Lost City, Oklahoma

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Population in 2010: 770. Population change since 2000: -4.8%

Males: 396	(51.4%)
Females: 374	(48.6%)

Median resident age:	41.7 years
Oklahoma median age:	40.6 years

Zip codes: 74441.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $22,671 (it was $29,118 in 2000)

Lost City:	$22,671
Oklahoma:	$41,664

Estimated per capita income in 2009: $15,719

Lost City CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $79,903 (it was $55,000 in 2000)

Lost City:	$79,903
Oklahoma:	$107,700

Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $125,751; Detached houses: $136,925; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $119,515; Mobile homes: $77,184; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $8,919

Median gross rent in 2009: $606.

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White alone - 357 (46.4%)
American Indian alone - 331 (43.0%)
Two or more races - 66 (8.6%)
Hispanic - 15 (1.9%)
Black alone - 1 (0.1%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Lost City: 80.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (9.0%), Irish (6.8%), English (6.4%), German (5.8%), Scotch-Irish (1.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 698 feet

Land area: 23.3 square miles.

Population density: 33 people per square mile

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For population 25 years and over in Lost City:

High school or higher: 70.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.6%
Unemployed: 9.1%
Mean travel time to work (commute): 33.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Lost City CDP:

Never married: 20.4%
Now married: 60.5%
Separated: 1.7%
Widowed: 6.6%
Divorced: 10.8%

17 residents are foreign born (1.6% Latin America, 0.4% Asia).

This place:	2.1%
Oklahoma:	3.8%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $156 (0.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $305 (0.3%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Broken Arrow, OK (37.1 miles , pop. 74,859).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Tulsa, OK (46.6 miles , pop. 393,049).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (240.0 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Shady Grove, OK (1.7 miles ), Hulbert, OK (2.0 miles ), North Cherokee, OK (2.8 miles ), Cedar Crest, OK (3.0 miles ), Tahlequah, OK (3.1 miles ), Ballou, OK (3.4 miles) , Woodall, OK (3.4 miles ), Murphy, OK (3.5 miles ).

Latitude: 35.99 N, Longitude: 95.12 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 918

Unemployment in August 2012:

Here:	4.7%
Oklahoma:	5.0%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)

Males Females

Construction (32%)
Educational services (14%)
Health care and social assistance (13%)
Wholesale trade (9%)
Administrative and support and waste management services (9%)
Other services, except public administration (9%)
Manufacturing (8%)

Educational services (38%)
Public administration (18%)
Health care and social assistance (12%)
Accommodation and food services (9%)
Transportation and warehousing (8%)
Arts, entertainment, and recreation (6%)
Administrative and support and waste management services (5%)

Most common occupations (%)

Males Females

Metal workers and plastic workers (8%)
Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
Other sales and related workers including supervisors (7%)
Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
Agricultural workers including supervisors (5%)
Carpenters (5%)

Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (10%)
Secretaries and administrative assistants (9%)
Cooks and food preparation workers (6%)
Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5%)
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
Cashiers (4%)

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Average climate in Lost City, Oklahoma

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Lost City, Oklahoma average temperatures

Lost City, Oklahoma average precipitation

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Tornado activity:

Lost City-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Oklahoma state average. It is 270% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/26/1973, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 29.3 miles away from the Lost City place center killed 5 people and injured 25 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/5/1971, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 4.8 miles away from the place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Lost City-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Oklahoma state average. It is 99% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/27/2007 at 21:03:22, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 MD, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 75.2 miles away from the city center
On 3/15/2006 at 08:30:25, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 MD, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 90.6 miles away from Lost City center
Magnitude types: duration magnitude (MD)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Cherokee County (16) is greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Winter Storms: 9, Storms: 6, Floods: 5, Tornadoes: 2, Snow: 1, Hurricane: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Lost City:

TAHLEQUAH CITY HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 8 miles away; TAHLEQUAH, OK)
W W HASTINGS INDIAN HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Federal, provides emergency services, about 13 miles away; TAHLEQUAH, OK)
WAGONER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Hospital District or Authority, provides emergency services, about 17 miles away; WAGONER, OK)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lost City:

Northeastern State University (about 10 miles; Tahlequah, OK; Full-time enrollment: 6,171)
Rogers State University (about 37 miles; Claremore, OK; FT enrollment: 2,643)
Tulsa Community College (about 45 miles; Tulsa, OK; FT enrollment: 8,387)
Oral Roberts University (about 47 miles; Tulsa, OK; FT enrollment: 2,705)
University of Tulsa (about 48 miles; Tulsa, OK; FT enrollment: 3,764)
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology-Okmulgee (about 53 miles; Okmulgee, OK; FT enrollment: 2,341)
University of Arkansas (about 58 miles; Fayetteville, AR; FT enrollment: 15,441)

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Churches in Lost City include: Keener Church (A), Swimmer Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Swimmer Baptist Cemetery (1), Lost City Cemetery (2), Keener Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cherokee County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Air pollution and air quality trends
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Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 33.9. This is about average.

City:	33.9
U.S.:	32.0

Sulfur Dioxide (SO₂) [ppb] level in 2010 was 2.03. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 12.0 miles away from the city center.

City:	2.03
U.S.:	2.43

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO₂) [ppb] level in 2009 was 5.42. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 12.0 miles away from the city center.

City:	5.42
U.S.:	10.54

Particulate Matter (PM₁₀) [µ/m³] level in 2010 was 21.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.0 miles away from the city center.

City:	21.4
U.S.:	22.1

Particulate Matter (PM_2.5) [µ/m³] level in 2010 was 10.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.0 miles away from the city center.

City:	10.3
U.S.:	9.6

Lead (Pb) [µ/m³] level in 2010 was 0.00240. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 23.5 miles away from the city center.

City:	0.00240
U.S.:	0.02218

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 32.1%
(32.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 29.3% for American Indian residents, 42.3% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:

This place:	2.7 people
Oklahoma:	2.5 people

Percentage of family households:

This place:	78.8%
Whole state:	69.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This place:	3.6%
Whole state:	4.0%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Lost City, OK

Lost City compared to Oklahoma state average:

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

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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)

Lost City mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

Bottled, tank, or LP gas (37%)
Utility gas (30%)
Wood (23%)
Electricity (10%)

2004 Presidential Election results in Cherokee County Oklahoma:

2008 Presidential Election results in Cherokee County Oklahoma:

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Religion statistics for Lost City (based on Cherokee County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 36.32%

Here		36.3%
USA		50.2%

Adherents

Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

Name	Southern Baptist Convention	United Methodist Church	Assemblies of God	Churches of Christ	Charismatic Churches Independent
Adherents	50.3%	12.9%	5.9%	4.1%	3.7%
Congregations	35.8%	7.5%	4.5%	10.4%	1.5%

Name	Catholic Church	International Council of Community Churches	LDS (Mormon) Church	National Association of Free Will Baptists	Other
Adherents	3.0%	3.0%	2.9%	2.3%	11.8%
Congregations	3.0%	1.5%	1.5%	4.5%	29.9%

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: 9

Here:	2.00 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:	1.97 / 10,000 pop.

Number of supercenters and club stores: 1

This county:	0.22 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:	0.20 / 10,000 pop.

Number of convenience stores (no gas): 9

Cherokee County:	2.00 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:	0.76 / 10,000 pop.

Number of convenience stores (with gas): 21

This county:	4.66 / 10,000 pop.
State:	4.35 / 10,000 pop.

Number of full-service restaurants: 28

Cherokee County:	6.21 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:	6.89 / 10,000 pop.

Adult diabetes rate:

Cherokee County:	11.0%
State:	10.3%

Adult obesity rate:

Here:	31.0%
State:	29.2%

8.92% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($26,895 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	8.92%
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 Muskogee County, OK	1.08% ($25,993 average AGI)
from Tulsa County, OK	0.87% ($25,955)
from Adair County, OK	0.68% ($21,535)

8.19% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($26,302 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	8.19%
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 Tulsa County, OK	1.36% ($23,427 average AGI)
to Muskogee County, OK	0.78% ($30,571)
to Adair County, OK	0.66% ($19,639)

Strongest AM radio stations in Lost City:

KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
KXTD (1530 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WAGONER, OK; Owner: GAYTAN-GALVAN LIMITED LIABILITY COMP)
KTBZ (1430 AM; 25 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
KTLQ (1350 AM; 1 kW; TAHLEQUAH, OK; Owner: JOHNSON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
KMUS (1380 AM; 20 kW; MUSKOGEE, OK; Owner: ABC, INC.)
KFAY (1030 AM; 10 kW; FARMINGTON, AR; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP)
KUOA (1290 AM; 5 kW; SILOAM SPRINGS, AR; Owner: KUOA, INC.)
KAKC (1300 AM; 5 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
KYHN (1320 AM; 10 kW; FORT SMITH, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
KGGF (690 AM; 10 kW; COFFEYVILLE, KS; Owner: KGGF-KUSN, INC.)
KWHN (1650 AM; 10 kW; FT. SMITH, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
KOMA (1520 AM; 50 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lost City:

K204CA (88.7 FM; TAHLEQUAH, OK; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
KNYD (90.5 FM; BROKEN ARROW, OK; Owner: CREATIVE EDUCATIONAL MEDIA CORP. INC)
KJSR (103.3 FM; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
KMYZ-FM (104.5 FM; PRYOR, OK; Owner: SHAMROCK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
KEOK (101.7 FM; TAHLEQUAH, OK; Owner: JOHNSON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
KWGS (89.5 FM; TULSA, OK; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF TULSA)
KHTT (106.9 FM; MUSKOGEE, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)
KTFX-FM (102.1 FM; WARNER, OK; Owner: K95.5, INC)
KQLL-FM (106.1 FM; OWASSO, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
KEMX (94.5 FM; LOCUST GROVE, OK; Owner: KXOJ, INC.)
KCXR (100.3 FM; TAFT, OK; Owner: KXOJ INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Lost City:

KTUL (Channel 8; TULSA, OK; Owner: KTUL, LLC)
KJRH (Channel 2; TULSA, OK; Owner: SCRIPPS HOWARD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
KOED-TV (Channel 11; TULSA, OK; Owner: OKLAHOMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
KOTV (Channel 6; TULSA, OK; Owner: GRIFFIN LICENSING, L.L.C.)
KTFO (Channel 41; TULSA, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
KWHB (Channel 47; TULSA, OK; Owner: LESEA BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
KOKI-TV (Channel 23; TULSA, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
K52GX (Channel 52; TAHLEQUAH, OK; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
KRSC-TV (Channel 35; CLAREMORE, OK; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS OF OKLAHOMA COLLEGES)
K31DY (Channel 31; MUSKOGEE, OK; Owner: LOCKE SUPPLY CO.)
K25GJ (Channel 25; MUSKOGEE, OK; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
K04DY (Channel 4; TAHLEQUAH, OK; Owner: NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY)

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