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Wright City, OK


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Wright City, Oklahoma

Wright City, Oklahoma, in McCurtain county, is 97 miles S of Fort Smith, Arkansas (center to center) and 135 miles NE of Dallas, Texas. There are 848 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Wright City

In Wright City, about 54% of adults are married. The faces of Wright City are those of its large families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wright City had a median family income of $31,917.

Political Inclinations

Wright City folks tended to give their money ($1,000) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Wright City Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Wright City that were owner-occupied was 77%.

Commuting

In Wright City, 89% of commuters drive to work. The town offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyWright City Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyWright City Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Wright City Affordability of Rents
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 16%Wright City Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Wright City, OK

Comparing Wright City 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
Racial Diversity88
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Men36
Well-Paid Single Women36
Senior Citizens32
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty24
Median Family Income25
People in Middle Class or Better24
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times54
Public Transportation Use22
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes108
Affordability of Rents98
Housing Recently Built77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
People Living Alone44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime79
Low Property Crime33
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