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Howe, OK


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Howe, Oklahoma

Howe, Oklahoma, in Le Flore county, is 33 miles SW of Fort Smith, Arkansas (center to center) and 112 miles SE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The town has a population of 697.

The People and Families of Howe

In Howe, about 47% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town. One thing visitors notice about the town is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Interestingly, Howe is known for having more men than similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Howe had a median family income of $28,194. An unusual characteristic of Howe is the share of people in it who work at home.

Howe Housing

About 72% of housing units in Howe are owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Howe, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Howe Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 9%Howe Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Howe, OK

Comparing Howe 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 Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity65
Well-Paid Single Men35
Senior Citizens22
Age of the Population21
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty12
Median Family Income13
College Educated Adults11
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Public Transportation Use810
Short Commute Times65

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes106
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Affordability of Rents86
Housing Recently Built87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
People Living Alone44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime78
Low Violent Crime22
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