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Alfalfa County

Population in July 2008: 143. Population change since 2000: -8.3%
 

Males: 67  (47.4%)
Females: 76  (52.6%)

Median resident age:  41.3 years
Oklahoma median age:  35.5 years

Zip code: 73722


Estimated median household income in 2007: $45,385 (it was $34,375 in 2000)
Burlington:  $45,385
Oklahoma:  $41,567

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $23,457
Burlington:  $23,457
Oklahoma:  $22,540

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $49,942 (it was $29,800 in 2000)
Burlington:  $49,942
Oklahoma:  $103,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $60,266; Detached houses: $55,383; Townhouses or other attached units: $94,299

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Races in Burlington:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.1%)
  • American Indian (1.3%)
  • Two or more races (1.3%)
  • Black (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Burlington: 70.8 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (29.5%), English (24.4%), Irish (10.9%), United States (10.9%), Dutch (6.4%), Danish (2.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1218 feet

Land area: 0.27 square miles.

Population density: 521 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Burlington

  • High school or higher: 94.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 34.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 15.8%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 15.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Burlington town

  • Never married: 15.8%
  • Now married: 77.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 3.0%
  • Divorced: 3.8%

0 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.0%
Oklahoma:  3.8%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this town in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Burlington:  0.9% ($264)
Oklahoma:  0.8% ($523)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Wichita, KS (81.0 miles , pop. 344,284).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (298.4 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: North Alfalfa, OK (2.6 miles ), Byron, OK (2.7 miles) , Amorita, OK (2.7 miles) , Capron, OK (2.9 miles) , Kiowa, KS (3.0 miles ), Cherokee, OK (3.3 miles ), Hazelton, KS (3.6 miles) , Hardtner, KS (3.8 miles) .

Latitude: 36.90 N, Longitude: 98.42 W

Area code: 580

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Population change in the 1990s: -12 (-7.1%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (36%)
  • Public administration (15%)
  • Warehousing and storage (13%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Machinery, equipment, and supplies merchant wholesalers (4%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (4%)
  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (33%)
  • Warehousing and storage (11%)
  • U. S. Postal service (9%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (9%)
  • Health care (9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (4%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Farmers and farm managers (23%)
  • Top executives (13%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (13%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (13%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Operations specialties managers except financial managers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (17%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (13%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (9%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)



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Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Burlington-area historical tornado activity is near Oklahoma state average. It is 174% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/17/1976, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 13.2 miles away from the Burlington town center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/2/1956, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 0.2 miles away from the town center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Burlington-area historical earthquake activity is slightly below Oklahoma state average. It is 88% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/15/1995 at 00:31:33, a magnitude 4.1 (3.8 LG, 4.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 14.9 miles away from Burlington center
On 10/30/1998 at 17:41:22, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, 3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 46.1 miles away from the city center
On 1/14/1993 at 17:06:10, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 22.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/1994 at 03:28:58, a magnitude 3.0 (2.8 LG, 3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 48.6 miles away from Burlington center
On 10/25/1999 at 23:19:58, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 16.2 mi) earthquake occurred 68.5 miles away from the city center
On 1/24/1991 at 05:00:26, a magnitude 3.0 (2.9 LG, 3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 72.0 miles away from Burlington center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Burlington:
  • SHARE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 14 miles; ALVA, OK)
  • KIOWA DISTRICT HOSPITAL (about 18 miles; KIOWA, KS)
  • HOSPITAL DISTRICT #6 OF HARPER COUNTY (about 26 miles; ANTHONY, KS)

Political contributions by individuals in Burlington, OK

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Burlington:
  • WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 76 miles; WICHITA, KS; Full-time enrollment: 10,403)
  • FRIENDS UNIVERSITY (about 80 miles; WICHITA, KS; FT enrollment: 2,983)
  • HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 84 miles; HUTCHINSON, KS; FT enrollment: 2,268)
  • COWLEY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 86 miles; ARKANSAS CITY, KS; FT enrollment: 2,392)
  • LANGSTON UNIVERSITY (about 93 miles; LANGSTON, OK; FT enrollment: 2,324)
  • SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 97 miles; WEATHERFORD, OK; FT enrollment: 4,360)
  • OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 98 miles; STILLWATER, OK; FT enrollment: 16,937)
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Drinking water stations with addresses in Burlington and their reported violations in the past:

BURLINGTON (Population served: 156, Purch_groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • 2 minor monitoring violations

Average household size:
This town:  2.6 people
Oklahoma:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  80.0%
Whole state:  68.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  1.7%
Whole state:  4.0%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  1.2%
Whole state:  14.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  0.0%
Whole state:  6.1%


Burlington compared to Oklahoma state average:
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.


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Banks with branches in Burlington (2009 data):
  • Alva State Bank & Trust Company: Burlington Branch at 5th And Locust, branch established on 1995-05-15. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $183.3 mil, Deposits: $145.8 mil, headquarters in Alva, OK, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Grace Investment Company, Inc.



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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (94%)
  • Electricity (6%)


Religion statistics for Burlington

Adherents


NameUnited Methodist ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Christian Churches and Churches of ChristChurches of Christ
Adherents35.6%19.6%17.7%5.0%5.0%
Congregations17.1%5.7%17.1%5.7%11.4%
NameCatholic ChurchChurch of the NazareneAssemblies of GodUnited Church of ChristOther religions
Adherents3.9%3.3%2.9%1.5%5.5%
Congregations5.7%8.6%8.6%2.9%17.1%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 1$867
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$693
Electric Power 2$3,454$20,7240$0
Totals for Government 2$3,454$20,7242$1,560



Burlington government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $10,000
    All Other: $7,000
    Sewerage: $0
  • Construction - Fire Protection: $10,000
    Regular Highways: $1,000
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $133,000
    Gas Utilities: $85,000
    Water Utilities: $43,000
    Fire Protection: $9,000
    Central Staff Services: $5,000
    Solid Waste Management: $1,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $2,000
    Highways: $1,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $12,000
    Property Sale Other: $10,000
    Interest Earnings: $7,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $207,000
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $150,000
    Gas Utilities: $69,000
    Water Utilities: $26,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Housing & Community Development: $10,000
    Highways: $1,000
  • Tax - Total General Sales: $7,000
    Public Utilities: $1,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $45,000

5.89% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($27,131 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.89%
Oklahoma average:  8.21%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Garfield County, OK  1.01% ($30,412 average AGI)
from Woods County, OK  0.83% ($21,143)


7.00% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,739 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.00%
Oklahoma average:  7.91%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Garfield County, OK  1.35% ($26,087 average AGI)
to Woods County, OK  0.76% ($32,846)
to Major County, OK  0.71% ($38,500)


Strongest AM radio stations in Burlington:
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KCRC (1390 AM; 10 kW; ENID, OK; Owner: CHISHOLM TRAIL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KOMA (1520 AM; 50 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • KALV (1430 AM; 1 kW; ALVA, OK; Owner: MM&K OF ALVA, INC.)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KWLS (1290 AM; 5 kW; PRATT, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFTI (1070 AM; 10 kW; WICHITA, KS; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KTBZ (1430 AM; 25 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMUS (1380 AM; 20 kW; MUSKOGEE, OK; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Burlington:
  • KQBL (96.9 FM; ENID, OK; Owner: CHAMPLIN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KNID (99.7 FM; ALVA, OK; Owner: CHRISHOLM TRAIL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KREJ (101.7 FM; MEDICINE LODGE, KS; Owner: FLORIDA PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • KSNS (91.5 FM; MEDICINE LODGE, KS; Owner: FLORIDA PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Burlington:
  • K60ER (Channel 60; CHEROKEE & ALVA, OK; Owner: SHAFER TRANSLATOR, INC.)
  • K62EH (Channel 62; CHEROKEE & ALVA, OK; Owner: SHAFER TRANSLATOR, INC.)
  • K64EA (Channel 64; CHEROKEE & ALVA, OK; Owner: SHAFER TRANSLATOR, INC.)
  • K56FK (Channel 56; ALVA - CHEROKEE, OK; Owner: SHAFER TRANSLATOR, INC.)
  • K58EM (Channel 58; ALVA - CHEROKEE, OK; Owner: SHAFER TRANSLATOR, INC.)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2
  • Edward G Roach, Burlington Site, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 91.4 m
    Registrant: Sterling Acquisition 2008 LLC, 5900 Broken Sound Pkwy, Nw, Boca Raton, FL 33487, Phone: (561) 995-7670, Email:
  • Stephen Flessner, W Side Of Town, Type: Silo, Structure height: 39.6 m, Overall height: 42.6 m
    Registrant: Wiley Rein LLP, 1776 K Street, Nw, Washington, DC 20006, Phone: (202) 719-7000, Email:


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