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Shidler, OK


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Shidler, Oklahoma

Shidler, Oklahoma, in Osage county, is 57 miles NW of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Tulsa metropolitan area. Shidler contains a population of approximately 520.

The People and Families of Shidler

In Shidler, about 58% of adults are married.

Shidler boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Shidler had a median family income of $35,156. If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Shidler.

Shidler Housing

Shidler has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 83% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Shidler, 93% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the city do a lot of driving.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyShidler Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Shidler, OK

Comparing Shidler 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
Age of the Population810
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Female Share of the Population64
Male Share of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Men48
Well-Paid Single Women47
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults45
People in Middle Class or Better48
People Above Poverty36
Median Family Income36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times32
Walking and Biking to Work21
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes108
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Rents75
People Living Alone65
Housing Recently Built41
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
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