Red Oak, OK

Red Oak, Oklahoma

Red Oak, Oklahoma, in Latimer county, is 48 miles SW of Fort Smith, Arkansas (center to center) and 97 miles SE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. About 581 people people live in Red Oak.

The People and Families of Red Oak

In Red Oak, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Red Oak had a median family income of $25,625.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Red Oak.

Red Oak Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Red Oak, about 74% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Red Oak, 97% of commuters drive to work. The town is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great town for public transportation.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Red Oak, OK

Comparing Red Oak to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oklahoma (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Red Oak Almanac

Red Oak Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Red Oak Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Red Oak High Schools (2004)

RED OAK HS
404 N. MAIN & ASH
918-754-2283
Serves 79 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 9.9

Red Oak Colleges

(List of All Oklahoma Colleges)

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