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Harrah, OK


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Harrah, Oklahoma

Harrah, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma county, is 13 miles E of Midwest City, Oklahoma (center to center) and 19 miles E of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The city is located in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. Harrah has a population of 4,719.

The People and Families of Harrah

In Harrah, about 63% of adults are married. Lots of Harrah people are married off.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Harrah had a median family income of $47,712. People in Harrah generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Harrah than most places.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Harrah gave more campaign money ($500) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Harrah Housing

Owners occupy 75% of the housing units in Harrah. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Harrah, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyHarrah Low Violent Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyHarrah People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 6%Harrah Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 7%Harrah Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 8%Harrah Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 19%Harrah Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Harrah, OK

Comparing Harrah 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 Population77
Well-Paid Single Women610
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Racial Diversity65
Well-Paid Single Men59
Senior Citizens44
Age of the Population46
Male Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better810
People Above Poverty810
Median Family Income810
College Educated Adults78

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work77
Public Transportation Use68
Working at Home57
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Property Taxes71
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Affordability of Rents52
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
People Living Alone32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime910
Low Property Crime56

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