Bessie Authority

Bessie is a lower-income village of 262 with home prices 2.4× below the Oklahoma median.

Bessie, Oklahoma

With 262 residents, Bessie sits in Washita County, Oklahoma as a small civic unit. Median household income is $47,500.

Definition and scope

Bessie sits within Washita County, Oklahoma, one of Oklahoma's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 3 and is part of the Weatherford, OK metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Bessie has approximately 262 residents. The median age is 32.8 years. Roughly 87% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $82,500.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 71.8%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 19.1%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Bessie is $47,500. Poverty rate stands at 18.3%. Unemployment rate at last release was 7.2%. Educational attainment: 6.8% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Bessie:

• Public schools: 6
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Bessie is Clinton Sherman Airport. Federal court business routes through Washita County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 1,911 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 7b.

References

• Oklahoma State Authority — state-level reference for Oklahoma.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.