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Forgan, OK


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Forgan, Oklahoma

Forgan, Oklahoma, in Beaver county, is 137 miles NE of Amarillo, Texas (center to center) and 184 miles W of Wichita, Kansas. There are 532 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Forgan

In Forgan, about 64% of adults are married. The faces of Forgan are those of its large families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Forgan had a median family income of $29,167.

Political Inclinations

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

Forgan Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Forgan that were owner-occupied was 85%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the town has going for it. Compared to most towns in the state, Forgan has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Forgan, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyForgan Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyForgan Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Forgan, OK

Comparing Forgan 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 Old76
Racial Diversity77
Male Share of the Population78
Female Share of the Population43
Senior Citizens32
Age of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults45
People Above Poverty35
People in Middle Class or Better24
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times76
Walking and Biking to Work66
Public Transportation Use56
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Housing Recently Built66
People Living Alone43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
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