Best Place to Raise Kids in Oklahoma: Fort Gibson
Nearby city: Muskogee
Population: 4,399
Median family income: $52,256
Avg. school math score: 92.84 (State avg.: 78.58)
Avg. school reading score: 90.8 (State avg.: 80.63)
Established as an army fort in 1824, the area has a rich history that now centers on an 80-acre historical site. Today, Fort Gibson is a thriving town with great schools and parks.
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