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Comanche County

Population in July 2008: 129. Population change since 2000: -3.7%
 

Males: 65  (50.7%)
Females: 64  (49.3%)

Median resident age:  33.5 years
Oklahoma median age:  35.5 years

Zip code: 73540


Estimated median household income in 2007: $32,253 (it was $25,000 in 2000)
Faxon:  $32,253
Oklahoma:  $41,567

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $17,115
Faxon:  $17,115
Oklahoma:  $22,540

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $51,383 (it was $37,500 in 2000)
Faxon:  $51,383
Oklahoma:  $103,000

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Races in Faxon:

  • White Non-Hispanic (86.6%)
  • Hispanic (7.5%)
  • American Indian (5.2%)
  • Two or more races (4.5%)
  • Other race (2.2%)
  • Korean (0.7%)
  • Other Asian (0.7%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

2008 cost of living index in Faxon: 71.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (23.9%), German (21.6%), Irish (14.2%), English (7.5%), French (4.5%), Dutch (2.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1110 feet

Land area: 0.26 square miles.

Population density: 498 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Faxon

  • High school or higher: 83.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.4%
  • Unemployed: 1.4%
  • Mean travel time to work: 30.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Faxon town

  • Never married: 30.3%
  • Now married: 57.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 2.5%
  • Divorced: 9.8%

0 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.0%
Oklahoma:  3.8%


According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Faxon, Oklahoma in May 2009.
The ratio of number of residents in Faxon to the number of sex offenders is 65 to 1.

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

Faxon:  0.5% ($199)
Oklahoma:  0.8% ($523)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lawton, OK (13.9 miles , pop. 92,757).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Oklahoma City, OK (92.3 miles , pop. 506,132).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (154.3 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Chattanooga, OK (2.2 miles ), Southwest Comanche, OK (2.4 miles ), Geronimo, OK (3.4 miles ), Cache, OK (3.5 miles ), East Tillman, OK (3.7 miles ), Lawton, OK (3.7 miles ), Indiahoma, OK (3.9 miles ), Loveland, OK (3.9 miles) .

Latitude: 34.46 N, Longitude: 98.58 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 580

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Population change in the 1990s: +7 (+5.5%).


Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (23%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (13%)
  • Furniture and home furnishings, and household appliance stores (8%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (8%)
  • Truck transportation (8%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (8%)
  • Public administration (8%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (35%)
  • Public administration (26%)
  • Accommodation and food services (10%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (6%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (6%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (6%)
  • Educational services (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (15%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (13%)
  • Carpenters (13%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (10%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (10%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Health technologists and technicians (13%)
  • Computer specialists (10%)
  • Occupational and physical therapist assistants and aides (10%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (10%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (10%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Business operations specialists (6%)



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Faxon-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Oklahoma state average. It is 261% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/24/1957, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 12.8 miles away from the Faxon town center killed 4 people and injured 5 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/26/1962, a category 4 tornado 16.8 miles away from the town center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Faxon-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Oklahoma state average. It is 79% 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 24.2 miles away from Faxon 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 60.1 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 22.4 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 60.1 miles away from Faxon 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 60.2 miles away from the city center
On 10/6/2006 at 22:13:16, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 59.3 miles away from Faxon center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Faxon:
  • PHS INDIAN HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; LAWTON, OK)
  • COMANCHE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 18 miles; LAWTON, OK)
  • JIM TALIAFERRO COMM MENTAL HEALTH CTR (about 18 miles; LAWTON, OK)

Political contributions by individuals in Faxon, OK

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Faxon:
  • CAMERON UNIVERSITY (about 18 miles; LAWTON, OK; Full-time enrollment: 3,529)
  • MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 42 miles; WICHITA FALLS, TX; FT enrollment: 4,619)
  • SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 75 miles; WEATHERFORD, OK; FT enrollment: 4,360)
  • UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA NORMAN CAMPUS (about 83 miles; NORMAN, OK; FT enrollment: 20,154)
  • OKLAHOMA CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 87 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; FT enrollment: 5,220)
  • OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY-OKLAHOMA CITY (about 92 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; FT enrollment: 2,164)
  • OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY (about 93 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; FT enrollment: 3,234)

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Drinking water stations with addresses in Faxon and their reported violations in the past:

FAXON (Population served: 134, Purch_groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-1998, Contaminant: Coliform
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In SEP-1998, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Boil Water Order (OCT-01-1998), St Compliance achieved (OCT-09-1998)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between JUL-2001 and DEC-2025, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (JUL-30-2001)
  • Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between JAN-2001 and DEC-2025, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (JUL-30-2001)
  • Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between JUL-2000 and DEC-2025, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (JUL-30-2001)
  • Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between JAN-2000 and DEC-2025, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (JUL-30-2001)
  • 20 routine major monitoring violations
  • 2 minor monitoring violations

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

Percentage of family households:
This town:  71.2%
Whole state:  68.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  3.8%
Whole state:  4.0%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  13.8%
Whole state:  14.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  4.4%
Whole state:  6.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Faxon, OK



Faxon 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 above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Faxon travel time to work


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2004 Presidential Election results in Comanche County Oklahoma:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (55%)
  • Electricity (32%)
  • Wood (6%)
  • Utility gas (4%)
  • No fuel used (4%)


Religion statistics for Faxon

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 56.65%
Here56.7%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchAssemblies of GodChurches of Christ
Adherents56.0%12.8%7.8%3.6%3.0%
Congregations24.7%14.4%2.7%9.6%11.0%
NameChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church, colloquially Mormon Church)Christian Churches and Churches of ChristLutheran ChurchSalvation ArmyOther
Adherents1.8%1.7%1.6%1.4%10.5%
Congregations1.4%2.7%1.4%0.7%31.5%
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$99
Water Supply 0$0 1$450
Totals for Government 0$0 2$549



Faxon government finances in 2002:
  • Construction - General: $151,000
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $41,000
    Central Staff Services: $2,000
    Regular Highways: $1,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $8,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $8,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $4,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $4,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $17,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $41,000
  • State Intergovernmental - All Other: $143,000
    Highways: $1,000
  • Tax - Public Utilities: $2,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $3,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $0

10.54% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($29,552 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  10.54%
Oklahoma average:  8.21%

1.33% of residents moved from foreign countries ($3,845 average AGI)
Comanche County:  1.33%
Oklahoma average:  0.15%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Oklahoma County, OK  0.37% ($24,873 average AGI)
from Honolulu County, HI  0.28% ($34,380)
from Stephens County, OK  0.23% ($28,193)


12.80% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,661 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  12.80%
Oklahoma average:  7.91%

0.96% of residents moved to foreign countries ($2,426 average AGI)
Comanche County:  0.96%
Oklahoma average:  0.09%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Oklahoma County, OK  0.53% ($26,025 average AGI)
to Cleveland County, OK  0.30% ($28,509)
to Stephens County, OK  0.28% ($36,925)


Strongest AM radio stations in Faxon:
  • 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)
  • KWFS (1290 AM; 5 kW; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • 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.)
  • 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.)
  • KAHZ (1360 AM; 50 kW; HURST, TX)
  • 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.)
  • 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.)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Faxon:
  • KZCD (94.1 FM; LAWTON, OK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KLAW (101.3 FM; LAWTON, OK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KBZQ (99.5 FM; LAWTON, OK; Owner: WILLIAM R. FRITSCH, JR.)
  • KNIN-FM (92.9 FM; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KVRW (107.3 FM; LAWTON, OK; Owner: PAT-TOWER, INC.)
  • KMGZ (95.3 FM; LAWTON, OK; Owner: BROADCO OF TEXAS, INC.)
  • KSYE (91.5 FM; FREDERICK, OK; Owner: CRISWELL CENTER FOR BIBLICAL STUDIES)
  • KYYI (104.7 FM; BURKBURNETT, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KCCU (89.3 FM; LAWTON, OK; Owner: CAMERON UNIVERSITY)
  • KWFS-FM (102.3 FM; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KVRS (90.3 FM; LAWTON, OK; Owner: LAWTON EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING SERVICES)
  • KBZS (106.3 FM; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFXI (92.1 FM; MARLOW, OK; Owner: DFWU, INC.)
  • KLUR (99.9 FM; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KQXC-FM (103.9 FM; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KJCM (100.3 FM; SNYDER, OK; Owner: ALTUS EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING FOUNDATION)
  • K275AE (102.9 FM; LAWTON, OK; Owner: CAMERON UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around Faxon:
  • K38GL (Channel 38; LAWTON, OK; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K53DS (Channel 53; LAWTON, OK; Owner: MISSION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSWO-TV (Channel 7; LAWTON, OK; Owner: KSWO TELEVISION COMPANY, INC.)
  • KJTL (Channel 18; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: MISSION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K47DK (Channel 47; GRANDFIELD, OK; Owner: MISSION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K21DC (Channel 21; LAWTON, OK; Owner: LOCKE SUPPLY CO.)
  • KFDX-TV (Channel 3; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF WICHITA FALLS, L.L.C.)
  • KAUZ-TV (Channel 6; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: CHELSEY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF WICHITA FALLS, LLC)
  • K49GC (Channel 49; LAWTON, OK; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)



FAA Registered Aircrafts: 2
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 421B (Fixed wing multi engine, Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 8, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 172 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR TSIO-520 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 421MZ , Serial Number: 421B0049, Year manufactured: 1970, Airworthiness Date: 10/12/1970
    Registrant (Corporation): Wind River Construction LLC, 5749 Sw Airport Rd, Faxon, OK 73540
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 421C (Fixed wing multi engine, Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 8, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR GTSI0-520-F-K (435 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 421RS , Serial Number: 421C0903, Year manufactured: 1980, Airworthiness Date: 09/06/1980
    Registrant (Corporation): Wind River Construction LLC, 5749 Sw Airport Rd, Faxon, OK 73540


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 3


Faxon on our top lists:
  • #6 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents relocating to foreign countries in 2006 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #10 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents relocating from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #13 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents relocating to foreign countries in 2006"
  • #18 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest carbon monoxide air pollution readings in 2005 (ppm)"
  • #20 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents relocating from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006"
  • #30 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents relocating to other counties in 2006 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #63 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #64 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people moving out compared to moving in (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #70 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents relocating to other counties in 2006"
  • #72 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #81 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of births per 1000 residents 2000-2003 (pop 50,000+)"

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