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Wilson, OK


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Wilson, Oklahoma

Wilson, Oklahoma, in Carter county, is 63 miles SE of Lawton, Oklahoma (center to center) and 90 miles S of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The city contains a population of approximately 1,584.

The People and Families of Wilson

In Wilson, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wilson had a median family income of $28,199.

Wilson Housing

Wilson has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 76% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the city the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Wilson, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyWilson Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Wilson, OK

Comparing Wilson 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
Senior Citizens89
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Female Share of the Population77
Age of the Population67
Racial Diversity54
Male Share of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size55
Portion of People Married56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty24
People in Middle Class or Better23
College Educated Adults11
Median Family Income13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use79
Walking and Biking to Work55
Working at Home55
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
People Living Alone66
Housing Recently Built66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime78
Low Violent Crime23
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