Verdigris is a somewhat small town located in the state of Oklahoma. With a population of 5,736 people and two associated neighborhoods, Verdigris is the 74th largest community in Oklahoma. Much of the housing stock in Verdigris was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Verdigris economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Verdigris, where the median household income is $81,406.00.
Verdigris real estate is some of the most expensive in Oklahoma, although Verdigris house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.
One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 12.23% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Verdigris is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Verdigris’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
As is often the case in a small town, Verdigris doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The education level of Verdigris citizens is substantially higher than the typical US community, as 30.58% of adults in Verdigris have at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in Verdigris in 2022 was $39,105, which is wealthy relative to Oklahoma, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $156,420 for a family of four. However, Verdigris contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Verdigris is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Verdigris home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Verdigris residents report their race to be White, followed by Native American. Important ancestries of people in Verdigris include German, English, Irish, Polish, and French.
The most common language spoken in Verdigris is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Native American languages.