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Picher, OK


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Picher, Oklahoma

Picher, Oklahoma, in Ottawa county, is 74 miles NW of Fayetteville, Arkansas (center to center) and 86 miles NE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city contains a population of approximately 1,640.

The People and Families of Picher

In Picher, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Picher had a median family income of $25,950.

Picher Housing

Picher has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 72% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Rents in the city tend toward the low side for Oklahoma.

Commuting

In Picher, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyPicher Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Picher Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Picher, OK

Comparing Picher 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
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Male Share of the Population78
Senior Citizens65
Age of the Population56
Female Share of the Population43
Racial Diversity32
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty22
College Educated Adults11
Median Family Income12
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home56
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes108
Affordability of Rents99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Housing Recently Built65
People Living Alone65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
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