Beckham County, OK
Living in Beckham County
Bikeability18
Walkability37
Commute81
Public Transit27
Affordability80
Public Safety83
Airports15
Hospitals54
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools32
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
22kPopulation+451 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
69%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black4%
Caucasian75%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Multiracial3%
Native American2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate36%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$7.1k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector69%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office19%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$128kMedian Home Value+$42k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$550Median Monthly Rent+$112 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home12%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity38%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas9%
Utility gas52%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Beckham County
United States45
Oklahoma52
Property Crime in Beckham County
United States48
Oklahoma62
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (23%)(75%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton13%
Donald Trump84%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 1 | 3 |
| Feb | 41 | 1 | 2 |
| Mar | 49 | 2 | 1 |
| Apr | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 38 | 1 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Beckham County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding44
Tornado33
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Beckham County, OK
Private Schools
Private Schools near Beckham County, OK
Altus Christian Academy
47 miles, SE
Christian Community School
75 miles, W
St Paul Lutheran School
80 miles, S
Lawton Academy of Arts & Sciences
82 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Beckham County, OK
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
58 miles, E
Cameron University
85 miles, SE
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
99 miles, E
Southwestern Christian University
117 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Beckham County, OK
Great Plains Regional Medical Center
18 miles, NE
Roger Mills Memorial Hospital
23 miles, N
Mangum Regional Medical Center
28 miles, S
Shamrock General Hospital
32 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Beckham County, OK
Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport
87 miles, SE
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport
114 miles, W
Will Rogers World Airport
118 miles, E