Overview

Introduction to Warr Acres, Oklahoma

Warr Acres, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma county, is 6 miles NW of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The city is considered part of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.

Warr Acres History

Warr Acres was established by a dynamic businessman named C.B. Warr after the Second World War. It was officially incorporated in February, 1948. The city is located in Oklahoma County, which was founded in 1890.

Warr Acres and nearby Attractions

  • Cherokee Hills Park
  • Oklahoma City Museum of Art
  • Lake Hefner Golf Course

Things To Do In Warr Acres

Warr Acres is home to several parks and playgrounds, including the Cherokee Hills Park and the Kiwanis Park. The Edgewater Shopping Center, the Westgate Shopping Center, Warr Acres Shopping Center and West Park Mall are some of the local shopping destinations. The Lake Hefner Golf Course is nearby and provides excellent facilities for golf enthusiasts.

Warr Acres Transportation

Will Rogers World Airport is located nearby.

Warr Acres Higher Education

Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City, the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and Southern Nazarene University, located nearby, offer higher education.

Demographics

People

Total Population10,360
Male Share of the Population48.6%
Female Share of the Population51.4%
Senior Citizens12.8%
Employed Population 16+4,249
Age of the Population32

Families

% of people married46.8%
Average household size3

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher22.1%
Median Earnings25+$30,765
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification$31,473
Median Earnings With High School Degree$27,021

Wealth

Median Family Income$52,003
% Above Poverty Level82.3%
% Below Poverty Level17.7%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time20 minutes
% Working from Home4.4%
% Walking and Biking to Work2.5%
% Using Public Transportation0.3%

Housing

People Living Alone26.2%
Median Gross Rent$842
Median House Value$110,900

Ancestry

Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)49.4%
German9.8%
Irish7.3%
English5.6%
Italian2.7%
French Except Basque1.5%
Welsh1.1%
Scottish0.8%
Portuguese0.5%
Norwegian0.4%
Brazilian0.3%
Polish0.3%
West Indian0.2%
Swedish0.2%
Canadian0.2%
Arab0.2%
Dutch0.2%
Lebanese0.1%
Finnish0.1%
Swiss0.1%
Syrian0.1%
Iranian0.1%
Estonian0.1%
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Warr Acres Almanac

CategoryValue
CountyOklahoma County
Standard Zip Codes73112, 73122, 73132
P.O. Box Zip Codes73123
Phone Area Codes405
Time ZoneAmerica/Chicago
Approximate Latitude35.46
Approximate Longitude-97.51

Warr Acres Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

  • Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
  • Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

StationOKLAHOMA CITY AP
Distance9.7 miles
Jan Temp26 to 47 F
Apr Temp48 to 71 F
Jul Temp71 to 93 F
Oct Temp51 to 73 F
Annual Precip35.8 inches
StationEL RENO 1 N
Distance18.8 miles
Jan Temp23 to 47 F
Apr Temp45 to 71 F
Jul Temp70 to 94 F
Oct Temp48 to 74 F
Annual Precip34.2 inches
StationGUTHRIE 5 S
Distance23.8 miles
Jan Temp22 to 47 F
Apr Temp45 to 72 F
Jul Temp69 to 95 F
Oct Temp47 to 75 F
Annual Precip36 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPopulationMedian Family Income
Bethany19,472$63,794
Mustang20,735$81,606
Nichols Hills3,891$202,411
Oklahoma City637,284$66,644
Piedmont7,424$106,136
Yukon26,317$79,304

Warr Acres Public Schools

Central Es
5721 Northwest 39th Street
ZIP: 73122
(405) 789-5696
Primary
Total Enrollment 657
James L. Capps Ms
4020 North Grove Avenue
ZIP: 73122
(405) 787-3660
Middle
Total Enrollment 901
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