Dry Creek, OK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
207 332.4M (US)
Median Age
60.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$32,031 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
74.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$72,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$346 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$531 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cherokee County
4
Tahlequah Urban Area
4
Oklahoma
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cherokee County
5
Tahlequah Urban Area
5
Oklahoma
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 2 38
Feb 3 1 42
Mar 4 1 51
Apr 4 0 60
May 6 0 68
Jun 5 0 76
Jul 3 0 81
Aug 3 0 81
Sep 5 0 72
Oct 5 0 62
Nov 4 0 51
Dec 3 1 40

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 51% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (51%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, OK State Senate District 4, OK State House District 4, OK
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Schools

Tenkiller Public School
3 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Keys Hs
6 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Keys Es
6 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Cave Springs Es
7 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Beauty Technical College Inc
13 miles, N • 1 star
Northeastern State University
14 miles, N • 1.9 star
Bacone College
26 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Northeastern Health System
13 miles, N • 2.3 star
Memorial Hospital
14 miles, E • 5 star
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Airports

Fort Smith Regional Airport
40 miles, SE • 1 star
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
49 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Tulsa International Airport
65 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Joplin Regional Airport
100 miles, NE • 1 star
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