Taft, OK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
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
79 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
39.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
6.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$29,107 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
72.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$63,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$313 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$563 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
31.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Muskogee County
7
Muskogee Urban Area
7
Oklahoma
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Muskogee County
6
Muskogee Urban Area
6
Oklahoma
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 2 38
Feb 2 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 Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, OK State Senate District 9, OK State House District 13, OK
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Schools

Benjamin Franklin Science Acad
6 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Pershing Es
6 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Porter Consolidated Es
8 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Bacone College
12 miles, E • 1.9 star
Connors State College
22 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee
8 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Wagoner Community Hospital
16 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Saint Francis Hospital South, Llc
26 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Tulsa International Airport
36 miles, N • 2.3 star
Fort Smith Regional Airport
72 miles, SE • 1 star
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
78 miles, E • 1.9 star
Stillwater Regional Airport
90 miles, NW • 1 star
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