Gotebo, Oklahoma

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Population in July 2008: 255. Population change since 2000: -6.3%

Males: 123	(48.5%)
Females: 132	(51.5%)

Median resident age:	45.0 years
Oklahoma median age:	35.5 years

Zip codes: 73041.

Estimated median household income in 2007: $34,988 (it was $26,500 in 2000)

Gotebo:	$34,988
Oklahoma:	$41,567

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $20,121

Gotebo:	$20,121
Oklahoma:	$22,540

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $32,177 (it was $19,200 in 2000)

Gotebo:	$32,177
Oklahoma:	$103,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $43,048; Detached houses: $40,652; Mobile homes: $30,417

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Races in Gotebo:

White Non-Hispanic (85.3%)
American Indian (8.1%)
Hispanic (6.6%)
Other race (1.5%)
Two or more races (0.7%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

2008 cost of living index in Gotebo: 69.3 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (18.0%), Irish (17.6%), United States (12.5%), English (6.6%), Russian (3.7%), Scotch-Irish (1.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1430 feet

Land area: 0.77 square miles.

Population density: 331 people per square mile

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For population 25 years and over in Gotebo

High school or higher: 76.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.5%
Unemployed: 7.8%
Mean travel time to work: 24.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Gotebo town

Never married: 20.2%
Now married: 56.4%
Separated: 0.0%
Widowed: 11.1%
Divorced: 12.3%

2 residents are foreign born

This town:	0.7%
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:

Gotebo:	1.0% ($199)
Oklahoma:	0.8% ($523)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lawton, OK (41.1 miles , pop. 92,757).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Oklahoma City, OK (80.8 miles , pop. 506,132).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (197.5 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Mountain View, OK (2.7 miles ), Rocky, OK (3.5 miles) , Hobart, OK (3.6 miles ), Cooperton, OK (3.8 miles) , Southeast Washita, OK (3.9 miles ), Carnegie, OK (4.0 miles ), Central Washita, OK (4.0 miles ), New Cordell, OK (4.1 miles ).

Latitude: 35.07 N, Longitude: 98.87 W

Area code: 580

Population change in the 1990s: -98 (-26.5%).

Most common industries for males (%):

Construction (15%)
Mining (11%)
Miscellaneous manufacturing (10%)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (7%)
Truck transportation (7%)
Computer and electronic products (5%)
Transportation equipment (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):

Health care (23%)
Public administration (14%)
Miscellaneous manufacturing (12%)
Truck transportation (9%)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (7%)
Transportation equipment (7%)
Construction (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)

Other sales and related workers including supervisors (13%)
Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10%)
Laborers and material movers, hand (10%)
Top executives (8%)
Assemblers and fabricators (8%)
Metal workers and plastic workers (8%)
Farmers and farm managers (7%)

Most common occupations for females (%)

Health technologists and technicians (12%)
Secretaries and administrative assistants (9%)
Other food preparation and serving workers including supervisors (7%)
Metal workers and plastic workers (7%)
Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (7%)
Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)

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Average climate in Gotebo, Oklahoma

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Gotebo-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Oklahoma state average. It is 280% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/25/1962, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 19.7 miles away from the Gotebo town center injured 9 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/17/1976, a category 4 tornado 24.0 miles away from the town center injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Gotebo-area historical earthquake activity is near Oklahoma state average. It is 84% 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 32.7 miles away from Gotebo 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 75.3 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 37.6 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 75.9 miles away from Gotebo 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 76.7 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 96.7 miles away from Gotebo center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Gotebo:

CORDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 16 miles; CORDELL, OK)
ELKVIEW GENERAL HOSPITAL (about 16 miles; HOBART, OK)
CARNEGIE TRI-COUNTY MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; CARNEGIE, OK)

Political contributions by individuals in Gotebo, OK

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Gotebo:

SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 33 miles; WEATHERFORD, OK; Full-time enrollment: 4,360)
CAMERON UNIVERSITY (about 37 miles; LAWTON, OK; FT enrollment: 3,529)
OKLAHOMA CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 78 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; FT enrollment: 5,220)
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY-OKLAHOMA CITY (about 79 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; FT enrollment: 2,164)
OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY (about 81 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; FT enrollment: 3,234)
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA NORMAN CAMPUS (about 82 miles; NORMAN, OK; FT enrollment: 20,154)
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER (about 83 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; FT enrollment: 2,447)

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

GOTEBO (Population served: 272, Purch_groundwater):

Past monitoring violations:

6 routine major monitoring violations

Average household size:

This town:	2.3 people
Oklahoma:	2.5 people

Percentage of family households:

This town:	66.7%
Whole state:	68.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This town:	1.7%
Whole state:	4.0%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:

This town:	14.3%
Whole state:	14.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:

This town:	10.8%
Whole state:	6.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Gotebo, OK

Gotebo compared to Oklahoma state average:

Median house value significantly below state average.
Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
Median age significantly above state average.
Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
Renting percentage significantly below state average.
Length of stay since moving in above state average.
House age significantly above state average.
Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

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Educational Attainment

School Enrollment by Level of School

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2004 Presidential Election results in Kiowa County Oklahoma:

Most commonly used house heating fuel:
	Utility gas (84%) Electricity (14%) Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)

Religion statistics for Gotebo

Adherents

Name	Southern Baptist Convention	United Methodist Church	Churches of Christ	Assemblies of God	American Baptist Churches in the USA
Adherents	60.7%	14.3%	5.3%	3.6%	2.8%
Congregations	22.7%	13.6%	11.4%	15.9%	4.5%

Name	Catholic Church	Lutheran Church	American Baptist Association	Christian Churches and Churches of Christ	Other religions
Adherents	2.6%	2.0%	1.9%	1.3%	5.4%
Congregations	2.3%	2.3%	6.8%	2.3%	18.2%

Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
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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	$155
Other Government Administration	1	$1,079	$12,948	0	$0
Firefighters	0	$0		14	$249
Water Supply	1	$1,511	$18,132	0	$0
Totals for Government	2	$2,590	$15,540	15	$404

Gotebo government finances in 2002:

Charges - Solid Waste Management: $17,000
Sewerage: $10,000

Parks & Recreation: $5,000

All Other: $1,000
Construction - Water Utilities: $83,000
Current Operations - Water Utilities: $39,000
General - Other: $38,000

Solid Waste Management: $13,000

Central Staff Services: $12,000

Parks & Recreation: $11,000

Police Protection: $6,000

Regular Highways: $3,000

Sewerage: $2,000

Fire Protection: $2,000

Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000
Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $20,000
Highways: $2,000
Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $72,000
Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $69,000
Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $3,000
Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $8,000
Interest Earnings: $1,000

Property Sale Other: $1,000
Other Capital Outlay - Fire Protection: $11,000
Parks & Recreation: $2,000
Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $85,000
Revenue - Water Utilities: $41,000
Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $0
State Intergovernmental - Water Utilities: $84,000
All Other: $7,000

General Support: $2,000

Highways: $1,000
Tax - Total General Sales: $28,000
Public Utilities: $5,000

NEC: $1,000
Total Salaries & Wages: $32,000
Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $4,000

7.56% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($26,611 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	7.56%
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 Comanche County, OK	0.87% ($35,481 average AGI)
from Caddo County, OK	0.78% ($24,250)
from Jackson County, OK	0.52% ($22,125)

8.63% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($24,841 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	8.63%
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	1.09% ($25,735 average AGI)
to Custer County, OK	0.70% ($22,545)
to Jackson County, OK	0.67% ($24,000)

Strongest AM radio stations in Gotebo:

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)
KTJS (1420 AM; 1 kW; HOBART, OK; Owner: FUCHS RADIO, LLC)
KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
KCAF (990 AM; 10 kW; FARMERSVILLE, TX; Owner: RENAISSANCE RADIO, INC.)
WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
KRLD (1080 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
WWLS (640 AM; 5 kW; MOORE, OK; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
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.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Gotebo:

KRMP (103.5 FM; ANADARKO, OK; Owner: PERRY BROADCASTING OF SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA, INC.)
KQTZ (105.9 FM; HOBART, OK; Owner: ALTUS RADIO, INC.)
KTIJ (98.5 FM; ELK CITY, OK; Owner: FUCHS RADIO, LLC)
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.)

Gotebo fatal accident list:
Mar 5, 1978 03:40 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2

NEAL BROWN, 304 N Hwy 54, Type: Tower, Structure height: 61 m, Overall height: 64.9 m, , Licensee ID: L00085110
Registrant: Cellular Network Partnership, 108 East Robberts, Kingfisher, OK 73750, Phone: (405) 375-4111, Email:
Curtis Branch, Gotebo Site, Type: Tower, Structure height: 97.5 m, Overall height: 97.5 m, , Licensee ID: L00914781
Registrant: Evergreen Towers, 13704 South 18th Place, Bixby, OK 73750, Phone: (405) 529-8936, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1

Call Sign: W5VQS, Previous Call Sign:
Grant Date: 03/01/1988, Expiration Date: 03/01/1998, Cancelation Date: 03/02/2000
Registrant: Ivie P Shaw, Gotebo, OK 73041

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1

Aircraft: PIPER PA-32RT-300 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 7, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING IO-540 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 9822C , Serial Number: 32R-7885077, Year manufactured: 1978
Registrant (Individual): James R Brady, Po Box 180, Gotebo, OK 73041

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

Fire: 14

See Full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Statistics for Gotebo, OK

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