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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.
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.
In 2000, Waurika had a median family income of $31,594. Waurika is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty.
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.
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.
In Waurika, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Waurika to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oklahoma (State):
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