Broken Bow, OK

Broken Bow, Oklahoma

Broken Bow, Oklahoma, in McCurtain county, is 95 miles S of Fort Smith, Arkansas (center to center) and 146 miles NE of Dallas, Texas. There are an estimated 4,230 people in the city.

The People and Families of Broken Bow

In Broken Bow, about 47% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Broken Bow. The kids here are young and many. 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.

Approximately 36% of Broken Bow is non-white. In Oklahoma, the city is known for its racial diversity.

Broken Bow has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Broken Bow had a median family income of $20,676.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,000) in Broken Bow. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Broken Bow Housing

Approximately 53% of housing in Broken Bow is owner-occupied. The city is known in Oklahoma for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Broken Bow, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 9%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of Broken Bow, OK

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

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 in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Broken Bow Almanac

Broken Bow Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Broken Bow Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Wal-Mart in Broken Bow

Broken Bow High Schools (2004)

BROKEN BOW HS
1001 S. PARK DRIVE
580-584-3365
A Title I school.
Serves 643 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.5

Broken Bow Colleges

(List of All Oklahoma Colleges)

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