Nichols Hills, OK

Nichols Hills, Oklahoma

Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma county, is 6 miles N of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The people of the city are in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. Nichols Hills has a population of 4,056.

The People and Families of Nichols Hills

In Nichols Hills, about 68% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Nichols Hills had a median family income of $125,748. Nichols Hills is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. Nichols Hills isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The city benefits from its educated workforce. Home offices are common in Nichols Hills. The city, compared to most cities like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Nichols Hills residents, with $35,025. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Nichols Hills isn't plagued by crime -- far from it. Crime is lower there than most places.

Nichols Hills Housing

In Nichols Hills, 89% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The city has higher property taxes than most places in Oklahoma, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Nichols Hills, 94% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around Nichols Hills is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 3%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 6%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Nichols Hills, OK

Comparing Nichols Hills 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
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

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
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Nichols Hills Almanac

Nichols Hills Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Nichols Hills Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

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

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Nichols Hills, 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.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Nichols Hills Colleges

(List of All Oklahoma Colleges)

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