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Grant County

Population in 2011: 12. Population change since 2000: -67.6%
Males: 6  (50.0%)
Females: 6  (50.0%)

Median resident age:  43.0 years
Oklahoma median age:  40.6 years

Zip code: 73759

Estimated median household income in 2009: $47,276 (it was $30,000 in 2000)
Jefferson:

$47,276
Oklahoma:

$41,664
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $20,807

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $14,498 (it was $9,999 in 2000)
Jefferson:

$14,498
Oklahoma:

$107,700
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $27,845; Detached houses: $30,488; Mobile homes: $8,023

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Jefferson: 75.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (32.4%), German (21.6%), French Canadian (16.2%), Irish (5.4%), Scottish (5.4%), Dutch (2.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1041 feet

Land area: 0.27 square miles.

Population density: 44 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Jefferson:

  • High school or higher: 80.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.0%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 40.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Jefferson town:

  • Never married: 24.2%
  • Now married: 54.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 3.0%
  • Divorced: 18.2%

0 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.0%
Oklahoma:  3.8%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $-1 (100.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $250 (0.4%)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Wichita, KS (71.6 miles , pop. 344,284).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (277.0 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Pond Creek, OK (1.9 miles ), Medford, OK (2.6 miles ), Southwest Grant, OK (2.8 miles ), Kremlin, OK (3.5 miles ), Hunter, OK (3.6 miles) , Lamont, OK (3.6 miles ), Wakita, OK (3.7 miles ), Nash, OK (3.9 miles ).

Latitude: 36.72 N, Longitude: 97.79 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 580

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

3.0%
Oklahoma:

5.0%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +11 (+42.3%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (71%)
  • Construction (29%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Manufacturing (0%)
  • Wholesale trade (0%)
  • Retail trade (0%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (0%)
  • Other services, except public administration (50%)
  • Public administration (50%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Construction (0%)
  • Manufacturing (0%)
  • Wholesale trade (0%)


Average climate in Jefferson, Oklahoma

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Tornado activity:

Jefferson-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Oklahoma state average. It is 253% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/25/1955, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 28.3 miles away from the Jefferson town center killed 20 people and injured 280 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 3/16/1965, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 19.0 miles away from the town center injured 7 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Jefferson-area historical earthquake activity is slightly below Oklahoma state average. It is 87% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/15/1995 at 00:31:33, a magnitude 4.1 (3.8 LG, 4.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 50.9 miles away from the city center
On 10/30/1998 at 17:41:22, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, 3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 11.9 miles away from Jefferson center
On 1/14/1993 at 17:06:10, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 28.2 miles away from the city center
On 1/24/1991 at 05:00:26, a magnitude 3.0 (2.9 LG, 3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 36.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/1994 at 03:28:58, a magnitude 3.0 (2.8 LG, 3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 36.5 miles away from Jefferson center
On 10/30/2008 at 16:25:00, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 95.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Grant County (20) is a lot greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 7, Winter Storms: 6, Wind: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Tornado: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Birthplace of: Page Belcher - Congressman for Oklahoma.


Hospitals/medical centers near Jefferson:

  • INTEGRIS BASS BAPTIST HEALTH CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 23 miles away; ENID, OK)
  • ST MARY'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 23 miles away; ENID, OK)
  • INTEGRIS BLACKWELL REGIONAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, about 29 miles away; BLACKWELL, OK)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Jefferson:

  • Northern Oklahoma College (about 28 miles; Tonkawa, OK; Full-time enrollment: 2,664)
  • Cowley County Community College (about 48 miles; Arkansas City, KS; FT enrollment: 2,028)
  • Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (about 58 miles; Stillwater, OK; FT enrollment: 17,377)
  • Langston University (about 62 miles; Langston, OK; FT enrollment: 2,220)
  • Wichita State University (about 75 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 9,428)
  • University of Central Oklahoma (about 76 miles; Edmond, OK; FT enrollment: 10,514)
  • Southern Nazarene University (about 84 miles; Bethany, OK; FT enrollment: 2,044)

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Grant County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
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Air Quality Index (AQI)

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2001 was 4.72. This is significantly better than average. There were 4 monitors within city limits.
City:

4.72
U.S.:

14.55
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2005 was 9.40. This is better than average. There were 3 monitors within city limits.
City:

9.40
U.S.:

11.39


Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 0.0%

Average household size:
This town:  1.7 people
Oklahoma:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  42.9%
Whole state:  69.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  0.0%
Whole state:  4.0%

No gay or lesbian households reported

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


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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


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2004 Presidential Election results in Grant County Oklahoma:


2008 Presidential Election results in Grant County Oklahoma:
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Religion statistics for Jefferson (based on Grant County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 116.56%
Here116.6%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameUnited Methodist ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Christian Churches and Churches of ChristCatholic Church
Adherents28.4%25.3%20.0%8.3%7.3%
Congregations19.4%16.7%13.9%11.1%8.3%
NameChurches of ChristChurch of the NazareneAssemblies of GodMennonite Church USAOther
Adherents3.9%2.1%1.6%1.5%1.7%
Congregations8.3%2.8%11.1%2.8%5.6%
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.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Grant County:

6.69 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

1.97 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
Grant County:

11.15 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.35 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 5
Here:

11.15 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.89 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

11.7%
Oklahoma:

10.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Grant County:

28.0%
Oklahoma:

29.2%

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$34
Other Government Administration 0$0 3$9
Water Supply 0$0 1$10
Totals for Government 0$0 5$53

Jefferson government finances in 2002:

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $10,000 ($833.33)
    General - Other: $1,000 ($83.33)
    Regular Highways: $1,000 ($83.33)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($83.33)
    General Revenue, NEC: $1,000 ($83.33)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $7,000 ($583.33)
  • State Intergovernmental - Water Utilities: $5,000 ($416.67)
    General Support: $1,000 ($83.33)
    Highways: $1,000 ($83.33)
  • Tax - Public Utilities: $1,000 ($83.33)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $1,000 ($83.33)

6.19% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($29,567 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.19%
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 Garfield County, OK  1.85% ($25,172 average AGI)
from Kay County, OK  0.77% ($27,000)


8.18% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($30,489 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.18%
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 Garfield County, OK  2.06% ($33,333 average AGI)
to Kay County, OK  1.50% ($32,083)

Strongest AM radio stations in Jefferson:

  • KCRC (1390 AM; 10 kW; ENID, OK; Owner: CHISHOLM TRAIL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KOMA (1520 AM; 50 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KGWA (960 AM; 1 kW; ENID, OK; Owner: WILLIAMS CAPITOL CORPORATION)
  • KFTI (1070 AM; 10 kW; WICHITA, KS; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KTBZ (1430 AM; 25 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KMUS (1380 AM; 20 kW; MUSKOGEE, OK; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KGGF (690 AM; 10 kW; COFFEYVILLE, KS; Owner: KGGF-KUSN, INC.)
  • WKY (930 AM; 5 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WWLS (640 AM; 5 kW; MOORE, OK; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Jefferson:

  • KQBL (96.9 FM; ENID, OK; Owner: CHAMPLIN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KNID (99.7 FM; ALVA, OK; Owner: CHRISHOLM TRAIL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KOFM (103.1 FM; ENID, OK; Owner: WILLIAMS CAPITOL CORPORATION)
  • KXLS (95.7 FM; LAHOMA, OK; Owner: CHISHOLM TRAIL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KBVV (91.1 FM; ENID, OK; Owner: ENID EDUCATIONAL B/CTING FOUNDATION)

TV broadcast stations around Jefferson:

  • K45EJ (Channel 45; ENID, OK; Owner: LOCKE SUPPLY COMPANY)
  • K46AH (Channel 46; MEDFORD, OK; Owner: OKLAHOMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)

Jefferson fatal accident list:

Aug 8, 1976 04:30 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Jefferson)

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