Velma, OK
Living in Velma
Bikeability30
Walkability72
Commute80
Public Transit31
Affordability100
Public Safety79
Airports50
Hospitals64
Colleges24
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools14
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
585Population-187 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated-11% (2010–19)
73%Family Households+14% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial7%
Native American6%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate48%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income-$12k (2010–19)
77%Above Poverty-12% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector78%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance22%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office21%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Walked8%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$85kMedian Home Value+$21k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$400Median Monthly Rent-$14 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied-23% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197946%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K49%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity57%
LP gas1%
Utility gas40%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Velma
United States45
Oklahoma52
Stephens County21
Property Crime in Velma
United States48
Oklahoma62
Stephens County62
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(73%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton17%
Donald Trump80%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 2 | 1 |
| Feb | 44 | 2 | 1 |
| Mar | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Apr | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 83 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 2 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Velma
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding42
Tornado23
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Velma, OK
Private Schools
Private Schools near Velma, OK
Ardmore Adventist Academy
34 miles, SE
Oak Hall Episcopal School
35 miles, SE
St Mary S Catholic School
43 miles, W
Trinity Christian Academy
43 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Velma, OK
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
43 miles, NW
Cameron University
45 miles, W
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
53 miles, N
Randall University
59 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Velma, OK
Duncan Regional Hospital, Inc
18 miles, W
Mercy Hospital Healdton, Inc
19 miles, SE
Lindsay Municipal Hospital
27 miles, N
Jefferson County Hospital
27 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Velma, OK
Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport
44 miles, W
Will Rogers World Airport
65 miles, N
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
114 miles, S