Arnett, OK

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Arnett, OK

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Arnett Almanac

Arnett Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Arnett Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Arnett, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Arnett High Schools (2004)

ARNETT HS
103 W. HASKELL
580-885-7285
Serves 47 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 47

Arnett Colleges

(List of All Oklahoma Colleges)

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