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Heavener, OK


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Heavener, Oklahoma

Heavener, Oklahoma, in Le Flore county, is 36 miles S of Fort Smith, Arkansas (center to center) and 117 miles SE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city contains a population of approximately 3,201.

The People and Families of Heavener

In Heavener, about 49% of adults are married. Heavener has a large-family feeling.

Unlike most cities, the city has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Heavener had a median family income of $28,654.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Heavener favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $200. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Heavener Housing

Heavener has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 66% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Heavener, 95% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyHeavener Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Heavener Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 16%Heavener Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Heavener, OK

Comparing Heavener 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
Male Share of the Population910
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Racial Diversity88
Senior Citizens55
Female Share of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men23
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults34
Median Family Income13
People Above Poverty12
People in Middle Class or Better12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home79
Walking and Biking to Work66

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Affordability of Rents86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Housing Recently Built53
People Living Alone43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime67
Low Violent Crime34

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