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Elk City: Plenty to Do for Everyone User Rating 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

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Elk City? The cost of living in Elk City is 91/100 - which is 6% higher than Oklahoma.
      Elk City
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      Oklahoma
      86

      14% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Elk City? Elk City crime rates are 1,431, which are 44% lower than Oklahoma
      Total Crime
      1,431 per 100k people

      37% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 70  

      37% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -14%

      Year over year crime is down

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Elk City? The median income in Elk City is $43,795 which is 9% lower than Oklahoma.
      Median household income
      $43,79521% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $24,47718% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      41% lower 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

      A Housing

      What are Elk City home prices? Elk City home prices are $161,500 - which is 33% higher than Oklahoma
      Median home value
      $161,50013% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $77618% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      62%

      3% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Elk City have good schools? The Elk City graduation rate is 80% - which is 2% lower than Oklahoma
      High school grad. rates
      80%

      3% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      32%

      34% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      8% lower than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Elk City a good place to live? Elk City has an overall rating of 72% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      72%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      76%

      1 total surveys

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