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Pauls Valley, OK


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Pauls Valley, Oklahoma

Introduction to Pauls Valley, Oklahoma

Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, in Garvin county, is 35 miles S of Norman, Oklahoma and 53 miles S of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. There are an estimated 6,256 people in the city.

Pauls Valley History

Pauls Valley was founded by Pioneer Smith Paul in the early 19th century. In its early years, the economy of the city largely depended upon agriculture. The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad first entered the city in 1887. The first court house of the area was built in 1895. The city is the county seat of Garvin County.

Pauls Valley and nearby Attractions

  • Valley Plaza Shopping Center
  • Longmire Lake
  • Toy and Action Figure Museum
  • Santa Fe Depot Museum
  • Chickasaw National Recreation Area

Things To Do In Pauls Valley

Pauls Valley includes a number of lakes, such as the Pauls Valley City Lake and the R.C. Longmire Lake. These lakes offer facilities for fishing, camping, boating, jet skiing and hunting. The Pauls Valley Municipal Golf Course provides facilities for local golfers. One can shop at the Burr Shopping Center and the Valley Plaza Shopping Center. Apart from these, Pauls Valley hosts the Brickfest every May.

Pauls Valley Transportation

Will Rogers World Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Pauls Valley Higher Education

The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus, Oklahoma City Community College and East Central University are the local centers of higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyPauls Valley Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 10%Pauls Valley Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Pauls Valley Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Pauls Valley Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Pauls Valley, OK

Comparing Pauls Valley 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 Citizens97
Female Share of the Population87
Racial Diversity810
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Age of the Population67
Male Share of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Women28
Well-Paid Single Men27

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size44
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults47
People Above Poverty24
Median Family Income15
People in Middle Class or Better14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home45
Walking and Biking to Work47
Public Transportation Use26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes105
Affordability of Rents95
People Living Alone89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Housing Recently Built32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime33
Low Property Crime11

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