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Elk City, OK vs Houma, LA

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Are people in Houma older or younger than people in Elk City?
- The Median Age in Houma is 1.6 years older than in Elk City.

Are housing costs cheaper in Houma or Elk City?
- Houma housing costs are 11.2% more expensive than Elk City housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Houma or Elk City?
- The average commute for residents of Houma is 6.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Elk City.

Things to do in Elk City?
Elk City, OK is located in Beckham County on Interstate 40 near Sayre. With a population of more than 12,000 people it's one of Oklahoma's largest cities and has many recreational activities available like fishing at nearby Foss Lake or visiting Wildhorse State Park for hiking or camping adventures.

Things to do in Houma?
Houma LA lies just south Louisiana offering easy access to Grand Isle State Park perfect for camping near one the area’s most scenic locations plus a selection of seasonal festivals like Mardi Gras & Cajun Music Festival providing entertainment for all ages.

 Elk City, OKHouma, LAUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,461329,725,481
 Median Income$44,159  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$146,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.61  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Elk City    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Elk City has very friendly people! The climate is very good. Not exceptionally cold in the winter. Very little snow. Summers can be hot but not a lot of days of  More

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Reviews for Houma    4 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I lived in Houma from 2 years of age until 61. If you love fishing, eating fried/boiled seafood, and enjoy hot humid weather, this is your town. Except for having easy  More

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Over 16 years ago

Houma has absolutely nothing to  More

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Over 17 years ago

Hot summers; significant hurricanes and tropical storms about once every 5  More

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