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Fort Gibson, OK


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Fort Gibson, Oklahoma

Fort Gibson, Oklahoma is 35 miles SE of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma (center to center) and 48 miles SE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. It is in Muskogee county. The population of the town is 4,054.

The People and Families of Fort Gibson

In Fort Gibson, about 61% of adults are married. The size of households in Fort Gibson is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fort Gibson had a median family income of $36,944.

Political Inclinations

Among Fort Gibson political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $2,000. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Fort Gibson Housing

Of the housing in Fort Gibson, approximately 68% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the town. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Fort Gibson than most places in Oklahoma.

Commuting

In Fort Gibson, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 14%Fort Gibson Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Fort Gibson, OK

Comparing Fort Gibson 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 Old99
Racial Diversity87
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Women36
Senior Citizens32
Well-Paid Single Men35
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults67
Median Family Income47
People in Middle Class or Better48
People Above Poverty36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times76
Walking and Biking to Work66
Public Transportation Use55
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes82
Affordability of Rents75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
People Living Alone32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime89
Low Violent Crime45
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