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Hollis, OK


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Hollis, Oklahoma

Hollis, Oklahoma, in Harmon county, is 86 miles W of Lawton, Oklahoma (center to center) and 145 miles W of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. There are 2,264 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Hollis

In Hollis, about 53% of adults are married.

Approximately 33% of Hollis is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of Hollis.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hollis had a median family income of $23,103.

Political Inclinations

Hollis folks tended to give their money ($250) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Hollis Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Hollis that were owner-occupied was 75%. A nice place to visit? It seems so, since a larger share of the housing than in most places is for vacations and seasonal use. Cheap apartment rents is one thing Hollis has going for it.

Commuting

In Hollis, 93% of commuters drive to work. It you are in the city, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here. One of the nice things about Hollis is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyHollis Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyHollis Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyHollis Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyHollis Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 10%Hollis Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Hollis, OK

Comparing Hollis 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 Citizens89
Female Share of the Population76
Age of the Population68
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Male Share of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults12
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home33
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes108
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
People Living Alone66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
Housing Recently Built41

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime710
Low Property Crime34
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