MidAmerica Industrial Park - QUALITY OF LIFE

Q U A L I T Y O F L I F E

Enjoying the big advantages of a small community.

One of MidAmerica's most appealing and attractive qualities is its far reaching lifestyle options and quality of life features. Located in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains and in the "heart" of Oklahoma's Green Country, MidAmerica offers several distinct lifestyles to meet the needs of personnel from business and industry.

The Lifestyles
Cosmopolitan / Metropolitan Living
Within a 30-40 minute commute, Tulsa offers all the benefits of a cosmopolitan city with its cultural, shopping and recreational opportunities. For theatrical and musical enthusiasts, the city offers ballets, symphonic music, operas, musicals, pop concerts, and more. Major art museums include the Philbrook Museum of Art and the Gilcrease Museum, both nationally recognized museums. Spectator sports include a complete range of professional, amateur, recreational (including pari-mutuel horse racing) and intercollegiate activities. Big time casino gambling is a sure bet in the area with many tribe-owned destinations nearby. Try your luck with slots, card games and more...

Luxury Lakeside Living
Within a 30 minute drive, there are seven lakes which all have housing developments along their vast waterfronts. These lakes include Hudson, Fort Gibson, Grand Lake O' the Cherokees, Spavinaw and Eucha. Grand Lake O' the Cherokees is one the most luxurious inland lakes in America.

Sportsman's Paradise
Within a 20 minute commute, opportunities abound for the outdoorsman. Homes overlooking ponds or lakes offer fishing and hunting on small to large tracts of land.

Gentleman Farming
Within a 20 minute commute, there opportunities for individuals who love organic gardening, raising livestock, or planting fruit trees.

The Communities
Lake Hudson - MidAmerica Industrial Park

Lake Hudson - MidAmerica Industrial Park

All American Communities
The city of Pryor Creek is located just four miles north of the park or just a 5-minute commute to work. With a population of just over 8,900, Pryor Creek offers a beautiful and quiet rural lifestyle. Although the city is commonly known as Pryor, the official name is Pryor Creek. Over 85 organizations and civic clubs are enthusiastically attended by residents from around Mayes County (37,100 population). Ranging from the Pryor Chamber of Commerce to the Green Country Antique Tractor Club, Pryor Creek has something to offer everyone.

The city of Chouteau is located just four miles south of park with essentially the same commuting time to work. From 1990-97, Chouteau's population has increased by over 26.4%, from 1,559 to 1,970. Chouteau is ideally situated at the intersection of US Highway 412 and US Highway 69, both four-lane highways. This strategic location offers many commercial opportunities and a bright future for continued growth.

MidAmerica is also located just 10 minutes from Lake Hudson, the region's "best kept secret" for being one of the best fishing lakes in Oklahoma. Other nearby lakes also offer exceptional fishing opportunities along with skiing and sailing.

Located just two miles east of the park is an 18-hole municipal golf course considered by many as one of the finest municipal courses in the state.

The area is also home to the "County Fever" music festival and features big name talent in concert over four days.Tens of thousands of fans venture to the site each summer to enjoy stars like Toby Keith, Reba McEntire and Carrie Underwood.

Cost of Living
MidAmerica has participated in the ACCRA Cost of Living Survey for a number of years. This survey produces a useful and reasonable accurate measure of living cost differences among urban and rural areas. The index value for Pryor Creek consistently ranges in the mid 80s which means the cost of living is approximately 15% below the national average.

Please use the ACCRA Cost of Living Index (COLI) Web Calculator below to make your very own cost of living comparisons between Pryor Creek and over 300 U.S. cities. The calculator tracks nearly 60 price categories to give you an indication of how our cost of living compares to a city of your choosing. Just enter your after-tax income.

Reba McEntire photo courtesy Paul Lewis @ The Paper.