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Wister, OK


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Wister, Oklahoma

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.

The People and Families of Wister

In Wister, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wister had a median family income of $26,417.

Political Inclinations

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 Housing

Wister has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 72% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Wister, 92% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the town -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyWister Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 9%Wister Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Wister Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 14%Wister Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Wister, OK

Comparing Wister 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
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Male Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens77
Age of the Population46
Racial Diversity42
Female Share of the Population32
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size55
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty34
College Educated Adults22
People in Middle Class or Better13
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home68
Short Commute Times54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Affordability of Rents98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
People Living Alone66
Housing Recently Built53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
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