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Waukomis, OK


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Waukomis, Oklahoma

Waukomis, Oklahoma, in Garfield county, is 49 miles NW of Edmond, Oklahoma (center to center) and 60 miles N of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The town is included in the Enid metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 1,261 people lived in Waukomis.

The People and Families of Waukomis

In Waukomis, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Waukomis had a median family income of $40,208. Many people in Waukomis make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from Waukomis.

Waukomis Housing

An estimated 79% of living spaces in Waukomis are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Waukomis, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyWaukomis Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 10%Waukomis Well-Paid Single Women
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Waukomis Affordability of Property Taxes
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 17%Waukomis Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 19%Waukomis Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Waukomis, OK

Comparing Waukomis 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
Well-Paid Single Women610
Female Share of the Population64
Male Share of the Population57
Racial Diversity54
Well-Paid Single Men59
Children Under 5 Years Old42
Age of the Population45
Senior Citizens32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults56
Median Family Income59
People Above Poverty47
People in Middle Class or Better47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times77
Walking and Biking to Work55
Public Transportation Use45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes93
Housing Recently Built77
People Living Alone65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Affordability of Rents52
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime910
Low Property Crime67
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