Livability Score

64
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Major Bean Coffee and Sandwich Co.
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) F
farm museum
Museum
Parker Drilling Rig 114
Attraction
Flix On 6
Cinema
Old Town Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (3) F
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Braum’s
Sweets
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (1) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (5) F
Colonel Herring Park
Park
Lions Park
Park
Rotary Park
Park
Kiwanis Park
Park
Ackley Park
Park
Shops (2) F
The Dugout C-Store
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.8% take public transportation in Elk City.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.8%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Elk City is 91/100 - which is 6% higher than Oklahoma.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D-
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crime B+

Elk City crime rates are 1,655 per 100k, which is 40% lower than Oklahoma
Property Crime
1,445 crimes per 100k
B-
Violent Crime
210 crimes per 100k
A-
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employment D+

The median income in Elk City is $43,795 - which is 9% lower than Oklahoma.
Med. Household Income
$43,795
F
Unemployment Rate
2.7%
A-
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Elk City Police Department
Police
Great Plains Regional Medical Center
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
B-
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housing A

Elk City home prices are $161,500 - which is 33% higher than Oklahoma
Home Price
$161,500
C
Home Appreciation Rate
6%
B
Home Affordability
3.7x (home price to income ratio)
C
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schools F

The Elk City graduation rate is 80% - which is 2% lower than Oklahoma
School Test Scores
32%
F
High School Grad. Rates
80%
D+
Elementary Schools (6) F
Northeast Es
Fairview Es
Elk City Ies
Pioneer Es
Elk City Es
High Schools (2) F
Elk City Hs
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ratings B

Elk City has an overall rating of 72% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
B-
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes
B+
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Elk City: Plenty to Do for Everyone 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) We absolutely love living in Elk City, Oklahoma. This town is so friendly. There is just so much to do if you live in this city.

Although we are a pretty good sized city, there is still a small town feel here. Located on Route 66, there isa lot of history to the area. There is
...Read More a variety of stores in the area and plenty of fast food restaurants to feed your hunger.

The best areas in Elk City, Oklahoma include the lake areas. There is a beautiful lake here and on warm spring days, there is nothing like having a picnic on the shore. Other events that happen here during the year include motocross races and a few rodeos. There is something to be found for everyone in this city.

The people here are so friendly and kind. They will even help out complete strangers. Just one of those towns where everyone smiles and helps each other out. You can’t go wrong with choosing to make Elk City, Oklahoma your home. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Elk City? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Colonel Herring Park
      Lions Park
      Rotary Park
      Kiwanis Park
      Ackley Park

      Entertainment

      farm museum
      Parker Drilling Rig 114
      Flix On 6
      Old Town Museum

      Food & Drink

      Taco Bell
      Wendy's
      Burger King
      Braum’s

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Elk City? Of all people who commute, 1.8% take public transportation in Elk City.
      Drive to Work
      86%

      10% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Elk City a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Great Plains Regional Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Doctors