an undead disaster help in the long run. According to a new study from Excavator Parts Direct, of the top 20 most populated U.S. cities, Oklahoma City has a fighting chance against a horde of zombies.
Here's what the heavy machinery company had to say about Oklahoma's chances in a zombie apocalypse.
Excavator Parts Direct compared the top 20 most populous cities based on seven factors, including population density, road conditions, access to rural areas, number of gas stations, traffic congestion, access to cars and walkability rates.
Based on those calculations, Oklahoma City received a passing score of 62.86, meaning it won't be easy, but Sooners will have a better chance than those in Los Angeles and New York City.
The company cited the wide-open space and minimal traffic in Oklahoma City as two leading factors that would help Oklahomans survive.
'With just 1,123 people per square mile and a super low average congestion level of 16%, it's the perfect place to hit the road without getting stuck behind a caravan of panicked drivers,' the study reads.
Further, places like Lake Thunderbird and Glen Collins Memorial Park provide a safe space away from the city to regroup, but not so far that you can't run back for supplies.
While EPD admits the fictitious outbreak is simply fantasy, it notes that local infrastructure is the main factor impacting daily life and emergencies.
'Well-maintained roads and transportation infrastructure are critical not just for emergencies, but for daily life—impacting everything from commute times to economic productivity and public safety,' EPD writes.
'Crumbling infrastructure slows response times for first responders, increases vehicle repair costs for residents, and makes cities more vulnerable during natural disasters or large-scale evacuations.'
When considering the top 20 most populated cities, these are the cities EPD considers the most prepared for a zombie apocalypse:
Fort Worth, Texas
San Diego, California
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Jacksonville, Florida
Phoenix, Arizona
San Antonio, Texas
Dallas, Texas
Austin, Texas
Indianapolis, Indiana
Columbus, Ohio
This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Can OKC survive 'The Last of Us' season 2? New zombie study says maybe
