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Wister, Oklahoma, in Le Flore county, is 34 miles SW of Fort Smith, Arkansas (center to center) and 108 miles SE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The town contains a population of approximately 1,002.
In Wister, about 56% of adults are married.
In 2000, Wister had a median family income of $26,417.
Political donors in Wister favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $250. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.
Wister has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 72% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.
In Wister, 92% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the town -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.
Wister strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oklahoma):
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| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 5% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
Comparing Wister to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oklahoma (State):
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