Short, OK
Living in Short
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute34
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety70
Airports19
Hospitals39
Colleges15
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools6
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
298Population+207 (2010–19)
54 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
1%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
70%Family Households+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years9%
15 to 34 years13%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years45%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Caucasian92%
Multiracial7%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school35%
High school graduate45%
Some College19%
Bachelor's degree<1%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone30%
Economy
$74kMedian Household Income+$8.4k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty+17% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
99%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K23%
$100K to $124K1%
$125K to $149K18%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector68%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Factory and transportation50%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office12%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van81%
Housing
$64kMedian Home Value-$41k (2010–19)
32%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$382 (2010–19)
74%Owner-Occupied+40% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached62%
Mobile home38%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 201313%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198926%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K54%
$100K to $149K13%
$200K to $249K1%
$500K to $749K15%
House Heating Type
Electricity60%
LP gas14%
Wood26%
Crime
Violent Crime in Short
United States45
Oklahoma52
Fort Smith Metro Area61
Sequoyah County45
Property Crime in Short
United States48
Oklahoma62
Fort Smith Metro Area71
Sequoyah County50
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 3 | 2 |
| Feb | 42 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Short
Excessive Heat12
Inland Flooding84
Tornado41
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Short, OK
Private Schools
Private Schools near Short, OK
Union Christian Academy
13 miles, SE
Union Christian Academy Elementary Campus
13 miles, SE
First Umc Weekday School
13 miles, S
St Boniface Catholic School
14 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Short, OK
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
14 miles, SE
Northeastern State University
36 miles, NW
University of Arkansas
39 miles, NE
John Brown University
43 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Short, OK
Baptist Health Van Buren
13 miles, SE
Baptist Health-Fort Smith
14 miles, S
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
17 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Short, OK
Fort Smith Regional Airport
18 miles, SE
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
50 miles, N
Tulsa International Airport
89 miles, NW
Joplin Regional Airport
109 miles, N