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Arnett, OK


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Arnett, Oklahoma

Arnett, Oklahoma, in Ellis county, is 131 miles NW of Lawton, Oklahoma (center to center) and 134 miles W of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The town is home to some 520 residents.

The People and Families of Arnett

In Arnett, about 60% of adults are married. People in Arnett have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.

You'll see many senior citizens in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Arnett had a median family income of $29,861. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Arnett. Home-based work is more common in the town than in most places.

Arnett Housing

According to the 2000 census, 84% of the housing in Arnett was owner-occupied. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the town. In Arnett you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Arnett, 86% of commuters drive to work. People in the town expect to drive a lot. The town does not have a lot of public transportation. The relatively short commuting times in Arnett let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyArnett Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Arnett Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 8%Arnett Well-Paid Single Men
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Arnett Affordability of Rents
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 15%Arnett College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 18%Arnett Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Arnett, OK

Comparing Arnett 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
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens910
Male Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men710
Well-Paid Single Women59
Racial Diversity43
Female Share of the Population42
Children Under 5 Years Old31

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults89
People in Middle Class or Better36
People Above Poverty35
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Housing Recently Built53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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