Canadian, OK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
242 332.4M (US)
Median Age
28.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$54,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$85,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$380 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$560 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pittsburg County
5
McAlester Urban Area
5
Oklahoma
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Pittsburg County
7
McAlester Urban Area
7
Oklahoma
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 2 40
Feb 3 1 44
Mar 4 1 52
Apr 4 0 61
May 6 0 70
Jun 5 0 77
Jul 3 0 82
Aug 3 0 82
Sep 5 0 74
Oct 4 0 63
Nov 4 0 52
Dec 3 1 41

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 71%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, OK State Senate District 7, OK State House District 17, OK
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Schools

Canadian Es
<1 miles, W • 1.9 star
Canadian Hs
<1 miles, W • 3.7 star
Crowder Es
4 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Crowder Hs
4 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Eastern Oklahoma State College
26 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Connors State College
29 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Wes Watkins Technology Center
35 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

McAlester Regional Health Center
17 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Hillcrest Hospital Henryetta
28 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Tulsa International Airport
72 miles, N • 2.3 star
Fort Smith Regional Airport
73 miles, E • 1 star
Stillwater Regional Airport
106 miles, NW • 1 star
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
107 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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