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Ardmore, Oklahoma

Introduction to Ardmore, Oklahoma

Ardmore, Oklahoma, in Carter county, is 66 miles N of Denton, Texas and 91 miles S of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. There are an estimated 23,711 people in the city.

Ardmore History

Ardmore began to develop after the Santa Fe Railroad was constructed in the area. The city has witnessed a number of disasters, including the worst plane crash in the history of Oklahoma in 1966. The community is named after Ardmore, Pennsylvania.

Ardmore and nearby Attractions

  • Lake Murray State Park
  • Red River Historical Museum
  • Healdton Oil Museum
  • Boggy Depot State Park
  • On the Chisholm Trail
  • Eisenhower State Park

Things To Do In Ardmore

The Mountain View Mall, the Broadlawn Shopping Center and the Ardmore Mall are the local shopping centers. The Crystalrock Cathedral, Harvest Church, Western Heights Pentecostal Church and Maranatha Freewill Baptist Church are the local houses of worship. Walker Stadium, Fraley Park and Whittington Park offer a number of facilities for recreation.

Ardmore Transportation

Ardmore Airport is nearby.

Ardmore Higher Education

Students can pursue higher education from East Central University, North Central Texas College, Texas Women’s University and Grayson County College, among others.

High Points

Ardmore strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oklahoma):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Ardmore Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Ardmore Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 10%Ardmore Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 11%Ardmore Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 15%Ardmore College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Ardmore, OK

Comparing Ardmore to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oklahoma (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens97
Female Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity810
Age of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Male Share of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Women28
Well-Paid Single Men27

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults59
Median Family Income38
People Above Poverty25
People in Middle Class or Better26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home78
Walking and Biking to Work69
Public Transportation Use59

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Affordability of Rents83
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
People Living Alone88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals59
Housing Recently Built44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime21
Low Violent Crime11

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