Bessie, OK
Living in Bessie
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute86
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety81
Airports19
Hospitals50
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools4
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
163Population-1 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated-6% (2010–19)
54%Family Households-15% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial15%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate54%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree17%
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone46%
Economy
$37kMedian Household Income-$6.7k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K39%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector49%
Self-employed17%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office22%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$76kMedian Home Value+$33k (2010–19)
-Built 2000 or Later
$500Median Monthly Rent+$133 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied-14% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached73%
Mobile home27%
Year Structure Built
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 196925%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier35%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K42%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity27%
Utility gas70%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bessie
United States45
Oklahoma52
Washita County32
Property Crime in Bessie
United States48
Oklahoma62
Washita County22
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(73%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton12%
Donald Trump84%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 1 | 2 |
| Feb | 41 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar | 49 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec | 38 | 1 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bessie
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding36
Tornado22
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bessie, OK
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bessie, OK
Altus Christian Academy
54 miles, S
Sacred Heart Catholic School
59 miles, E
Lawton Academy of Arts & Sciences
60 miles, SE
James Caraway Christian Academy
60 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Bessie, OK
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
19 miles, NE
Cameron University
62 miles, SE
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
63 miles, E
Southwestern Christian University
76 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bessie, OK
Cordell Memorial Hospital
6 miles, S
Alliancehealth Clinton
9 miles, N
Great Plains Regional Medical Center
25 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Bessie, OK
Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport
65 miles, SE
Will Rogers World Airport
78 miles, E
Stillwater Regional Airport
119 miles, NE