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Beggs, Oklahoma


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Beggs, Oklahoma

Beggs, Oklahoma, in Okmulgee county, is 26 miles SW of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma (center to center) and 28 miles S of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city has a population of 1,364.

The People and Families of Beggs

In Beggs, about 52% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Beggs is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Approximately 40% of Beggs is non-white. The city boasts a diverse population for Oklahoma, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Beggs had a median family income of $31,250.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Beggs ($500). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Beggs Housing

About 65% of housing units in Beggs are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Beggs, 93% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the city. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyBeggs Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Beggs Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Beggs Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Beggs, OK

Comparing Beggs 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
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Racial Diversity99
Female Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens43
Male Share of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Women47
Age of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Men36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size67
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty35
College Educated Adults33
Median Family Income24
People in Middle Class or Better24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work33
Working at Home33
Public Transportation Use22
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes108
Affordability of Rents98
People Living Alone89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Housing Recently Built77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime34
Low Violent Crime22
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