Empire City, OK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
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
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
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
798 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$88,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
36 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$169,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$438 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$633 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
85.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Stephens County
2
Duncan Urban Area
2
Oklahoma
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Stephens County
6
Duncan Urban Area
6
Oklahoma
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 1 39
Feb 2 0 44
Mar 3 0 52
Apr 3 0 60
May 4 0 70
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 2 0 83
Aug 3 0 83
Sep 3 0 74
Oct 4 0 62
Nov 2 0 51
Dec 2 0 40

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 25% of residents leaning left and 72% leaning right.

Liberal (25%) (73%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 80%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 3%

Schools

Empire Es
1 miles, S 1.4 star
Empire Ms
1 miles, S 1.4 star
Empire Hs
1 miles, S 2.8 star
Mark Twain Es
5 miles, E 2.8 star

Colleges

Red River Technology Center
4 miles, E 1.4 star
Platt College-Lawton
21 miles, NW 1 star
Eves College of Hairstyling
21 miles, NW 1 star
Cameron University
23 miles, NW 1.9 star

Hospitals

Duncan Regional Hospital, Inc
6 miles, E 3.2 star
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
23 miles, NW 1.4 star

Airports

Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport
21 miles, NW 1 star
Will Rogers World Airport
68 miles, NE 2.8 star