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Erick, OK


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Erick, Oklahoma

Erick, Oklahoma, in Beckham county, is 93 miles NW of Lawton, Oklahoma (center to center) and 133 miles W of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. About 1,023 people people live in Erick.

The People and Families of Erick

In Erick, about 57% of adults are married.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in Erick. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the city nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Erick had a median family income of $28,977.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($1,000) in Erick than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Erick Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Erick, about 79% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the city were built is earlier than in most places. If you're looking for affordable rentals, Erick is one place with an advantage over most places in Oklahoma.

Commuting

In Erick, 94% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people like to walk or ride bicycles.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyErick Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyErick Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 10%Erick Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Erick, OK

Comparing Erick 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 Population910
Senior Citizens910
Age of the Population810
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Racial Diversity54
Male Share of the Population21
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults33
People in Middle Class or Better13
People Above Poverty12
Median Family Income13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times77
Public Transportation Use22
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes108
Affordability of Rents1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
People Living Alone89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Housing Recently Built21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime68
Low Violent Crime34
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