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Purcell

#4 in Best Places to Live in McClain County
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Oklahoma
  • 25 reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    C
  3. Housing
    B+
  4. Nightlife
    B-
  5. Good for Families
    B-
  6. Diversity
    A-
  7. Jobs
    B
  8. Weather
    B+
  9. Cost of Living
    B+
  10. Health & Fitness
    B-
  11. Outdoor Activities
    D+
  12. Commute
    B-
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Purcell is a town in Oklahoma with a population of 6,352. Purcell is in McClain County. Living in Purcell offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Purcell and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Purcell are above average.
Population
6,352

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$134,900
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$724
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    38%
  • Own
    62%
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Purcell Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    246.8
    282.7
  • Murder
    0
    6.1
  • Rape
    61.7
    40.7
  • Robbery
    77.1
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    1,311.1
    500.1
  • Theft
    3,085
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    339.3
    284
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Residents

Diversity
A-
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    12%
  • 10-17 years
    10%
  • 18-24 years
    10%
  • 25-34 years
    12%
  • 35-44 years
    13%
  • 45-54 years
    14%
  • 55-64 years
    12%
  • 65+ years
    16%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    2%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    29%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    33%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    20%
    13%

Working in Purcell

Jobs
B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$45,600
National
$55,322
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    Purcell Reviews

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    I love the small town community! I have lived in this town for my whole life, and I couldn't recommend it any more than I already do! The people are friendly, the town is beautiful (especially since they are doing a beautifying project now). I am proud to say I am from Purcell, OK!
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    Purcell is a very down to earth small town located in the south central region of Oklahoma. Known as the heart of Oklahoma for various reasons that go far beyond my days and also my parents. Purcell is a very great place to grow up and if you aren't from there I recommend you take a visit.
    I love the town of Purcell. As I mentioned earlier, you are lucky to get out of the house without seeing someone you know. Majority of the population here is so friendly. If I could do life again, and had a choice of where to grow up and live, I would definitely choose Purcell. I will be getting married soon, and we will most likely always live here or somewhere near by. I see Purcell often becoming liked by more people and the population growing and growing.