Boise, OK

Boise, Oklahoma

Boise, Oklahoma, in Cimarron county, is 111 miles N of Amarillo, Texas (center to center) and 192 miles SE of Colorado Springs, Colorado. There are 1,483 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Boise

In Boise, about 61% of adults are married.

There are a lot of senior citizens in Boise.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Boise had a median family income of $35,761. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Boise.

Political Inclinations

Boise folks tended to give their money ($250) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Crime and Safety

Both violent crime and property crime are low in Boise.

Boise Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Boise that were owner-occupied was 74%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the city has going for it. Compared to most cities in the state, Boise has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Boise, 92% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about Boise is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 2%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 7%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 14%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 15%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 16%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Boise, OK

Comparing Boise 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
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male 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
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

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

Crime

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

Boise Almanac

Boise Climate

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Boise Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Boise Public Libraries

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Boise Hospitals

CIMARRON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
100 SOUTH ELLIS
(580) 544-2501
Emergency Service: Yes

Boise Colleges

(List of All Oklahoma Colleges)

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