Elk City, OK
Living in Elk City
Bikeability30
Walkability51
Commute90
Public Transit40
Affordability81
Public Safety80
Airports17
Hospitals53
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools10
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation+257 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
66%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Multiracial2%
Native American3%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate37%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$1.8k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector70%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance20%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office19%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation2%
Walked4%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$156kMedian Home Value+$63k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$586Median Monthly Rent+$100 (2010–19)
47%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home8%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198923%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity37%
LP gas2%
Utility gas60%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Elk City
United States45
Oklahoma52
Beckham County18
Property Crime in Elk City
United States48
Oklahoma62
Beckham County41
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (23%)(75%) 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 | 2 | 1 |
| Apr | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 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 Elk City
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding29
Tornado22
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Elk City, OK
Private Schools
Private Schools near Elk City, OK
Altus Christian Academy
53 miles, S
Woodward Christian Academy
70 miles, N
Lawton Academy of Arts & Sciences
75 miles, SE
Trinity Christian Academy
79 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Elk City, OK
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
40 miles, E
Cameron University
78 miles, SE
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
86 miles, E
Southwestern Christian University
99 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Elk City, OK
Great Plains Regional Medical Center
2 miles, W
Roger Mills Memorial Hospital
20 miles, NW
Alliancehealth Clinton
24 miles, E
Cordell Memorial Hospital
25 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Elk City, OK
Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport
81 miles, SE
Will Rogers World Airport
101 miles, E
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport
131 miles, W