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Elk City, OK


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Elk City, Oklahoma

Elk City, Oklahoma, in Beckham county, is 79 miles NW of Lawton, Oklahoma (center to center) and 106 miles W of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. There are 10,510 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Elk City

In Elk City, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Elk City had a median family income of $35,383. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Elk City.

Political Inclinations

Elk City folks tended to give their money ($10,100) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Elk City Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Elk City that were owner-occupied was 66%.

Commuting

In Elk City, 94% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Elk City Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Elk City Affordability of Rents
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 13%Elk City College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Elk City Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 17%Elk City Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Elk City, OK

Comparing Elk City 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
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Senior Citizens75
Racial Diversity69
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Age of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men27
Well-Paid Single Women26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults59
People in Middle Class or Better26
People Above Poverty25
Median Family Income27

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work69
Working at Home56
Public Transportation Use38

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Affordability of Rents106
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Housing Recently Built78
People Living Alone65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals37

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime76
Low Violent Crime78

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