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Wetumka, OK


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Wetumka, Oklahoma

Wetumka, Oklahoma, in Hughes county, is 61 miles SW of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma (center to center) and 64 miles S of Tulsa, Oklahoma. About 1,451 people people live in Wetumka.

The People and Families of Wetumka

In Wetumka, about 42% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Wetumka, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wetumka had a median family income of $21,645.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Wetumka.

Wetumka Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Wetumka, about 65% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in the city. If you're looking for affordable rentals, Wetumka is one place with an advantage over most places in Oklahoma. The city isn't one of those high-end cities with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Wetumka, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyWetumka Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyWetumka Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 11%Wetumka Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Wetumka, OK

Comparing Wetumka 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
Female Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity88
Senior Citizens78
Age of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Male Share of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size32
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults22
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use89
Walking and Biking to Work55
Short Commute Times32
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Housing Recently Built54

Crime

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