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Durant, Oklahoma

Introduction to Durant, Oklahoma

Durant, Oklahoma, in Bryan county, is 56 miles N of McKinney, Texas and 86 miles N of Dallas, Texas. The city has a population of 13,549.

Durant History

Durant was founded by Dixon Durant. The Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad first entered the area in the early 1870s. The city was originally named Durant Station, but it was shortened to Durant in 1882.

Durant and nearby Attractions

  • Briarwood Shopping Center
  • Fort Washita Historic Site
  • Three Valley Museum
  • Indian Territory Art Gallery
  • Forest Park Skateboard Park
  • Red River Railroad Museum

Things To Do In Durant

Durant has a number of parks and playgrounds, including the Durant Park, the Carl Albert Memorial Park and the Durant Multi-Sports Complex. Lake Texoma has scenic campsites and is a popular local recreational spot as well. The Durant Golf and Country Club, the Chickasaw Pointe Golf Course and the Silverado Golf Course provide facilities for golfers.

Durant Transportation

Dallas/Fort Worth International is the nearest major airport.

Durant Higher Education

Southeastern Oklahoma State University and Kiamichi Technology Center-Durant are the local institutions of higher education. Others in the neighborhood include Grayson County College, Collin County Community College-Central Park and East Central University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyDurant Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Durant Affordability of Rents
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 8%Durant College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Durant Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Durant, OK

Comparing Durant 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
Senior Citizens75
Female Share of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Racial Diversity46
Male Share of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Women28
Well-Paid Single Men27
Age of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size32
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults610
People Above Poverty23
People in Middle Class or Better24
Median Family Income25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work68
Working at Home34
Public Transportation Use27

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes104
Affordability of Rents106
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
People Living Alone89
Housing Recently Built77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime33
Low Property Crime11

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