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Stephens County

Population in July 2008: 153. Population change since 2000: +2.0%
 

Males: 76  (50.0%)
Females: 77  (50.0%)

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

Zip code: 73442


Estimated median household income in 2007: $25,581 (it was $19,375 in 2000)
Loco:  $25,581
Oklahoma:  $41,567

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $15,571
Loco:  $15,571
Oklahoma:  $22,540

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $31,507 (it was $18,800 in 2000)
Loco:  $31,507
Oklahoma:  $103,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $34,523; Detached houses: $41,393; Mobile homes: $10,263

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Races in Loco:

  • White Non-Hispanic (87.3%)
  • American Indian (12.7%)
  • Two or more races (4.7%)

2008 cost of living index in Loco: 67.5 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (17.3%), German (3.3%), Dutch (1.3%), Irish (1.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 960 feet

Land area: 0.26 square miles.

Population density: 583 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Loco

  • High school or higher: 57.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 34.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Loco town

  • Never married: 24.6%
  • Now married: 54.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 10.7%
  • Divorced: 10.7%

0 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.0%
Oklahoma:  3.8%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this town in May 2009.

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

Loco:  1.1% ($200)
Oklahoma:  0.8% ($523)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lawton, OK (46.3 miles , pop. 92,757).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Oklahoma City, OK (80.2 miles , pop. 506,132).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (117.6 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Velma, OK (2.9 miles ), Velma-Alma, OK (3.1 miles ), Ringling, OK (3.4 miles ), Cornish, OK (3.5 miles) , Ratliff City, OK (3.6 miles) , Healdton, OK (3.6 miles ), Tatums, OK (4.0 miles) , Comanche, OK (4.1 miles ).

Latitude: 34.33 N, Longitude: 97.68 W

Area code: 580

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Population change in the 1990s: -10 (-6.3%).


Most common industries for males (%):



  • Mining (34%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (12%)
  • Construction (10%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (10%)
  • Petroleum and petroleum products merchant wholesalers (7%)
  • Repair and maintenance (7%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (14%)
  • Health care (14%)
  • Mining (9%)
  • Transportation equipment (9%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (9%)
  • Radio, TV, and computer and software, and other electronic stores (9%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (9%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Extraction workers (17%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (12%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (10%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (10%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (10%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Material moving workers except laborers and material movers, hand (7%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (18%)
  • Child care workers (14%)
  • Media and communication equipment workers (9%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers except personal appearance, transportation, and child care workers (9%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (9%)



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Average climate in Loco, Oklahoma

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Loco-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Oklahoma state average. It is 292% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/19/1972, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.3 miles away from the Loco town center killed 5 people and injured 6 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 4/10/1979, a category 4 tornado 20.0 miles away from the town center killed 42 people and injured 1740 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.


Loco-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Oklahoma state average. It is 49% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/6/1997 at 23:38:00, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 LG, 4.2 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 74.6 miles away from Loco 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 31.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/28/1998 at 14:13:01, a magnitude 4.2 (3.9 MB, 4.2 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 52.3 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, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 30.3 miles away from Loco center
On 2/8/2002 at 16:07:13, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 47.6 miles away from the city 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 29.3 miles away from Loco center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Loco:
  • HEALDTON MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL (about 18 miles; HEALDTON, OK)
  • DUNCAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL, INC (about 21 miles; DUNCAN, OK)
  • JEFFERSON COUNTRY HOSPITAL (about 22 miles; WAURIKA, OK)

Political contributions by individuals in Loco, OK

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Loco:
  • CAMERON UNIVERSITY (about 50 miles; LAWTON, OK; Full-time enrollment: 3,529)
  • NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE (about 58 miles; GAINESVILLE, TX; FT enrollment: 3,018)
  • MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 59 miles; WICHITA FALLS, TX; FT enrollment: 4,619)
  • UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA NORMAN CAMPUS (about 63 miles; NORMAN, OK; FT enrollment: 20,154)
  • EAST CENTRAL UNIVERSITY (about 64 miles; ADA, OK; FT enrollment: 3,429)
  • OKLAHOMA CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 74 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; FT enrollment: 5,220)
  • GRAYSON COUNTY COLLEGE (about 75 miles; DENISON, TX; FT enrollment: 2,082)

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Average household size:
This town:  2.2 people
Oklahoma:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  65.7%
Whole state:  68.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  6.0%
Whole state:  4.0%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  16.8%
Whole state:  14.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  0.7%
Whole state:  6.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Loco, OK



Loco compared to Oklahoma state average:
  • Median household income below 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 significantly 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 above 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 Stephens County Oklahoma:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (83%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (10%)
  • Electricity (7%)


Religion statistics for Loco

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 83.42%
Here83.4%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchAssemblies of GodChurches of Christ
Adherents55.7%13.0%5.6%5.2%5.1%
Congregations28.7%9.2%2.3%10.3%12.6%
NameAmerican Baptist AssociationChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)National Association of Free Will BaptistsChurch of the NazareneOther
Adherents4.3%3.3%1.3%1.1%5.4%
Congregations5.7%2.3%4.6%3.4%20.7%
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
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$2,098
Totals for Government 0$0 5$2,098



Loco government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - All Other: $5,000
    Solid Waste Management: $0
  • Construction - Solid Waste Management: $7,000
    Gas Utilities: $1,000
    Electric Utilities: $1,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Financial Administration: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $22,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $1,000
  • Tax - Property: $5,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $2,000

6.44% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($35,095 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.44%
Oklahoma average:  8.21%

0.10% of residents moved from foreign countries ($711 average AGI)
Stephens County:  0.10%
Oklahoma average:  0.15%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Comanche County, OK  0.75% ($36,925 average AGI)
from Oklahoma County, OK  0.45% ($32,969)
from Grady County, OK  0.35% ($28,673)


6.03% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($32,773 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.03%
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  0.59% ($28,193 average AGI)
to Oklahoma County, OK  0.52% ($30,151)
to Cleveland County, OK  0.36% ($34,000)


Strongest AM radio stations in Loco:
  • KOMA (1520 AM; 50 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KRLD (1080 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KAHZ (1360 AM; 50 kW; HURST, TX)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KESS (1270 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: KESS-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KCAF (990 AM; 10 kW; FARMERSVILLE, TX; Owner: RENAISSANCE RADIO, INC.)
  • KFXR (1190 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KZMP (1540 AM; 50 kW; UNIVERSITY PARK, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KSKY (660 AM; 20 kW; BALCH SPRINGS, TX; Owner: BISON MEDIA, INC.)
  • KBIS (1150 AM; 25 kW; HIGHLAND PARK, TX; Owner: DALLAS AM RADIO PARTNERS, L.P.)
  • KYNG (950 AM; 10 kW; DENISON-SHERMAN, TX; Owner: KRBE LICO, INC.)
  • WWLS (640 AM; 5 kW; MOORE, OK; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Loco:
  • KICM (97.7 FM; HEALDTON, OK; Owner: ON THE AIR, INC.)
  • KWRD-FM (100.7 FM; HIGHLAND VILLAGE, TX; Owner: INSPIRATION MEDIA OF TEXAS, L.L.C.)
  • KNIN-FM (92.9 FM; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KSYY (105.3 FM; KINGFISHER, OK; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KMEO (96.7 FM; FLOWER MOUND, TX; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KKDL (106.7 FM; MUENSTER, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KZMP-FM (101.7 FM; AZLE, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KNOR (93.7 FM; HEALDTON, OK; Owner: AM & PM BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KDDQ (105.3 FM; COMANCHE, OK; Owner: PERRY BROADCASTING OF SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA, INC.)
  • KFXI (92.1 FM; MARLOW, OK; Owner: DFWU, INC.)
  • KKEN (97.1 FM; DUNCAN, OK; Owner: PERRY BROADCASTING OF SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA, INC.)
  • KYNZ (107.1 FM; LONE GROVE, OK; Owner: CHUCKIE BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Loco:
  • K54BB (Channel 54; DUNCAN, OK; Owner: OKLAHOMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
  • KXII (Channel 12; SHERMAN, TX; Owner: KXII LICENSEE CORP.)
  • K44BQ (Channel 44; ARDMORE, OK; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • NEAL BROWN, .25 Miles East Of Loco, Type: Tower, Structure height: 85.3 m, Overall height: 89.9 m, , Licensee ID: L00085110
    Registrant: Cellular Network Partnership, 108 East Robberts Ave., Kingfisher, OK 73750, Phone: (405) 375-4111, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • Lat: 34.328889 Lon: -97.680000, Call Sign: WQFS444
    Assigned Frequencies : 458.675 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/21/2006, Expiration Date: 09/21/2016, Certifier: Jim Brewer
    Registrant: Washington Electronics, 1009 W 4th, Pittsburg, KS 66762, Phone: (620) 232-3717, Fax: (620) 232-3461, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 2
  • STATION, 3.5 Mi W Of Loco Oklahoma On Sh53, Overall height: 22.9 m, Call Sign: WNEF763
    Assigned Frequencies : 1860.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/25/1999, Expiration Date: 07/28/2009, Cancelation Date: 11/06/2002
    Registrant: Phone: (405) 247-3351
  • LOCO SWITCH, 3.98 Miles W Of Loco Ok On Hw 53, Type: Tower, Structure height: 22.9 m, Call Sign: WPRY429, Licensee ID: L00002501
    Assigned Frequencies : 6527.07 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/16/2001, Expiration Date: 03/16/2011, Certifier: Johnny Watkins
    Registrant: Western Farmers Electric Cooperative, 701 N.E. 7th Street, Anadarko, OK 73005, Phone: (405) 247-4285, Fax: (405) 247-4446, Email:


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 8 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircrafts in Loco)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 5

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