Mangum, OK

Mangum, Oklahoma

Mangum, Oklahoma, in Greer county, is 65 miles W of Lawton, Oklahoma (center to center) and 119 miles W of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The city has a population of 2,924.

The People and Families of Mangum

In Mangum, about 52% of adults are married. Mangum offers a lot of one-person housing.

Approximately 16% of Mangum is non-white. No single racial group represents Mangum, a city where diversity is valued.

You'll feel comfortable in the city if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mangum had a median family income of $30,547.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Mangum Housing

Owners occupy 72% of the housing units in Mangum. One of the strengths of the city is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Mangum?

Commuting

In Mangum, 95% of commuters drive to work. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Mangum, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Mangum, OK

Comparing Mangum to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oklahoma (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Mangum Almanac

Mangum Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Mangum Public Libraries

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Mangum Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Mangum residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Mangum, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Mangum Hospitals

MANGUM CITY HOSPITAL
(Proprietary)
ONE WICKERSHAM DRIVE
(580) 782-3353
Emergency Service: Yes

Mangum High Schools (2004)

MANGUM HS
301 NORTH OKLAHOMA
580-782-3343
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 147 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.4

Mangum Colleges

(List of All Oklahoma Colleges)

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