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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):

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Comparative Profile of Wagoner, OK

Comparing Wagoner 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
Female Share of the Population87
Senior Citizens64
Racial Diversity69
Age of the Population43
Male Share of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Women27
Well-Paid Single Men26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size68
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty37
College Educated Adults26
People in Middle Class or Better26
Median Family Income27

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home79
Walking and Biking to Work68
Short Commute Times54
Public Transportation Use28

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes104
Affordability of Rents93
Housing Recently Built77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
People Living Alone54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime43
Low Violent Crime34

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