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Guthrie, OK


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Guthrie, Oklahoma

Introduction to Guthrie, Oklahoma

Guthrie, Oklahoma, in Logan county, is 15 miles N of Edmond, Oklahoma and 28 miles N of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The city is considered part of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. Guthrie has a population of 9,925.

Guthrie History

Guthrie was permanently settled on April 22, 1889. The first brick block building in the area was built by Hobart Johnstone Whitley, the Father of Hollywood. The first post office of the area was established on April 4, 1889. The city became the first capital of Oklahoma in 1907, a title it held until June 11, 1910. The city was named after John Guthrie, a Kansas judge.

Guthrie and nearby Attractions

  • Oklahoma Territorial Museum
  • Noble Park
  • State Capital Publishing Museum
  • National Lighter Museum
  • Frontier City Theme Park
  • State Capital State Park

Things To Do In Guthrie

Guthrie offers easy access to several museums, including the Edmond Historical Society Museum, the State Capital Publishing Museum, the National Four-String Banjo Hall of Fame Museum and the Oklahoma Frontier Drugstore Museum. Highland Park and Noble Park provide amenities for several different types of recreational opportunities. Local celebrations include the Apples & Quilts Festival, the International Bluegrass Festival and the Jazz Banjo Festival.

Guthrie Transportation

Stillwater Regional Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Guthrie Higher Education

The University of Central Oklahoma, Southern Nazarene University and Langston University provide higher education in the area.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 7%Guthrie Well-Paid Single Women
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Guthrie Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 8%Guthrie Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Guthrie Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Guthrie, OK

Comparing Guthrie 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 Population99
Racial Diversity810
Senior Citizens87
Age of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Well-Paid Single Women410
Well-Paid Single Men38
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults37
Median Family Income38
People Above Poverty36
People in Middle Class or Better27

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Walking and Biking to Work58
Short Commute Times43
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Affordability of Rents93
People Living Alone88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals59
Housing Recently Built31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime43
Low Violent Crime23

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