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Grandfield, OK


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Grandfield, Oklahoma

Grandfield, Oklahoma, in Tillman county, is 24 miles NW of Wichita Falls, Texas (center to center) and 108 miles SW of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. About 1,110 people people live in Grandfield.

The People and Families of Grandfield

In Grandfield, about 56% of adults are married.

Approximately 28% of Grandfield is non-white. In Grandfield you'll find a lively diversity of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Grandfield had a median family income of $27,222.

Grandfield Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Grandfield, about 75% are lived in by their owners, not renters. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the city is one place with an advantage over most places in Oklahoma.

Commuting

In Grandfield, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyGrandfield Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyGrandfield Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Grandfield Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 17%Grandfield Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Grandfield, OK

Comparing Grandfield 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
Racial Diversity1010
Senior Citizens88
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Female Share of the Population65
Age of the Population67
Male Share of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Men23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
People Above Poverty12
People in Middle Class or Better12
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use89
Short Commute Times43
Working at Home22
Walking and Biking to Work21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Affordability of Rents109
People Living Alone78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Housing Recently Built53
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