Mayes
7.7
High score (8-10)
Pryor has unusual economic weight for a northeastern Oklahoma county its size — the Mid-America Industrial District is one of the largest in the country and houses manufacturers and technology companies including a major Google data center and aerospace suppliers. That industrial base draws engineers and professionals from outside the region on a regular basis, which creates a more varied workforce than most rural Oklahoma counties. Grand Lake is accessible from the eastern part of the county for recreational social contexts. Being a professional outsider in Pryor is less unusual than in most similarly-sized Oklahoma towns.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Pryor's Mid-America Industrial District draws engineers and manufacturing professionals from outside the region, giving Mayes County more demographic variety in its professional workforce than most northeastern Oklahoma counties. The industrial employment base creates some social mixing. The community still runs conservative and small-town at its core, but the professional inflow from the industrial park moderates some of the insularity. A foreign man with a professional background fits here more naturally than in purely agricultural counties.
Lower score (below 6)
Pryor has an industrial park with some professional employment, but the surrounding county and the town's social scene remain small-town northeastern Oklahoma. The industrial workers largely keep to themselves or commute from Tulsa. The community social fabric is still church-and-family, and a foreign man without a specific work reason to be there would find limited social infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Mayes, Oklahoma?
$23k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Mayes, Oklahoma?
Women marry at 26
How common is a college degree in Mayes, Oklahoma?
15% men have degree
What's the average male height in Mayes, Oklahoma?
176 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Mayes, Oklahoma?
Local women avg 29.1