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Dewey, OK


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Dewey, Oklahoma

Dewey, Oklahoma, in Washington county, is 44 miles N of Tulsa, Oklahoma. There are 3,179 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Dewey

In Dewey, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dewey had a median family income of $35,844.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Dewey Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Dewey that were owner-occupied was 70%.

Commuting

In Dewey, 95% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyDewey Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 16%Dewey Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Dewey Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Dewey, OK

Comparing Dewey 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 Population88
Senior Citizens88
Racial Diversity87
Age of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Well-Paid Single Women48
Well-Paid Single Men37
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better47
Median Family Income37
People Above Poverty36
College Educated Adults34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work89
Public Transportation Use44
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes107
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Rents75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Housing Recently Built41
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime45
Low Violent Crime46

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