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Spavinaw, OK


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Spavinaw, Oklahoma

Spavinaw, Oklahoma, in Mayes county, is 47 miles NE of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma (center to center) and 55 miles E of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The town contains a population of approximately 563.

The People and Families of Spavinaw

In Spavinaw, about 49% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Spavinaw. Unmarried people abound in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Spavinaw had a median family income of $22,188.

Spavinaw Housing

Spavinaw has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 73% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Spavinaw, 90% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of Spavinaw do a lot of driving.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Spavinaw Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Spavinaw Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Spavinaw, OK

Comparing Spavinaw 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 Old99
Male Share of the Population78
Senior Citizens55
Female Share of the Population43
Age of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men12
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty12
People in Middle Class or Better11
College Educated Adults11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times43
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use23
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Affordability of Rents98
People Living Alone66
Housing Recently Built42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
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