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Beaver, OK


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Beaver, Oklahoma

Beaver, Oklahoma, in Beaver county, is 132 miles NE of Amarillo, Texas (center to center) and 185 miles W of Wichita, Kansas. As of the year 2000 census, 1,570 people lived in Beaver.

The People and Families of Beaver

In Beaver, about 63% of adults are married. Beaver is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in city is married (though of course they're not).

If you spend a lot of time in the city, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Beaver had a median family income of $44,107. Many people in Beaver make a good living. The bulk of the population of the city is doing well, with money to spend. Beaver doesn't have a large share of its people below the poverty line. Significantly, more adults in the city have earned college degrees than have people in most other cities in Oklahoma.

Political Inclinations

Beaver residents donated more money ($250) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Crime and Safety

A low crime rate is one of the plusses in Beaver.

Beaver Housing

An estimated 78% of living spaces in Beaver are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Beaver, 96% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyBeaver Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyBeaver Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 6%Beaver Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 10%Beaver Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 13%Beaver College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 13%Beaver Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 13%Beaver Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 15%Beaver People in Middle Class or Better
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Beaver Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Beaver, OK

Comparing Beaver 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 Citizens99
Racial Diversity77
Well-Paid Single Men710
Age of the Population79
Male Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Women69
Female Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old42

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults89
Median Family Income710
People Above Poverty69
People in Middle Class or Better59

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work66
Public Transportation Use55
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes93
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Rents86
People Living Alone54
Housing Recently Built53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime78
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