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Stephens County

Population in July 2008: 976. Population change since 2000: +2.3%
 

Males: 504  (51.7%)
Females: 472  (48.3%)

Median resident age:  38.5 years
Oklahoma median age:  35.5 years

Zip codes: 73055.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $50,336 (it was $38,125 in 2000)
Central High:  $50,336
Oklahoma:  $41,567

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $22,702
Central High:  $22,702
Oklahoma:  $22,540

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $108,933 (it was $65,000 in 2000)
Central High:  $108,933
Oklahoma:  $103,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $134,014; Detached houses: $153,455; Mobile homes: $38,846

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Races in Central High:

  • White Non-Hispanic (91.3%)
  • American Indian (5.5%)
  • Two or more races (3.5%)
  • Hispanic (2.4%)
  • Other race (0.7%)

2008 cost of living index in Central High: 77.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (14.0%), English (9.3%), German (8.8%), Irish (6.1%), French (2.7%), Dutch (1.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1180 feet

Land area: 53.6 square miles.

Population density: 18 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Central High

  • High school or higher: 81.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.1%
  • Unemployed: 3.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 27.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Central High town

  • Never married: 17.4%
  • Now married: 70.1%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 5.4%
  • Divorced: 6.0%

21 residents are foreign born (1.5% Europe, 0.6% Latin America).

This town:  2.2%
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:

Central High:  0.5% ($345)
Oklahoma:  0.8% ($523)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lawton, OK (19.2 miles , pop. 92,757).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Oklahoma City, OK (67.4 miles , pop. 506,132).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (146.0 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Marlow, OK (2.7 miles ), Duncan, OK (3.2 miles ), Sterling, OK (3.2 miles ), Empire City, OK (3.3 miles ), Southeast Comanche, OK (3.5 miles ), Rush Springs, OK (3.7 miles ), Northeast Comanche, OK (3.7 miles ), Bray, OK (3.7 miles ).

Latitude: 34.62 N, Longitude: 98.08 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 580

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Population change in the 1990s: +118 (+14.1%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Mining (11%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (10%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Plastics and rubber products (8%)
  • Construction (8%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (6%)
  • Transportation equipment (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (20%)
  • Educational services (18%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Finance and insurance (8%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Cashiers (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (5%)
  • Secondary school teachers (5%)



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Central High-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Oklahoma state average. It is 322% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/24/1957, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 18.5 miles away from the Central High town center killed 4 people and injured 5 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/3/1999, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 37.9 miles away from the town center killed 36 people and injured 583 people and caused $1000 million in damages.


Central High-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Oklahoma state average. It is 57% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/28/1998 at 14:13:01, a magnitude 4.2 (3.9 MB, 4.2 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 22.3 miles away from Central High 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 29.6 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) earthquake occurred 93.7 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 29.6 miles away from Central High center
On 2/8/2002 at 16:07:13, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 17.7 miles away from the city center
On 12/17/1992 at 07:18:04, a magnitude 3.6 (3.5 LG, 3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 29.8 miles away from Central High center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Central High:
  • DUNCAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL, INC (about 10 miles; DUNCAN, OK)
  • PHS INDIAN HOSPITAL (about 18 miles; LAWTON, OK)
  • COMANCHE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 21 miles; LAWTON, OK)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Central High:
  • CAMERON UNIVERSITY (about 21 miles; LAWTON, OK; Full-time enrollment: 3,529)
  • UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA NORMAN CAMPUS (about 55 miles; NORMAN, OK; FT enrollment: 20,154)
  • MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 59 miles; WICHITA FALLS, TX; FT enrollment: 4,619)
  • OKLAHOMA CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 62 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; FT enrollment: 5,220)
  • OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY-OKLAHOMA CITY (about 67 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; FT enrollment: 2,164)
  • OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY (about 68 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; FT enrollment: 3,234)
  • UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER (about 68 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; FT enrollment: 2,447)

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Notable location: Denton (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Central High include: Denton Church (A), Central Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Denton Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Reservoirs: Oknoname 137062 Reservoir (A), Oknoname 137086 Reservoir (B), Oknoname 137088 Reservoir (C), Oknoname 137063 Reservoir (D), Oknoname 137064 Reservoir (E), Oknoname 137065 Reservoir (F), Oknoname 137011 Reservoir (G), Oknoname 137008 Reservoir (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Average household size:
This town:  2.7 people
Oklahoma:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  83.2%
Whole state:  68.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  2.6%
Whole state:  4.0%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  14.1%
Whole state:  14.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  6.7%
Whole state:  6.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Central High, OK



Central High compared to Oklahoma state average:
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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2004 Presidential Election results in Stephens County Oklahoma:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (48%)
  • Electricity (31%)
  • Utility gas (16%)
  • Other fuel (3%)
  • Wood (2%)
  • No fuel used (1%)


Religion statistics for Central High

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchAssemblies of GodChurches of Christ
Adherents55.7%13.0%5.6%5.2%5.1%
Congregations28.7%9.2%2.3%10.3%12.6%
NameAmerican Baptist AssociationChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)National Association of Free Will BaptistsChurch of the NazareneOther religions
Adherents4.3%3.3%1.3%1.1%5.4%
Congregations5.7%2.3%4.6%3.4%20.7%
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$100
Totals for Government 0$0 1$100



Central High government finances in 2002:
  • Construction - General: $73,000
    Regular Highways: $7,000
  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $4,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Fire Protection: $20,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $28,000
  • State Intergovernmental - All Other: $106,000
    Highways: $9,000
    General Support: $3,000
  • Tax - NEC: $11,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $2,000

6.44% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($35,095 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.44%
Oklahoma average:  8.21%

0.10% of residents moved from foreign countries ($711 average AGI)
Stephens County:  0.10%
Oklahoma average:  0.15%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Comanche County, OK  0.75% ($36,925 average AGI)
from Oklahoma County, OK  0.45% ($32,969)
from Grady County, OK  0.35% ($28,673)


6.03% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($32,773 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.03%
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 Comanche County, OK  0.59% ($28,193 average AGI)
to Oklahoma County, OK  0.52% ($30,151)
to Cleveland County, OK  0.36% ($34,000)


Strongest AM radio stations in Central High:
  • KOMA (1520 AM; 50 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • KJON (850 AM; daytime; 5 kW; ANADARKO, OK; Owner: CARROLLTON BROADCASTING OF TEXAS, LP)
  • KCAF (990 AM; 10 kW; FARMERSVILLE, TX; Owner: RENAISSANCE RADIO, INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KPTK (1380 AM; 1 kW; LAWTON, OK; Owner: PERRY BROADCASTING OF SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA, INC.)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • WWLS (640 AM; 5 kW; MOORE, OK; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KRLD (1080 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KAHZ (1360 AM; 50 kW; HURST, TX)
  • KESS (1270 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: KESS-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KFXR (1190 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KZMP (1540 AM; 50 kW; UNIVERSITY PARK, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Central High:
  • KFXI (92.1 FM; MARLOW, OK; Owner: DFWU, INC.)
  • KJRF (91.1 FM; LAWTON, OK; Owner: THE CHRISTIAN CENTER INC)
  • KSYY (105.3 FM; KINGFISHER, OK; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KCCU (89.3 FM; LAWTON, OK; Owner: CAMERON UNIVERSITY)
  • KKEN (97.1 FM; DUNCAN, OK; Owner: PERRY BROADCASTING OF SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA, INC.)
  • KNIN-FM (92.9 FM; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKNG-FM (93.3 FM; NEWCASTLE, OK; Owner: TYLER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KRMP (103.5 FM; ANADARKO, OK; Owner: PERRY BROADCASTING OF SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA, INC.)
  • KDDQ (105.3 FM; COMANCHE, OK; Owner: PERRY BROADCASTING OF SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA, INC.)
  • KZCD (94.1 FM; LAWTON, OK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KLAW (101.3 FM; LAWTON, OK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KVRW (107.3 FM; LAWTON, OK; Owner: PAT-TOWER, INC.)
  • KBZQ (99.5 FM; LAWTON, OK; Owner: WILLIAM R. FRITSCH, JR.)
  • KBLP (105.1 FM; LINDSAY, OK; Owner: SO. CENTRAL OKLA. B/C & ADVERTISING)
  • KWCO-FM (105.5 FM; CHICKASHA, OK; Owner: TYLER ENTERPRISES, L.L.C.)
  • KMGZ (95.3 FM; LAWTON, OK; Owner: BROADCO OF TEXAS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Central High:
  • KWTV (Channel 9; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: GRIFFIN ENTITIES, L.L.C.)
  • K38GL (Channel 38; LAWTON, OK; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K53DS (Channel 53; LAWTON, OK; Owner: MISSION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K21DC (Channel 21; LAWTON, OK; Owner: LOCKE SUPPLY CO.)
  • K54BB (Channel 54; DUNCAN, OK; Owner: OKLAHOMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
  • K49GC (Channel 49; LAWTON, OK; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

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