Gowen, OK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
95 332.4M (US)
Median Age
59.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
86.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$46,161 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
57.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$93,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$214 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$536 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Latimer County
3
Oklahoma
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Latimer County
3
Oklahoma
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 2 39
Feb 3 1 44
Mar 4 0 52
Apr 5 0 59
May 6 0 69
Jun 5 0 77
Jul 3 0 81
Aug 3 0 81
Sep 4 0 73
Oct 5 0 62
Nov 5 0 51
Dec 4 1 41

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 69% leaning right.

Liberal (29%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 81%
Hillary Clinton 16%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Hartshorne Es
5 miles, W • 1.4 star
Hartshorne Hs
6 miles, W • 1.4 star
Hartshorne Ms
6 miles, W • 1.4 star
Haileyville Es
6 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Eastern Oklahoma State College
8 miles, E • 1.4 star
Connors State College
43 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Carl Albert State College
49 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

McAlester Regional Health Center
16 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Fort Smith Regional Airport
70 miles, E • 1 star
Tulsa International Airport
94 miles, N • 2.3 star
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
117 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Will Rogers World Airport
125 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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