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Kingfisher, Oklahoma, in Kingfisher county, is 29 miles NW of Edmond, Oklahoma (center to center) and 35 miles NW of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The city contains a population of approximately 4,380.
In Kingfisher, about 59% of adults are married.
In 2000, Kingfisher had a median family income of $47,037. The typical family in Kingfisher is better off than most in Oklahoma. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Kingfisher. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better).
Political donors in Kingfisher favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $250. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.
Kingfisher has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 73% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.
In Kingfisher, 96% of commuters drive to work.
Kingfisher strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oklahoma):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 6% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Kingfisher to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oklahoma (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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