Vinita, OK

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.

The People and Families of Vinita

In Vinita, about 42% of adults are married. In Vinita, lots of people live on their own.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the city than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Vinita had a median family income of $33,461.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Vinita Housing

Approximately 66% of housing in Vinita is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Vinita, 94% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

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 Public Libraries

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Vinita Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Vinita residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

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 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

(List of All Oklahoma Colleges)

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