Bixby, Oklahoma

Bixby, Oklahoma

Bixby, Oklahoma, in Tulsa county, is 9 miles SW of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma (center to center) and 15 miles SE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Part of the surrounding Tulsa metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Bixby is home to some 13,336 residents.

The People and Families of Bixby

In Bixby, about 67% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Bixby are married.

The people of the city are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bixby had a median family income of $58,104. More so than most places, the people in Bixby generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in Bixby are poor than in most places in Oklahoma. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the city.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($10,225) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Bixby. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Bixby Housing

According to the 2000 census, 76% of the housing in Bixby was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Bixby, 95% of commuters drive to work. People in the city expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 3%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 3%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 3%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 5%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 6%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 6%

Comparative Profile of Bixby, OK

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Bixby Almanac

Bixby Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Bixby Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

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

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Bixby High Schools (2004)

BIXBY HS
601 S. RIVERVIEW
918-366-2235
Serves 1,161 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 22.9

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