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Washita County

Population in July 2007: 3,719.
Males: 1,746  (47.0%)
Females: 1,973  (53.0%)

Median resident age:  40.7 years
Oklahoma median age:  35.5 years

Estimated median household income in 2007: $34,195 (it was $27,910 in 2000)
Central Washita:  $34,195
Oklahoma:  $41,567

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $19,610
Central Washita:  $19,610
Oklahoma:  $22,540

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $65,741 (it was $44,300 in 2000)
Central Washita:  $65,741
Oklahoma:  $103,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $77,726; Detached houses: $78,855; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $33,244; Mobile homes: $31,744

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Races in Central Washita:

  • White Non-Hispanic (95.4%)
  • Hispanic (2.5%)
  • Two or more races (1.5%)
  • Other race (1.0%)

2008 cost of living index in Central Washita: 75.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 850 feet

Land area: 191.8 square miles.

Population density: 19 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in Central Washita

  • High school or higher: 78.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.6%
  • Unemployed: 2.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 18.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Central Washita CCD

  • Never married: 16.1%
  • Now married: 60.3%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 13.0%
  • Divorced: 10.6%

21 residents are foreign born

This place:  0.6%
Oklahoma:  3.8%

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

Central Washita:  0.4% ($199)
Oklahoma:  0.8% ($523)
Central Washita satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lawton, OK (56.4 miles , pop. 92,757).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Oklahoma City, OK (82.2 miles , pop. 506,132).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (212.8 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: New Cordell, OK (1.0 miles ), Bessie, OK (2.6 miles) , Dill City, OK (3.0 miles ), Rocky, OK (3.2 miles) , Northeast Washita, OK (3.4 miles ), Burns Flat, OK (3.5 miles ), Corn, OK (3.5 miles ), Southwest Washita, OK (3.6 miles ).

Latitude: 35.29 N, Longitude: 98.97 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 580

Central Washita household income distribution Central Washita home values distribution

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (17%)
  • Construction (15%)
  • Repair and maintenance (8%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Educational services (6%)
  • Mining (6%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (16%)
  • Educational services (11%)
  • Public administration (11%)
  • Textile mills and textile products (8%)
  • Food and beverage stores (7%)
  • Social assistance (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Cashiers (6%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)



Central Washita-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Oklahoma state average. It is 265% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/25/1962, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 6.1 miles away from the Central Washita place center injured 9 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 10/9/2001, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 1.6 miles away from the place center injured 9 people and caused $100 million in damages.


Central Washita-area historical earthquake activity is slightly below Oklahoma state average. It is 87% 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 47.1 miles away from Central Washita 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 85.7 miles away from the city center
On 2/8/2002 at 16:07:13, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 52.0 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) earthquake occurred 86.4 miles away from Central Washita 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 87.3 miles away from the city center
On 4/5/1995 at 05:31:16, a magnitude 3.0 (2.8 LG, 3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 6.7 miles away from Central Washita center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

Hospitals/medical centers near Central Washita:
  • CORDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 7 miles; CORDELL, OK)
  • CLINTON INDIAN HOSPITAL (about 16 miles; CLINTON, OK)
  • INTEGRIS CLINTON REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 16 miles; CLINTON, OK)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Central Washita:
  • SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 23 miles; WEATHERFORD, OK; Full-time enrollment: 4,360)
  • CAMERON UNIVERSITY (about 52 miles; LAWTON, OK; FT enrollment: 3,529)
  • OKLAHOMA CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 80 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; FT enrollment: 5,220)
  • OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY-OKLAHOMA CITY (about 81 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; FT enrollment: 2,164)
  • OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY (about 83 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; FT enrollment: 3,234)
  • UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER (about 84 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; FT enrollment: 2,447)
  • SOUTHERN NAZARENE UNIVERSITY (about 86 miles; BETHANY, OK; FT enrollment: 2,002)

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Notable locations in Central Washita: Camp Spring Lake (A), Red Bluff (B), Center Point School (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Central Washita include: Herold Mennonite Church (A), Brethren Church (B), First Assembly of God Church (C), Calvary Baptist Church (D), First Presbyterian Church (E), Church of First Born (F), Grace Family Fellowship (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Dugford Cemetery (1), Cloud Chief Cemetery (2), Strickland Cemetery (3), Sod Cemetery (4), Elm Flat Cemetery (5), Sichar Cemetery (6), Cordell Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Oak Creek Site 2a Reservoir (A), Oknoname 149022 Reservoir (B), Oknoname 149024 Reservoir (C), Oknoname 149026 Reservoir (D), Oknoname 149028 Reservoir (E), Oknoname 149033 Reservoir (F), Oknoname 149034 Reservoir (G), Oknoname 149038 Reservoir (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Rocky Creek (A), Corn Creek (B), Cloud Creek (C), Boggy Creek (D), North Cavalry Creek (E), South Fork Cavalry Creek (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Average household size:
This place:  2.4 people
Oklahoma:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  54.2%
Whole state:  68.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  3.2%
Whole state:  4.0%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  15.6%
Whole state:  14.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  6.8%
Whole state:  6.1%

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


120 people in nursing homes
19 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)


Central Washita 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.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Educational Attainment




School Enrollment by Level of School






2004 Presidential Election results in Washita County Oklahoma:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (75%)
  • Electricity (16%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (7%)
  • Wood (2%)


Religion statistics for Central Washita

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchChurches of Christ U.S. Conference of Mennonite Brethren ChurchesAmerican Baptist Association
Adherents48.1%18.4%8.4%6.6%3.6%
Congregations17.9%15.4%20.5%5.1%5.1%
NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaAssemblies of GodPresbyterian Church (USA)Christian Churches and Churches of ChristOther religions
Adherents2.4%2.4%2.0%1.9%6.2%
Congregations2.6%7.7%5.1%2.6%17.9%
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.


9.79% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($29,332 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  9.79%
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 Beckham County, OK  1.65% ($28,082 average AGI)
from Custer County, OK  1.38% ($25,686)
from Oklahoma County, OK  0.54% ($24,250)


8.95% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($34,985 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.95%
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 Custer County, OK  1.92% ($26,000 average AGI)
to Beckham County, OK  1.72% ($51,714)
to Canadian County, OK  0.41% ($50,467)


Strongest AM radio stations in Central Washita:
  • KOMA (1520 AM; 50 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • KCLI (1320 AM; 1 kW; CLINTON, OK; Owner: WRIGHT BROADCASTING SYSTEMS, INC.)
  • KJON (850 AM; daytime; 5 kW; ANADARKO, OK; Owner: CARROLLTON BROADCASTING OF TEXAS, LP)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KTJS (1420 AM; 1 kW; HOBART, OK; Owner: FUCHS RADIO, LLC)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KADS (1240 AM; 1 kW; ELK CITY, OK; Owner: PARAGON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KWEY (1590 AM; 1 kW; WEATHERFORD, OK; Owner: WRIGHT BROADCASTING SYSTEMS, INC.)
  • KCAF (990 AM; 10 kW; FARMERSVILLE, TX; Owner: RENAISSANCE RADIO, INC.)
  • WWLS (640 AM; 5 kW; MOORE, OK; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KRLD (1080 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Central Washita:
  • KRMP (103.5 FM; ANADARKO, OK; Owner: PERRY BROADCASTING OF SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA, INC.)
  • KQMX (95.5 FM; CLINTON, OK; Owner: WRIGHT BROADCASTING SYSTEMS, INC)
  • KYCU (89.1 FM; CLINTON, OK; Owner: CAMERON UNIVERSITY)
  • KWEY-FM (97.3 FM; WEATHERFORD, OK; Owner: WRIGHT BROADCASTING SYSTEMS, INC.)
  • KCDL (99.3 FM; CORDELL, OK; Owner: WRIGHT BROADCASTING SYSTEMS, INC.)
  • KTIJ (98.5 FM; ELK CITY, OK; Owner: FUCHS RADIO, LLC)
  • KQTZ (105.9 FM; HOBART, OK; Owner: ALTUS RADIO, INC.)
  • KECO (96.5 FM; ELK CITY, OK; Owner: PARAGON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • K209DI (89.7 FM; ELK CITY, OK; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • K216FR (91.1 FM; CLINTON, OK; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KXOO (94.3 FM; ELK CITY, OK; Owner: PARAGON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KAYM (90.5 FM; WEATHERFORD, OK; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)

TV broadcast stations around Central Washita:
  • K29EI (Channel 29; ELK CITY, OK; Owner: NORTHFORK TV TRANSLATOR SYSTEM)
  • K44AP (Channel 44; ELK CITY, ETC., OK; Owner: NORTHFORK TV TRANSLATOR SYSTEM)
  • K46AN (Channel 46; ELK CITY, OK; Owner: NORTHFORK TV TRANSLATOR SYSTEM)
  • K48AP (Channel 48; ELK CITY, ETC., OK; Owner: NORTHFORK TV TRANSLATOR SYSTEM)
  • K50AL (Channel 50; ELK CITY, OK; Owner: NORTHFORK TV TRANSLATOR SYSTEM)
  • K54CM (Channel 54; ELK CITY, OK; Owner: NORTHFORK TV TRANSLATOR SYSTEM)
  • K56EY (Channel 56; ELK CITY, OK; Owner: NORTHFORK TV TRANSLATOR SYSTEM)
  • K17DH (Channel 17; WEATHERFORD, OK; Owner: NORTHFORK TV TRANSLATOR SYSTEM)
  • K20DX (Channel 20; WEATHERFORD, OK; Owner: NORTHFORK TV TRANSLATOR SYSTEM)
  • K22ED (Channel 22; WEATHERFORD, OK; Owner: NORTHFORK TV TRANSLATOR SYSTEM)


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