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Beaver County

Population in July 2008: 482. Population change since 2000: -9.4%
 

Males: 236  (49.1%)
Females: 246  (50.9%)

Median resident age:  33.2 years
Oklahoma median age:  35.5 years

Zip codes: 73938.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $35,303 (it was $26,739 in 2000)
Forgan:  $35,303
Oklahoma:  $41,567

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $18,035
Forgan:  $18,035
Oklahoma:  $22,540

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $54,467 (it was $32,500 in 2000)
Forgan:  $54,467
Oklahoma:  $103,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $84,317; Detached houses: $83,558; Mobile homes: $49,048; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $17,500

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Races in Forgan:

  • White Non-Hispanic (83.8%)
  • Hispanic (14.1%)
  • Other race (6.8%)
  • Two or more races (3.2%)
  • American Indian (1.7%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

2008 cost of living index in Forgan: 72.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (16.4%), Irish (13.7%), German (13.2%), English (5.1%), Scotch-Irish (1.9%), French (1.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 2590 feet

Land area: 0.37 square miles.

Population density: 1287 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Forgan

  • High school or higher: 79.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.2%
  • Unemployed: 2.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 22.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Forgan town

  • Never married: 22.3%
  • Now married: 57.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 9.9%
  • Divorced: 10.7%

44 residents are foreign born (7.9% Latin America).

This town:  8.3%
Oklahoma:  3.8%


According to our research there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Forgan, Oklahoma in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Forgan to the number of sex offenders is 161 to 1.

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

Forgan:  0.6% ($199)
Oklahoma:  0.8% ($523)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Amarillo, TX (138.9 miles , pop. 173,627).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Wichita, KS (184.3 miles , pop. 344,284).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (355.0 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: North Beaver, OK (1.6 miles ), Beaver, OK (2.6 miles ), South Beaver, OK (4.3 miles ), Knowles, OK (4.4 miles) , Kismet, KS (4.7 miles ), Liberal, KS (4.8 miles ), Plains, KS (5.0 miles ), Gate, OK (5.2 miles) .

Latitude: 36.91 N, Longitude: 100.54 W

Area code: 580

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Population change in the 1990s: +50 (+10.4%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (12%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (9%)
  • Mining (8%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (8%)
  • Educational services (7%)
  • Truck transportation (6%)
  • Utilities (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (12%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (11%)
  • Accommodation and food services (11%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (6%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, and souvenir, and other miscellaneous stores (6%)
  • Educational services (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (15%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (10%)
  • Other protective service workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (13%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (12%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (9%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Cashiers (5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)



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Average climate in Forgan, Oklahoma

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Forgan-area historical tornado activity is below Oklahoma state average. It is 90% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/18/1982, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 6.1 miles away from the Forgan town center injured 12 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 7/15/1963, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 10.5 miles away from the town center .


Forgan-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Oklahoma state average. It is 95% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/15/1974 at 13:33:49, a magnitude 4.6 (4.5 MB, 4.6 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 29.4 miles away from Forgan center
On 10/14/2008 at 03:07:28, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 79.6 miles away from the city center
On 10/25/1999 at 23:19:58, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 16.2 mi) earthquake occurred 48.9 miles away from the city center
On 10/12/2008 at 12:08:15, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 89.9 miles away from Forgan center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Forgan:
  • BEAVER COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; BEAVER, OK)
  • SOUTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER (about 25 miles; LIBERAL, KS)
  • MEADE DISTRICT HOSPITAL (about 26 miles; MEADE, KS)

Political contributions by individuals in Forgan, OK

Airports located in Forgan:
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Forgan:
  • SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 140 miles; WEATHERFORD, OK; Full-time enrollment: 4,360)
  • BARTON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 142 miles; GREAT BEND, KS; FT enrollment: 2,268)
  • AMARILLO COLLEGE (about 142 miles; AMARILLO, TX; FT enrollment: 4,876)
  • FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 152 miles; HAYS, KS; FT enrollment: 4,572)
  • WEST TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY (about 155 miles; CANYON, TX; FT enrollment: 5,476)
  • HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 164 miles; HUTCHINSON, KS; FT enrollment: 2,268)
  • WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 177 miles; WICHITA, KS; FT enrollment: 10,403)
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Hotel: Sunset Motel (Po Box 307).

 

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

FORGAN (Population served: 532, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In APR-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Boil Water Order (MAY-09-2006), St Public Notif requested (MAY-09-2006), St Public Notif received (MAY-11-2006), St Compliance achieved (MAY-12-2006)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations

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

Percentage of family households:
This town:  72.6%
Whole state:  68.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  2.5%
Whole state:  4.0%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  17.9%
Whole state:  14.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  6.0%
Whole state:  6.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Forgan, OK



Forgan 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 above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below 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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Banks with branches in Forgan (2009 data):
  • The Bank of Beaver City: Forgan Branch at Main And Broadway, branch established on 1912-01-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $120.9 mil, Deposits: $106.8 mil, headquarters in Beaver, OK, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Beaver Bancorp, Inc.



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2004 Presidential Election results in Beaver County Oklahoma:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (91%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (6%)
  • Electricity (3%)


Religion statistics for Forgan

Adherents


NameUnited Methodist ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionChristian Churches and Churches of ChristChurches of ChristMennonite Church USA
Adherents38.4%37.7%8.2%3.2%2.9%
Congregations22.2%22.2%7.4%11.1%3.7%
NameChurch of the Nazarene U.S. Conference of Mennonite Brethren ChurchesCatholic ChurchFriends (Quakers)Other religions
Adherents2.0%1.8%1.6%1.4%2.7%
Congregations7.4%3.7%3.7%3.7%14.8%
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$1,107
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$1,146
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 1$1,762
Water Supply 1$2,321$27,8521$179
Totals for Government 1$2,321$27,8529$4,194



Forgan government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $37,000
    Sewerage: $15,000
    All Other: $4,000
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $0
  • Construction - Housing & Community Development: $39,000
  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $205,000
    Water Utilities: $71,000
    Solid Waste Management: $21,000
    Sewerage: $5,000
    Fire Protection: $3,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $24,000
    Housing & Community Development: $9,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $172,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $166,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $6,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $18,000
    Interest Earnings: $4,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $78,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $97,000
  • Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $14,000
  • Tax - Total General Sales: $38,000
    NEC: $11,000
    Public Utilities: $11,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $70,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $10,000

6.92% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($28,352 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.92%
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 Seward County, KS  0.96% ($35,412 average AGI)
from Texas County, OK  0.79% ($46,214)


8.48% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($33,368 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.48%
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 Seward County, KS  1.56% ($27,179 average AGI)


Strongest AM radio stations in Forgan:
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KSCB (1270 AM; 5 kW; LIBERAL, KS; Owner: SEWARD COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KYUU (1470 AM; 1 kW; LIBERAL, KS)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KGNC (710 AM; 10 kW; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KGNO (1370 AM; 5 kW; DODGE CITY, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KOMA (1520 AM; 50 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Forgan:
  • KSLS (101.5 FM; LIBERAL, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KZQD (105.1 FM; LIBERAL, KS; Owner: MARIO LOREDO)
  • KJIL (99.1 FM; COPELAND, KS; Owner: GREAT PLAINS CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC.)
  • K242AK (96.3 FM; LIBERAL, KS; Owner: KANZA SOCIETY, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Forgan:
  • K56AY (Channel 56; BEAVER, OK; Owner: OKLAHOMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
  • K25EG (Channel 25; BALKO, OK; Owner: CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY TELEVISION, INC.)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • Gary Burke, Center, Type: Tower, Structure height: 36.5 m, Overall height: 36.5 m
    Registrant: Bennet & Bennet, Pllc, 10 G Street, Ne, 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20002, Phone: (202) 371-1500, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Forgan, OK)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • STATION, West City Limit, Overall height: 57.9 m, Call Sign: WBB728
    Assigned Frequencies : 2137.20 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/12/2001, Expiration Date: 11/21/2011, Certifier: Jerry D Hasten
    Registrant: Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company, LP, 5444 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77210-4967, Phone: (713) 989-7220, Fax: (713) 989-1173, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 3
  • Call Sign: N5AKN, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01038503
    Grant Date: 07/07/2005, Expiration Date: 07/31/2015, Certifier: Albert E Hodges Jr
    Registrant: Albert E Hodges Jr, Box 67, Forgan, OK 73938
  • Call Sign: N5IVY, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00154960
    Grant Date: 03/07/2006, Expiration Date: 03/07/2016
    Registrant: Steve E Bell, Rt. 1 Box 59, Forgan, OK 73938
  • Call Sign: WD5ESQ, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00550447
    Grant Date: 06/09/2008, Expiration Date: 06/23/2018, Certifier: Emma L Hodges
    Registrant: Emma L Hodges, Forgan, OK 73938


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: BYLES JOHN L SCORPION 133 (Rotorcraft, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTORWAY RW-133 SERIES (160 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 133JB , Serial Number: 836548, Year manufactured: 1983, Airworthiness Date: 08/16/1988
    Registrant (Individual): Virgil F Wright, Po Box 34, Forgan, OK 73938


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 1

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