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Purcell, OK


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Purcell, Oklahoma

Purcell, Oklahoma, in McClain county, is 15 miles S of Norman, Oklahoma (center to center) and 32 miles S of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The city is located in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. Purcell has a population of 5,571.

The People and Families of Purcell

In Purcell, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Purcell had a median family income of $36,128.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Purcell gave more campaign money ($500) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Purcell Housing

Owners occupy 68% of the housing units in Purcell. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Purcell, 95% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in Purcell tends to be by car.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Purcell Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 15%Purcell Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Purcell, OK

Comparing Purcell 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 Old76
Racial Diversity79
Senior Citizens65
Male Share of the Population68
Female Share of the Population54
Age of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men38
Well-Paid Single Women28

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults48
People Above Poverty38
People in Middle Class or Better37
Median Family Income27

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home79
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes102
Affordability of Rents83
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Housing Recently Built55
People Living Alone53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime56
Low Property Crime32

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