Olustee, OK

Olustee, Oklahoma

Olustee, Oklahoma, in Jackson county, is 58 miles W of Lawton, Oklahoma (center to center) and 125 miles SW of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. There are 680 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Olustee

In Olustee, about 62% of adults are married. The faces of Olustee are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate the town.

Approximately 30% of Olustee is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of Olustee.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Olustee had a median family income of $28,375. Lots of residents of Olustee prove that it's possible to work from home regularly.

Political Inclinations

Olustee folks tended to give their money ($401) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Olustee Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Olustee that were owner-occupied was 72%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the town has going for it. Compared to most towns in the state, Olustee has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Olustee, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Olustee, OK

Comparing Olustee 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
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Olustee Almanac

Olustee Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Olustee Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Olustee High Schools (2004)

OLUSTEE HS
606 E. 6TH STREET
580-648-2243
A Title I school.
Serves 57 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 22.8

Olustee Colleges

(List of All Oklahoma Colleges)

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