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Warr Acres, OK


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Warr Acres, Oklahoma

Introduction to Warr Acres, Oklahoma

Warr Acres, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma county, is 6 miles NW of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The city is considered part of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. Warr Acres has a population of 9,735.

Warr Acres History

Warr Acres was established by a dynamic businessman named C.B. Warr after the Second World War. It was officially incorporated in February, 1948. The city is located in Oklahoma County, which was founded in 1890.

Warr Acres and nearby Attractions

  • Cherokee Hills Park
  • Oklahoma City Museum of Art
  • Lake Hefner Golf Course

Things To Do In Warr Acres

Warr Acres is home to several parks and playgrounds, including the Cherokee Hills Park and the Kiwanis Park. The Edgewater Shopping Center, the Westgate Shopping Center, Warr Acres Shopping Center and West Park Mall are some of the local shopping destinations. The Lake Hefner Golf Course is nearby and provides excellent facilities for golf enthusiasts.

Warr Acres Transportation

Will Rogers World Airport is located nearby.

Warr Acres Higher Education

Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City, the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and Southern Nazarene University, located nearby, offer higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyWarr Acres Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 7%Warr Acres Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 7%Warr Acres Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 8%Warr Acres College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 10%Warr Acres People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 12%Warr Acres Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 13%Warr Acres Median Family Income
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Warr Acres Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 16%Warr Acres Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Warr Acres, OK

Comparing Warr Acres 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
Racial Diversity910
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Female Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women610
Senior Citizens64
Age of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men510
Male Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size44
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults610
People Above Poverty59
People in Middle Class or Better510
Median Family Income49

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home67
Public Transportation Use59
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes91
Affordability of Rents72
People Living Alone65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals59
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Housing Recently Built54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime22
Low Property Crime11

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