Wagoner, OK

Wagoner, Oklahoma

Introduction to Wagoner, Oklahoma

Wagoner, Oklahoma is 24 miles E of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and 37 miles E of Tulsa, Oklahoma. It is in Wagoner County. The city is part of the Tulsa metro area. The population of Wagoner is 7,669.

Wagoner History

Wagoner was originally inhabited by the Osage Indians. During the Civil War, both the Confederate and Union soldiers stationed throughout the area. The first railroad entered the area in 1871. The city adopted its present name in 1883, in honor of Henry Samuel “Bigfoot” Wagoner, the train dispatcher. On June 5, 1887, Sallie H. and William H. McAnnally became the first people to permanently settle in the area. The first post office of the area was established on February 25, 1888 and William W. Teague became the first postmaster. Wagoner was incorporated in 1896. It became the county seat of Wagoner County in January, 1907.

Wagoner and nearby Attractions

• Westwood Shopping Center
• Wagoner City Historical Museum
• Sequoyah Bay State Park
• Oklahoma Historic Fashions Museum
• River Country Family Water Park
• Fort Gibson

Things To Do In Wagoner

The Wagoner City Historical Museum provides insight into the history of this area. One can pay a visit to the Sequoyah State Park while in Wagoner. The River Country Family Water Park features an interactive water playground and is popular among local children. The Five Civilized Tribes Museum, Three Rivers Museum and Ataloa Lodge Museum are also popular tourist destinations. Apart from these, the city hosts the Summerfest every May.

Wagoner Transportation

Flights are available from Tulsa International Airport.

Wagoner Higher Education

Northeastern State University, Oral Roberts University and Tulsa Community College provide facilities for higher education.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 5%

Comparative Profile of Wagoner, OK

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Wagoner Almanac

Wagoner Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Wagoner Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Wagoner Public Libraries

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Wagoner Hospitals

WAGONER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
1200 WEST CHEROKEE STREET
(918) 485-5514
Emergency Service: Yes

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Wagoner High Schools (2004)

WAGONER HS
300 BULLDOG CIRCLE
918-485-5553
A Title I school.
Serves 625 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Wagoner Colleges

(List of All Oklahoma Colleges)

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