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Kingfisher, OK


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Kingfisher, Oklahoma

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.

The People and Families of Kingfisher

In Kingfisher, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

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 Inclinations

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 Housing

Kingfisher has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 73% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Kingfisher, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 6%Kingfisher Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 7%Kingfisher Median Family Income
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)		Top 7%Kingfisher Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 8%Kingfisher Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 13%Kingfisher People in Middle Class or Better
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Kingfisher Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 16%Kingfisher Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 18%Kingfisher College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Kingfisher, OK

Comparing Kingfisher 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
Senior Citizens88
Female Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women710
Well-Paid Single Men710
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Age of the Population68
Male Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults89
Median Family Income810
People in Middle Class or Better59
People Above Poverty59

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times87
Walking and Biking to Work66
Working at Home57
Public Transportation Use56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes93
Affordability of Rents75
People Living Alone66
Housing Recently Built65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime810
Low Property Crime56
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