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Jenks, Oklahoma

Introduction to Jenks, Oklahoma

Jenks, Oklahoma, in Tulsa county, is 9 miles S of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city is considered part of the Tulsa metropolitan area. Jenks has a population of 9,557.

Jenks History

The community of Jenks was originally settled in by the Midland Valley Railroad in 1904. The town was named honoring Elmer E. Jenks, the director of the Midland Valley Railroad. With the discovery of petroleum in the area in 1905, the town experienced rapid industrial and economical growth. However, with the decline of oil production, agriculture became the major contributor to the town’s economy.

Jenks and nearby Attractions

  • Oklahoma Aquarium
  • Civic Park
  • Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art
  • Big Splash Water Park
  • South Lakes Golf Course

Things To Do In Jenks

Jenks offers a wide variety of opportunities for recreation. The area has numerous parks, including Civic Park and the Tulsa Municipal Rose Garden. The South Lakes Golf Course provides excellent facilities for golfers, while the Big Splash Water Park offers recreational facilities to visitors of all ages.

Jenks Transportation

Air transportation facilities are available at Tulsa International Airport.

Jenks Higher Education

Facilities for higher education are available from Oral Roberts University, Tulsa Community College, the University of Tulsa and Oklahoma State University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyJenks Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyJenks Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyJenks Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyJenks Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyJenks College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyJenks People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)		Top 15%Jenks Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Jenks, OK

Comparing Jenks 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 Population89
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Well-Paid Single Men610
Well-Paid Single Women610
Racial Diversity57
Age of the Population44
Female Share of the Population33
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size810

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty810
College Educated Adults810
Median Family Income810
People in Middle Class or Better710

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home56
Walking and Biking to Work58
Public Transportation Use27

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Property Taxes61
Affordability of Rents51
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
People Living Alone21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime89
Low Property Crime87

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