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Waurika, OK


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Waurika, Oklahoma

Waurika, Oklahoma, in Jefferson county, is 33 miles NE of Wichita Falls, Texas (center to center) and 94 miles S of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. There are 1,988 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Waurika

In Waurika, about 52% of adults are married.

Approximately 15% of Waurika is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of the city.

Males are more numerous in Waurika than in most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Waurika had a median family income of $31,594. Waurika is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty.

Political Inclinations

Waurika folks tended to give their money ($400) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Waurika Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Waurika that were owner-occupied was 70%. Compared to most cities in the state, the city has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Waurika, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyWaurika Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Waurika Racial Diversity
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 18%Waurika Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Waurika, OK

Comparing Waurika 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity99
Senior Citizens89
Age of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men37
Children Under 5 Years Old21
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty59
College Educated Adults45
Median Family Income25
People in Middle Class or Better24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home79
Walking and Biking to Work77
Public Transportation Use66
Short Commute Times33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
People Living Alone88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Rents86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Housing Recently Built42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime56
Low Violent Crime11
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