Wilburton, OK

Wilburton, Oklahoma

Wilburton, Oklahoma, in Latimer county, is 60 miles SW of Fort Smith, Arkansas (center to center) and 93 miles SE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city has a population of 2,972.

The People and Families of Wilburton

In Wilburton, about 43% of adults are married.

There is an unusually large share of women in Wilburton.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wilburton had a median family income of $25,543.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Wilburton ($100). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Wilburton Housing

About 63% of housing units in Wilburton are owner-occupied. Homeowners in the city benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Oklahoma.

Commuting

In Wilburton, 83% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Wilburton are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 6%

Comparative Profile of Wilburton, OK

Comparing Wilburton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oklahoma (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Wilburton Almanac

Wilburton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Wilburton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Wilburton, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Wilburton Hospitals

LATIMER COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL
(Government - Hospital District or Authority)
806 STATE HIGHWAY 2 NORTH
(918) 465-2391
Emergency Service: Yes

Wilburton High Schools (2004)

WILBURTON HS
1201 WEST BLAIR
918-465-3125
A Title I school.
Serves 208 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 23.1

Wilburton Colleges

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Eastern Oklahoma State College

(List of All Oklahoma Colleges)

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