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Medford, OK


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Medford, Oklahoma

Medford, Oklahoma, in Grant county, is 65 miles S of Wichita, Kansas. As of the year 2000 census, 1,172 people lived in Medford.

The People and Families of Medford

In Medford, about 58% of adults are married.

If you spend a lot of time in Medford, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Medford had a median family income of $38,571.

Medford Housing

An estimated 79% of living spaces in Medford are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Medford, 92% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in the city. You might spend less time in the car if you live in Medford; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Medford Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Medford Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Medford, OK

Comparing Medford 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
Senior Citizens910
Age of the Population810
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Men58
Racial Diversity42
Well-Paid Single Women47
Children Under 5 Years Old31

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults67
Median Family Income58
People Above Poverty48
People in Middle Class or Better37

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home810
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes105
People Living Alone89
Affordability of Rents74
Housing Recently Built53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
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