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Ringling, OK


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Ringling, Oklahoma

Ringling, Oklahoma, in Jefferson county, is 54 miles SE of Lawton, Oklahoma (center to center) and 89 miles S of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The town has a population of 1,135.

The People and Families of Ringling

In Ringling, about 55% of adults are married. Lots of people in Ringling live independently, in one-person housing.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ringling had a median family income of $29,219.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Ringling residents, with $450. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Ringling isn't plagued by crime -- far from it. Crime is lower there than most places.

Ringling Housing

In Ringling, 69% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. And yes, you can rent a place in the town without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i Ringling.

Commuting

In Ringling, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyRingling Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyRingling Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 10%Ringling Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 18%Ringling Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Ringling, OK

Comparing Ringling 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 Citizens99
Female Share of the Population89
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Age of the Population67
Racial Diversity53
Male Share of the Population32
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults22
People Above Poverty23
Median Family Income23
People in Middle Class or Better13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use34
Working at Home33
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes109
People Living Alone910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Housing Recently Built42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime810
Low Property Crime79
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