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Piedmont, OK


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Piedmont, Oklahoma

Piedmont, Oklahoma, in Canadian county, is 15 miles W of Edmond, Oklahoma (center to center) and 17 miles NW of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The city is located in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. Piedmont has a population of 3,650.

The People and Families of Piedmont

In Piedmont, about 77% of adults are married. Lots of Piedmont people are married off. Large households are normal in the city.

You'll notice more men than women in Piedmont compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Piedmont had a median family income of $57,121. People in Piedmont generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Piedmont than most places. The city enjoys an educated population.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Piedmont gave more campaign money ($1,000) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Piedmont is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.

Piedmont Housing

Owners occupy 90% of the housing units in Piedmont. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Piedmont, 96% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in the city tends to be by car.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyPiedmont Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyPiedmont Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyPiedmont College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyPiedmont People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 13%Piedmont Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 15%Piedmont Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Piedmont, OK

Comparing Piedmont 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
Male Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Racial Diversity64
Age of the Population34
Female Share of the Population32
Well-Paid Single Men23
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty910
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income910
People in Middle Class or Better810

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home810
Walking and Biking to Work33
Short Commute Times32
Public Transportation Use23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes51
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Affordability of Rents21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime89
Low Violent Crime79

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