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Jones, Oklahoma

Jones, Oklahoma is 10 miles NE of Midwest City, Oklahoma (center to center) and 14 miles NE of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It is in Oklahoma county. The town is part of the Oklahoma City metro area. The population of Jones is 2,517.

The People and Families of Jones

In Jones, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jones had a median family income of $41,495. Jones is one of the richer towns in Oklahoma. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the town.

Political Inclinations

Among Jones political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,200. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Crime and Safety

Crime is quite low in Jones.

Jones Housing

Of the housing in Jones, approximately 78% is occupied by their owners. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the town than most places in Oklahoma.

Commuting

In Jones, 96% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in Jones than most towns its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyJones Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 6%Jones Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 12%Jones Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 14%Jones Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 14%Jones Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 16%Jones People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Jones, OK

Comparing Jones 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 Diversity88
Male Share of the Population89
Age of the Population68
Well-Paid Single Men69
Well-Paid Single Women59
Senior Citizens44
Children Under 5 Years Old42
Female Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults67
Median Family Income69
People in Middle Class or Better59
People Above Poverty48

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home45
Short Commute Times32
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes92
Housing Recently Built88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Affordability of Rents52
People Living Alone43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

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