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Pryor Creek, OK


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Pryor Creek, Oklahoma

Introduction to Pryor Creek, Oklahoma

Pryor Creek has a population of 8,659.

Pryor Creek History

Pryor Creek was originally known as Coo-Y-Yah. The city is also referred to as Pryor. Nearly every building in the city was destroyed by an F4 tornado on April 27, 1942. It is the county seat of Mayes County, which was established on November 16, 1907.

Pryor Creek and nearby Attractions

  • Whitaker Park
  • J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum
  • Spavinaw State Park
  • Will Rogers Memorial and Birthplace
  • Cherokee State Park

Things To Do In Pryor Creek

One can visit the Whitaker Park and Westside Park while staying in Pryor Creek. The city is also home to many churches, including the Westside Freewill Baptist Church, the Pryor Missionary Baptist Church, the Pryor First Assembly of God and Saint Johns Lutheran Church. The Snowdale State Park, the Disney/Little Blue State Park, Spavinaw State Park and Cherokee State Park are all nearby as well.

Pryor Creek Transportation

Tulsa International Airport is the nearest major air transportation facility.

Pryor Creek Higher Education

Northeastern State University, the University of Tulsa and Tulsa Community College provide facilities for higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Pryor Creek Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 19%Pryor Creek Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Pryor Creek, OK

Comparing Pryor Creek 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 Citizens98
Female Share of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Age of the Population55
Male Share of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Men38
Racial Diversity35
Well-Paid Single Women39

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults48
People Above Poverty48
People in Middle Class or Better37
Median Family Income38

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work69
Working at Home67
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Affordability of Rents83
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
People Living Alone77
Housing Recently Built55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48
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