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Jackson County

Population in July 2007: 89. Population change since 2000: -6.3%
 

Males: 45  (51.0%)
Females: 44  (49.0%)
Median resident age:  37.0 years
Oklahoma median age:  35.5 years

Zip code: 73539


Estimated median household income in 2007: $46,485 (it was $35,208 in 2000)
Elmer:  $46,485
Oklahoma:  $41,567

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $46,087 (it was $27,500 in 2000)
Elmer:  $46,087
Oklahoma:  $103,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $56,063; Detached houses: $61,907; Mobile homes: $11,667

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Races in Elmer:

  • White Non-Hispanic (82.3%)
  • Hispanic (12.5%)
  • Other race (6.3%)
  • American Indian (3.1%)
  • Black (2.1%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (1.0%)
  • Two or more races (1.0%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

2008 cost of living index in Elmer: 68.1 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (13.5%), Irish (13.5%), United States (10.4%), West Indian (6.3%), Dutch (5.2%), French (3.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1308 feet

Land area: 0.43 square miles.

Population density: 205 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in Elmer

  • High school or higher: 66.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.6%
  • Unemployed: 7.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 31.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Elmer town

  • Never married: 7.1%
  • Now married: 77.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 10.0%
  • Divorced: 5.7%

2 residents are foreign born (2.1% Europe).

This town:  2.1%
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:

Elmer:  0.7% ($199)
Oklahoma:  0.8% ($523)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lawton, OK (64.9 miles , pop. 92,757).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Oklahoma City, OK (142.8 miles , pop. 506,132).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (211.1 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Olustee, OK (6.7 miles ), Altus, OK (11.5 miles ), Fargo-Odell, TX (14.5 miles ), West Jackson, OK (14.7 miles ), Tipton, OK (14.8 miles ), Martha, OK (17.1 miles ), East Jackson, OK (17.7 miles ), Headrick, OK (17.9 miles) .

Latitude: 34.48 N, Longitude: 99.35 W

Area code: 580

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Population change in the 1990s: -35 (-26.7%).



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Elmer-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Oklahoma state average. It is 158% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/10/1979, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 23.9 miles away from the Elmer town center killed 11 people and injured 68 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 6/7/1960, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 5.4 miles away from the town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Elmer:
  • JACKSON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 11 miles; ALTUS, OK)
  • CHILLICOTHE HOSPITAL DISTRICT (about 19 miles; CHILLICOTHE, TX)
  • WILBARGER GENERAL HOSPITAL (about 23 miles; VERNON, TX)

Political contributions by individuals in Elmer, OK

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Elmer:
  • ALTUS AFB (about 14 miles; ALTUS, OK; ID: LTS)
  • LAWTON-FORT SILL REGIONAL (about 67 miles; LAWTON, OK; ID: LAW)
  • HENRY POST AAF (about 67 miles; FORT SILL, OK; ID: FSI)
Other public-use airports nearest to Elmer:
  • OLUSTEE MUNI (about 5 miles; OLUSTEE, OK; ID: F09)
  • TIPTON MUNI (about 14 miles; TIPTON, OK; ID: 1O8)
  • ALTUS/QUARTZ MOUNTAIN RGNL (about 15 miles; ALTUS, OK; ID: AXS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Elmer:
  • CAMERON UNIVERSITY (about 65 miles; LAWTON, OK; Full-time enrollment: 3,529)
  • MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 71 miles; WICHITA FALLS, TX; FT enrollment: 4,619)
  • SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 85 miles; WEATHERFORD, OK; FT enrollment: 4,360)
  • OKLAHOMA CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 139 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; FT enrollment: 5,220)
  • HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY (about 141 miles; Abilene, TX; FT enrollment: 2,026)
  • ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY (about 141 miles; ABILENE, TX; FT enrollment: 4,380)
  • OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY-OKLAHOMA CITY (about 142 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; FT enrollment: 2,164)

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Average household size:
This town:  2.3 people
Oklahoma:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  68.3%
Whole state:  68.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  2.4%
Whole state:  4.0%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  9.3%
Whole state:  14.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  4.7%
Whole state:  6.1%


Elmer compared to Oklahoma state average:
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Elmer travel time to work


Elmer mode of transportation to work chart



2004 Presidential Election results in Jackson County Oklahoma:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (63%)
  • Electricity (21%)
  • Utility gas (16%)

Local government employment and payroll (March 2002)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll



Elmer government finances in 2002:
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $1,000
    Financial Administration: $1,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $5,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $1,000
    Highways: $1,000
  • Tax - Public Utilities: $1,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $1,000

10.35% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($32,575 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  10.35%
Oklahoma average:  8.21%

0.92% of residents moved from foreign countries ($3,468 average AGI)
Jackson County:  0.92%
Oklahoma average:  0.15%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Oklahoma County, OK  0.37% ($23,912 average AGI)
from Comanche County, OK  0.33% ($25,167)
from Greer County, OK  0.30% ($26,741)


12.20% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($33,056 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  12.20%
Oklahoma average:  7.91%

1.15% of residents moved to foreign countries ($3,132 average AGI)
Jackson County:  1.15%
Oklahoma average:  0.09%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Oklahoma County, OK  0.59% ($32,255 average AGI)
to Comanche County, OK  0.39% ($25,917)
to Bexar County, TX  0.32% ($39,700)


Strongest AM radio stations in Elmer:
  • KWHW (1450 AM; 1 kW; ALTUS, OK; Owner: ALTUS RADIO, INC.)
  • KCAF (990 AM; 10 kW; FARMERSVILLE, TX; Owner: RENAISSANCE RADIO, INC.)
  • KOMA (1520 AM; 50 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KVWC (1490 AM; 1 kW; VERNON, TX; Owner: K V W C, INC.)
  • KAHZ (1360 AM; 50 kW; HURST, TX)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KESS (1270 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: KESS-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KRLD (1080 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KWFS (1290 AM; 5 kW; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KZMP (1540 AM; 50 kW; UNIVERSITY PARK, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KFXR (1190 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Elmer:
  • KRKZ (93.5 FM; ALTUS, OK; Owner: ALTUS RADIO, INC.)
  • KQTZ (105.9 FM; HOBART, OK; Owner: ALTUS RADIO, INC.)
  • KTIJ (98.5 FM; ELK CITY, OK; Owner: FUCHS RADIO, LLC)
  • KJCM (100.3 FM; SNYDER, OK; Owner: ALTUS EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING FOUNDATION)
  • KEYB (107.9 FM; ALTUS, OK; Owner: ALTUS FM, INC.)
  • KYYI (104.7 FM; BURKBURNETT, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KIXC-FM (100.9 FM; QUANAH, TX; Owner: KIXC-FM L.L.C.)
  • KOCU (90.1 FM; ALTUS, OK; Owner: CAMERON UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around Elmer:
  • K45FH (Channel 45; ALTUS, OK; Owner: COPPER BREAKS TV. TRANSLATOR SYSTEM)
  • K42FL (Channel 42; ALTUS, OK; Owner: NORTHFORK TV TRANSLATOR SYSTEM)
  • K38FJ (Channel 38; ALTUS, OK; Owner: COPPER BREAKS TV TRANSLATOR SYSTEM)
  • K40FL (Channel 40; ALTUS, OK; Owner: COPPER BREAKS TV TRANSLATOR SYSTEM)
  • K49FE (Channel 49; ALTUS, OK; Owner: COPPER BREAKS TV TRANSLATOR SYSTEM)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2
  • NEAL BROWN, 2 Miles North Of Elmer, North Of Intersections Ogf Hwys 283 & 5, Type: Tower, Structure height: 79.2 m, Overall height: 83.5 m, , Licensee ID: L00085110
    Registrant: Cellular Network Partnership, 108 East Robberts Ave., Kingfisher, OK 73750, Phone: (405) 375-4111, Email:
  • Jennifer A Sirovica, Co. Rd. E166 - Hv265/Altus South, Type: Tower, Structure height: 86.8 m, Overall height: 88.3 m
    Registrant: Horvath Towers, LLC, 401 E. Colfax Ave., Suite 101, South Bend, IN 46617, Phone: (574) 237-0464, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • 1 Mi E & 2 Mi N At Int Of Ok Hwy 5 & Us 283, Call Sign: KNGA308, Licensee ID: L00088272
    Assigned Frequencies : 154.540 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/05/1998, Expiration Date: 03/24/2003, Cancelation Date: 06/29/2003
    Registrant: Thurmond, Keith:thurmond, John Dba Thurmond & Thurmond, Rt 1 Box 111, Elmer, OK 73539

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • Elmer, North Of Intersections Of Hwys 283 & 5, 3.2 Km North Of, Type: Tower, Structure height: 79.2 m, Overall height: 83.5 m, Call Sign: WQHL224
    Assigned Frequencies : 6795.00 MHz, 6835.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/28/2007, Expiration Date: 08/28/2017, Certifier: Richard A Ruhl
    Registrant: Lukas, Nace Gutierrez & Sachs, Chartered, 1650 Tysons Blvd., Suite 1500, Mclean, VA 22102, Phone: (703) 584-8665, Fax: (703) 584-8695

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1
  • Call Sign: KC5VZT
    Grant Date: 09/03/1996, Expiration Date: 09/03/2006, Cancelation Date: 09/04/2008
    Registrant: Allan R Mc Gee, Elmer, OK 73539

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