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Chickasha, OK


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Chickasha, Oklahoma

Introduction to Chickasha, Oklahoma

Chickasha, Oklahoma, in Grady County, is 30 miles W of Norman, Oklahoma and 37 miles SW of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The city has a population of 15,850.

Chickasha History

Chickasha is the county seat of Grady County. The area has a strong Native American connection. The community got its name from the Choctaw word for Chickasaw, which is ‘Chikashsha.’ The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is located in the area.

Chickasha and nearby Attractions

  • Oklahoma Historical Society
  • Fort Cobb State Park
  • International Gymnastics Hall of Fame
  • Timberlake Rose Rock Museum
  • State Capital State Park
  • National Cowboy Hall of Fame

Things To Do In Chickasha

Southland Shopping Center and Grandview Shopping Center are the important shopping centers in the area. Local churches include Maramatha Baptist Church, Grand Assembly of God Church and New Life Christian Church. One can also plan a trip to the Southern Plains Indian Museum, the McClain County Museum and 45th Infantry Division Museum.

Chickasha Transportation

Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport is the nearest major airport.

Chickasha Higher Education

The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is the local institution of higher education. Rose State College, Oklahoma City University and Oklahoma City Community College are nearby as well.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyChickasha Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 11%Chickasha Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 12%Chickasha Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Chickasha Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 19%Chickasha Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Chickasha, OK

Comparing Chickasha 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
Female Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens86
Racial Diversity79
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Age of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Women39
Male Share of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults59
People Above Poverty25
People in Middle Class or Better26
Median Family Income26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home34
Public Transportation Use28

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Affordability of Rents95
People Living Alone88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Housing Recently Built43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime11
Low Violent Crime11

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