Profile for Broken Bow, Oklahoma, OK

Land became Choctaw territory in the 1830s

Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 27. The number of murders and homicides was 3. The violent crime rate was 6.5 per 1,000 people.

Well-known residents have included:
· Gail Davies, singer

Local festivals include:

• Beavers Bend Folk Festival - Nov. 9-11, 2007
• Kiamichi Ow-Chito Festival - June 14-16, 2007

Nearby parks & recreation: Beavers Bend Resort Park

Historic sites and museums: Memorial Indian Museum, Forest Heritage Center, Gardner Mansion

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4% of Broken Bow residents report German ancestry, and 7% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Broken Bow ancestry & family history guide.

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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Broken Bow was $10,028, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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10% of Broken Bow residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Broken Bow festival dates:

• Beavers Bend Folk Festival - Nov. 9-11, 2007
• Kiamichi Ow-Chito Festival - June 14-16, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Median rent in Broken Bow, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $187.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $481.

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McCurtain County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Broken Bow political report.

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The average commute time for Broken Bow workers is 19 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

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