Vinita, OK

Vinita, Oklahoma

Introduction to Vinita, Oklahoma

Vinita, Oklahoma, in Craig county, is 53 miles NE of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma (center to center) and 57 miles NE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. There are an estimated 6,472 people in the city.

Vinita History

Vinita was originally an African American community and was known as Downingville. It was established in 1871 as a railroad town. It was the first city of Oklahoma with electricity. Later on, it was renamed after Vinnie Ream, the American sculptor who created the statue of Abraham Lincoln. The city is the county seat of Craig County.

Vinita and nearby Attractions

• Cherokee State Park
• Delaware County Historical Society & Mariee Wallace Museum
• Will Rogers Memorial and Birthplace

Things To Do In Vinita

The Eastern Trails Museum provides insight into the area’s history. Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees is located few miles away from the city. Shopping opportunities are available at the Carters Shopping Center and the Bull Creek Shopping Center. Some of the local celebrations include the World's Largest Calf Fry, Oktoberfest and the Summer Fest. Visitors can also play a game or two at the Cherokee Grove Golf Course, the Osage Creek Golf Club and the Patricia Island Golf Club.

Vinita Transportation

Tulsa International is the nearest major airport.

Vinita Higher Education

One can pursue higher education at Northeastern State University, Pittsburg State University or Missouri Southern State College.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 9%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Vinita, OK

Comparing Vinita 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
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Vinita Almanac

Vinita Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Vinita Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Vinita, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Vinita Public Libraries

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Vinita Hospitals

CRAIG GENERAL HOSPITAL
(Government - Local)
735 NORTH FOREMAN
(918) 256-7551
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Vinita

Vinita High Schools (2004)

VINITA HS
801 N. ADAIR ST.
918-256-6777
Serves 527 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21

WHITE OAK HS
27355 S. 4340 RD.
918-256-4484
A Title I school.
Serves 51 students.

Vinita Colleges

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