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Ancestries: American (51.0%), German (12.4%), Northern European (4.0%), English (3.2%), Irish (2.0%).
Current Local Time: CST time zone
Elevation: 1250 feet
Land area: 3.95 square miles.
Population density: 113 people per square mile (very low).
For population 25 years and over in Amber:
High school or higher: 86.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.0%
Unemployed: 6.5%
Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.7 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Amber town:
Never married: 26.4%
Now married: 53.0%
Separated: 3.6%
Widowed: 3.2%
Divorced: 13.8%
4 residents are foreign born
This town:
1.0%
Oklahoma:
5.8%
According to our research of Oklahoma and other state lists there was 1 registered sex offender living in Amber, Oklahoma as of April 20, 2018. The ratio of number of residents in Amber to the number of sex offenders is 404 to 1.
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2016: $590 (0.6%) Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2016: $300 (0.6%)
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: East Canadian, OK (23.8 miles , pop. 61,645).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Oklahoma City, OK (29.6 miles , pop. 506,132).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (174.8 miles , pop. 1,188,580).
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
Tornado activity:
Amber-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Oklahoma state average. It is 238% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 5/3/1999, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 2.6 miles away from the Amber town center killed 36 peopleand injured 583 peopleand caused $1000 million in damages.
On 5/24/1973, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.5 miles away from the town center killed 2 peopleand injured 4 peopleand causedbetween $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Amber-area historical earthquake activity is near Oklahoma state average. It is 73% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 6/16/1978 at 11:46:54, a magnitude 5.3 (4.4 MB, 4.6 UK, 5.3 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 221.4 miles away from the city center On 9/6/1997 at 23:38:00, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 LG, 4.2 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 88.9 miles away from Amber center On 1/18/1995 at 15:51:39, a magnitude 4.2 (4.0 LG, 4.2 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 31.1 miles away from the city center On 4/28/1998 at 14:13:01, a magnitude 4.2 (3.9 MB, 4.2 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 40.1 miles away from the city center On 11/15/1990 at 11:44:41, a magnitude 3.9 (3.6 LG, 3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 32.1 miles away from Amber center On 2/15/1974 at 13:33:49, a magnitude 4.6 (4.5 MB, 4.6 LG) earthquake occurred 183.0 miles away from the city center Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Grady County (29) is a lot greater than the US average (13). Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 23 Emergencies Declared: 6
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 16, Storms: 16, Winter Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 9, Winds: 2, Fire: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers near Amber:
LIFELINE HOME HEALTH CARE, INC (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; CHICKASHA, OK)
ALPHA HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; CHICKASHA, OK)
GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 10 miles away; CHICKASHA, OK)
HEALTHBACK OF CHICKASHA (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; CHICKASHA, OK)
GRACE LIVING CENTER-CHICKASHA (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; CHICKASHA, OK)
IDAHO AVENUE CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; CHICKASHA, OK)
DAVITA - CHICKASHA DIALYSIS CTR (Dialysis Facility, about 10 miles away; CHICKASHA, OK)
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2013 was 79.4. This is about average.
City:
79.4
U.S.:
74.7
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2003 was 0.456. This is significantly worse than average.Closest monitor was 24.9 miles away from the city center.
City:
0.456
U.S.:
0.293
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2013 was 5.55. This is about average.Closest monitor was 21.8 miles away from the city center.
City:
5.55
U.S.:
6.40
Ozone [ppb] level in 2013 was 29.4. This is about average.Closest monitor was 18.0 miles away from the city center.
City:
29.4
U.S.:
32.0
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2011 was 26.7. This is worse than average.Closest monitor was 21.4 miles away from the city center.
City:
26.7
U.S.:
20.0
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2013 was 9.83. This is about average.Closest monitor was 21.4 miles away from the city center.
City:
9.83
U.S.:
9.35
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2016: 17.3%
(15.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 33.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 23.5% for American Indian residents, 21.1% for two or more races residents)
Religion statistics for Amber town (based on Grady County data)
Religion
Adherents
Congregations
Evangelical Protestant
19,725
69
Mainline Protestant
3,909
13
Catholic
420
1
Other
291
2
Black Protestant
155
1
None
27,931
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Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data
Well House No 2 (Kerlick) (Lat: 35.338417 Lon: -98.179028), Type: Mast, Structure height: 2 m, Overall height: 3 m, Call Sign: WQSL278 Assigned Frequencies: 464.400 MHzGrant Date: 10/23/2013, Expiration Date: 10/23/2023, Certifier: Paul JonesRegistrant: Cara Enterprises Inc, Las Vegas, NV 89140-0124, Phone: (702) 838-9728, Fax: (702) 363-4607, Email:
Cogar Clearwell (Lat: 35.350778 Lon: -98.183611), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 19.6 m, Overall height: 21.6 m, Call Sign: WQSM210 Assigned Frequencies: 464.400 MHzGrant Date: 10/29/2013, Expiration Date: 10/29/2023, Certifier: Paul JonesRegistrant: Cara Enterprises Inc, Las Vegas, NV 89140-0124, Phone: (702) 838-9728, Fax: (702) 363-4607, Email:
FCC Registered Microwave Towers:
5
AMBER, 12.78 Km Northeast Of Chickasha Municipal(Amber) (Lat: 35.139500 Lon: -97.830583), Type: Tower, Structure height: 106.6 m, Overall height: 109.1 m, Call Sign: WPOM327 Assigned Frequencies: 6791.25 MHzGrant Date: 01/12/2010, Expiration Date: 02/08/2020, Certifier: Robin J CohenRegistrant: Sprint Corporation, 12502 Sunrise Valley Drive, 2nd Fl, Varesa0209, Reston, VA 20196, Phone: (703) 433-4000, Fax: (703) 433-4483
AMBER (3112), 12.78 Km Northeast Of Chickasha Municipal (Lat: 35.139444 Lon: -97.830556), Type: Tower, Structure height: 106.6 m, Overall height: 109.1 m, Call Sign: WPQS353 Assigned Frequencies: 6560.00 MHzGrant Date: 08/24/2010, Expiration Date: 09/14/2020, Certifier: William D SmithRegistrant: Sprint Nextel Corporation, 12502 Sunrise Valley Drive, M/S: Varesa0209, Reston, VA 20196, Phone: (703) 433-4000, Fax: (703) 433-4483, Email:
Amber Tower, Lat: 35.159750 Lon: -97.878750, Type: Tank, Structure height: 24.4 m, Overall height: 26 m, Call Sign: WQJG241 Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHzGrant Date: 08/26/2008, Expiration Date: 08/26/2018, Certifier: Samual T CurtisRegistrant: @link Services LLC, 13431 North Broadway Ave; Suite 120, Oklahoma City, OK 73114, Phone: (405) 202-3059, Fax: (888) 207-1804, Email:
Terry Kennedy Tower, Lat: 35.181861 Lon: -97.812944, Type: Ltower, Structure height: 36 m, Overall height: 37 m, Call Sign: WQJG241 Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHzGrant Date: 08/26/2008, Expiration Date: 08/26/2018, Certifier: Samual T CurtisRegistrant: @link Services LLC, 13431 North Broadway Ave; Suite 120, Oklahoma City, OK 73114, Phone: (405) 202-3059, Fax: (888) 207-1804, Email:
Bitter Creek, E1310 Road (Lat: 35.115528 Lon: -97.833222), Type: Tower, Structure height: 100.9 m, Call Sign: WQOK310 Assigned Frequencies: 10795.0 MHzGrant Date: 10/25/2011, Expiration Date: 10/25/2021, Certifier: John E MondayRegistrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 1120 20th Street, Nw - Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 457-2055, Fax: (202) 457-3073, Email:
FAA Registered Aircraft:
1
Aircraft: PIPER/CUB CRAFTERS PA-18-150 (Category: Amphibian, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING O-360 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating) N-Number: 129CC , Serial Number: 9951CC, Year manufactured: 2002, Airworthiness Date: 01/07/2003 Registrant (Co-Owned): David E Childs, 2017 County Street 2920, Amber, OK 73004, Other Owners: Patricia E Childs
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009 (Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
1
$84,520
2
$130,935
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
0
$0
1
$85,790
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2008 (Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
1
$110,680
1
$158,690
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
0
$0
1
$99,110
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007 (Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
1
$155,320
1
$122,340
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
0
$0
1
$76,800
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2006 (Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
2
$90,585
1
$75,940
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
0
$0
1
$79,700
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2005 (Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
2
$93,180
1
$98,330
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
0
$0
1
$63,300
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
1
$76,710
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2004 (Based on 1 partial tract)
Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts:0008.00
HMDA - Conventional Home Purchase Loans
HMDA - Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value
Drinking water stations with addresses in Amber and their reported violations in the past:
GRADY CO RWD #6 (Population served: 3,250, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-11-2011), St Public Notif requested (JAN-11-2011)
MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-06-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-06-2006), St Public Notif received (OCT-31-2006), St Compliance achieved (NOV-21-2006)
Past monitoring violations:
Monitoring, Routine (IDSE) - Between SEP-2008 and NOV-2008, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: Fed Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-09-2008), St Compliance achieved (MAY-08-2014)
Monitoring, Routine (IDSE) - Between SEP-2008 and NOV-2008, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: Fed Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-09-2008), St Compliance achieved (MAY-08-2014)
Monitoring, Routine (IDSE) - Between MAR-2008 and MAY-2008, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: Fed Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-09-2008), Fed Compliance achieved (JAN-23-2009)
Monitoring, Routine (IDSE) - Between MAR-2008 and MAY-2008, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: Fed Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-09-2008), Fed Compliance achieved (JAN-23-2009)
GRADY CO RWD #2 (Population served: 455, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (NOV-30-2013), St Public Notif requested (JAN-10-2014), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-10-2014)
MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (OCT-31-2013), St Public Notif requested (DEC-18-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-18-2013), St Public Notif received (JAN-03-2014)
MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (OCT-31-2011), St Public Notif requested (NOV-17-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-17-2011), St Public Notif received (JAN-13-2012)
MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (AUG-31-2010), St Public Notif requested (NOV-12-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-12-2010), St Public Notif received (NOV-18-2010)
MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In FEB-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAR-01-2008), St Public Notif requested (MAR-20-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-20-2008), St Public Notif received (APR-10-2008)
Past monitoring violations:
Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In NOV-2013, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (NOV-30-2013), St Public Notif requested (JAN-10-2014), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-10-2014)
Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In OCT-2013, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (OCT-31-2013), St Public Notif requested (DEC-18-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-18-2013), St Public Notif received (JAN-03-2014)
Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-2005, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/penalty) issued (APR-19-2005), St Public Notif requested (APR-19-2005), St Public Notif received (MAY-04-2005), St Compliance achieved (MAY-25-2005)
One routine major monitoring violation
One minor monitoring violation
2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents: