Okemah, OK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
3,058 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$32,232 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
63.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$65,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$369 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$463 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
35.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Okfuskee County
4
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

Okfuskee County
5
Oklahoma
6
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (62%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 2 38
Feb 2 1 43
Mar 3 1 51
Apr 4 0 59
May 6 0 69
Jun 5 0 77
Jul 3 0 82
Aug 3 0 81
Sep 5 0 73
Oct 4 0 62
Nov 3 0 51
Dec 3 1 40

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Okemah Ms
<1 miles, SW · 1star
Okemah Noble Ctr
<1 miles, SW · 1.4star
Okemah Hs
<1 miles, SE · 2.3star
Oakes Es
1 miles, NW · 1.4star
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Colleges

Wes Watkins Technology Center
14 miles, S · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Hillcrest Hospital Henryetta
16 miles, E · 3.2star
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Airports

Tulsa International Airport
58 miles, NE · 2.3star
Stillwater Regional Airport
67 miles, N · 1star
Will Rogers World Airport
73 miles, W · 2.8star
Fort Smith Regional Airport
109 miles, SE · 1star
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