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Beaver County

Population in July 2007: 30. Population change since 2000: -6.3%
 

Males: 15  (50.0%)
Females: 15  (50.0%)

Median resident age:  24.0 years
Oklahoma median age:  35.5 years

Zip code: 73847


Estimated median household income in 2007: $32,457 (it was $24,583 in 2000)
Knowles:  $32,457
Oklahoma:  $41,567

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $37,708 (it was $22,500 in 2000)
Knowles:  $37,708
Oklahoma:  $103,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $37,954; Detached houses: $36,793

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Races in Knowles:

  • White Non-Hispanic (75.0%)
  • Hispanic (25.0%)
  • Other race (9.4%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

2008 cost of living index in Knowles: 75.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (40.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 2537 feet

Land area: 0.18 square miles.

Population density: 169 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in Knowles

  • High school or higher: 83.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 56.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Knowles town

  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 80.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 20.0%

10 residents are foreign born (31.3% Latin America).

This town:  31.3%
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:

Knowles:  2.2% ($500)
Oklahoma:  0.8% ($523)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Amarillo, TX (148.2 miles , pop. 173,627).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Wichita, KS (167.0 miles , pop. 344,284).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (341.7 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Gate, OK (2.8 miles) , Rosston, OK (3.9 miles) , Englewood, KS (4.0 miles) , North Beaver, OK (4.2 miles ), Beaver, OK (4.3 miles ), Forgan, OK (4.4 miles ), Laverne, OK (4.5 miles ), South Beaver, OK (4.8 miles ).

Latitude: 36.87 N, Longitude: 100.19 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 580

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Population change in the 1990s: +14 (+77.8%).



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Knowles-area historical tornado activity is below Oklahoma state average. It is 88% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/18/1982, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 18.5 miles away from the Knowles town center injured 12 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 9/25/1973, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 16.8 miles away from the town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Knowles:
  • BEAVER COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 20 miles; BEAVER, OK)
  • MEADE DISTRICT HOSPITAL (about 27 miles; MEADE, KS)
  • ASHLAND DISTRICT HOSPSITAL (about 33 miles; ASHLAND, KS)

Political contributions by individuals in Knowles, OK

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Knowles:
  • SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 125 miles; WEATHERFORD, OK; Full-time enrollment: 4,360)
  • BARTON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 131 miles; GREAT BEND, KS; FT enrollment: 2,268)
  • FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 147 miles; HAYS, KS; FT enrollment: 4,572)
  • HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 149 miles; HUTCHINSON, KS; FT enrollment: 2,268)
  • AMARILLO COLLEGE (about 151 miles; AMARILLO, TX; FT enrollment: 4,876)
  • WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 160 miles; WICHITA, KS; FT enrollment: 10,403)
  • WEST TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY (about 163 miles; CANYON, TX; FT enrollment: 5,476)

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Average household size:
This town:  3.2 people
Oklahoma:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  80.0%
Whole state:  68.7%

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

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  43.5%
Whole state:  14.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  0.0%
Whole state:  6.1%


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


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2004 Presidential Election results in Beaver County Oklahoma:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (75%)
  • Electricity (25%)


Religon statistics for Knowles

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



Knowles government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $3,000
  • Construction - General: $10,000
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $13,000
    Financial Administration: $1,000
    Fire Protection: $1,000
    Police Protection: $1,000
    Solid Waste Management: $1,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $10,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $1,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $1,000
    Highways: $1,000
  • Tax - Total General Sales: $11,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $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 Knowles:
  • 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.)
  • 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)
  • KGNO (1370 AM; 5 kW; DODGE CITY, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KGNC (710 AM; 10 kW; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • 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)


TV broadcast stations around Knowles:
  • K56AY (Channel 56; BEAVER, OK; Owner: OKLAHOMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)


Knowles fatal accident list:
Aug 21, 1977 08:00 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1
  • West Side Of N1580 Rd., Mile South Of E1001 Rd., Type: Mast, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Call Sign: KNKN610
    Assigned Frequencies : 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/06/2000, Expiration Date: 10/01/2010
    Registrant: Bennet & Bennet, Pllc, 10 G Street, Ne, 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20002, Phone: (202) 371-1500, Fax: (202) 371-1558, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • Beaver County #2 Dehy 4 Mi Se, Type: Tower, Structure height: 12.2 m, Call Sign: KNHM337
    Assigned Frequencies : 457.200 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/17/2004, Expiration Date: 03/04/2014, Certifier: Gary Ehler
    Registrant: Mona Lee & Associates, LLC, 3730 Kirby Drive, Suite 1200, Pmb 165, Houston, TX 77098, Phone: (832) 230-1809, Fax: (713) 831-6899, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 2
  • KNOWLES, OK, .3 Mi N Of Knowles, Ok, Type: Tower, Structure height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WQFQ234
    Assigned Frequencies : 6795.00 MHz, 6745.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/06/2006, Expiration Date: 09/06/2016, Certifier: Steve Martz
    Registrant: Anr Pipeline Company, 27725 Stansbury Blvd. Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334, Phone: (248) 994-4072, Fax: (248) 994-4172, Email:
  • STATION, In The Town Of, Overall height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: KLM58
    Assigned Frequencies : 1860.00 MHz, 1875.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/13/1999, Expiration Date: 10/20/2009, Cancelation Date: 01/09/2006
    Registrant: Anr Pipeline Company, 27725 Stansbury Blvd., Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334, Phone: (248) 994-4020, Fax: (248) 994-4120, Email:


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 2
  • Aircraft: BELLANCA 17-30A (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 142 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9718E , Serial Number: 75-30796, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 09/18/1975
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Brad Hamilton, Rr 1 Box 8, Knowles, OK 73844, Other Owners: Joe Hamilton
  • Aircraft: BELLANCA 17-31ATC (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 169 mph), Engine: LYCOMING TI0-540 SER (310 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9733E , Serial Number: 78-31148, Year manufactured: 1978, Airworthiness Date: 03/31/1978
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Joe Hamilton, Po Box 8, Knowles, OK 73844, Other Owners: Brad Hamilton


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 2

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