Beaver, OK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
1,625 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
13 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$123,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$539 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$474 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Beaver County
1
Oklahoma
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Beaver County
1
Oklahoma
6
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 10% of residents leaning left and 87% leaning right.

Liberal (10%) (88%) Conservative

Climate

Cold semi-arid climate. Dry grassland climate with cold winters and moderate seasonal temperature swings. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 3 34
Feb 1 3 38
Mar 2 3 46
Apr 2 0 55
May 3 0 65
Jun 4 0 75
Jul 3 0 80
Aug 3 0 79
Sep 2 0 70
Oct 2 0 58
Nov 1 1 45
Dec 1 4 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Beaver Hs
<1 miles, SW · 3.2star
Beaver Es
<1 miles, SW · 1.9star
Forgan Es
6 miles, N · 2.8star
Forgan Hs
6 miles, N · 3.2star
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Colleges

Seward County Community College
28 miles, NW · 1.9star
High Plains Technology Center
67 miles, SE · 1star
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Hospitals

Southwest Medical Center
28 miles, NW · 2.3star
Meade District Hospital
34 miles, NE · 4.1star
Ochiltree General Hospital
34 miles, SW · 4.1star
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Airports

Garden City Regional Airport
78 miles, N · 1star
Hays Regional Airport
156 miles, NE · 1star
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