Atoka, OK

Atoka, Oklahoma

Atoka, Oklahoma, in Atoka county, is 86 miles N of McKinney, Texas (center to center) and 108 miles SE of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. There are an estimated 2,988 people in the city.

The People and Families of Atoka

In Atoka, about 44% of adults are married. In Atoka, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the city isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Atoka has a larger percentage of females than most places. The city has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Atoka had a median family income of $22,344.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,000) in Atoka. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Atoka Housing

Approximately 56% of housing in Atoka is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the city. Atoka is known in Oklahoma for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Atoka, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Atoka, OK

Comparing Atoka 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
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Atoka Almanac

Atoka Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Atoka Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Atoka residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Atoka, 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.

Atoka Hospitals

ATOKA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
(Government - Local)
1501 SOUTH VIRGINIA AVENUE
(580) 889-3333
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Atoka

Atoka High Schools (2004)

ATOKA HS
800 GREATHOUSE DRIVE
580-889-3361
Serves 371 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.3

TUSHKA HS
204 SOUTH PECAN AVENUE
580-889-7355
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 139 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 22.1

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