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Comanche County

Population in July 2007: 5,111.
Males: 2,644  (51.7%)
Females: 2,467  (48.3%)

Median resident age:  39.8 years
Oklahoma median age:  35.5 years

Estimated median household income in 2009: $56,633 (it was $40,069 in 2000)
Northwest Comanche:

$56,633
Oklahoma:

$41,664
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $23,583

Northwest Comanche CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $136,432 (it was $87,600 in 2000)
Northwest Comanche:

$136,432
Oklahoma:

$107,700
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $136,967; Detached houses: $159,420; Townhouses or other attached units: $193,804; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $121,364; Mobile homes: $59,922; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $19,632

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Northwest Comanche races chart
  • White alone - 3,942 (77.0%)
  • American Indian alone - 638 (12.5%)
  • Hispanic - 204 (4.0%)
  • Two or more races - 166 (3.2%)
  • Black alone - 129 (2.5%)
  • Asian alone - 19 (0.4%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 12 (0.2%)
  • Other race alone - 9 (0.2%)

Races in Northwest Comanche detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Northwest Comanche: 80.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 283.0 square miles.

Population density: 18 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Northwest Comanche:

  • High school or higher: 84.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.7%
  • Unemployed: 14.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Northwest Comanche CCD:

  • Never married: 18.8%
  • Now married: 67.0%
  • Separated: 1.6%
  • Widowed: 6.0%
  • Divorced: 8.2%

0 residents are foreign born

This place:  0.0%
Oklahoma:  3.8%

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

Northwest Comanche CCD:  0.8% ($716)
Oklahoma:  0.8% ($523)
Northwest Comanche satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lawton, OK (11.8 miles , pop. 92,757).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Oklahoma City, OK (71.9 miles , pop. 506,132).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (167.3 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Medicine Park, OK (1.7 miles ), Sill, OK (2.6 miles ), Elgin, OK (3.2 miles ), Apache, OK (3.2 miles ), Lawton, OK (3.4 miles ), Fletcher, OK (3.6 miles ), Cache, OK (3.7 miles ), Northeast Comanche, OK (3.7 miles ).

Latitude: 34.78 N, Longitude: 98.47 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 580

Northwest Comanche household income distribution Northwest Comanche home values distribution

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

6.4%
Oklahoma:

5.0%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries (%)
Males Females
  • Public administration (11%)
  • Construction (10%)
  • Educational services (7%)
  • Plastics and rubber products (7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (6%)
  • Truck transportation (6%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (6%)
  • Health care (14%)
  • Educational services (14%)
  • Public administration (12%)
  • Accommodation and food services (12%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)
  • Private households (3%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4%)
  • Cashiers (7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (4%)

Work and jobs in Northwest Comanche: detailed stats about occupations, industries, unemployment, workers, commute

Average climate in Northwest Comanche, Oklahoma

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Northwest Comanche-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Oklahoma state average. It is 316% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/17/1976, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 7.8 miles away from the Northwest Comanche place center injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/24/1957, a category F4 tornado 14.7 miles away from the place center killed 4 people and injured 5 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Northwest Comanche-area historical earthquake activity is above Oklahoma state average. It is 72% 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 3.0 miles away from the city 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 49.5 miles away from Northwest Comanche 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 6.9 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 49.9 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 50.4 miles away from Northwest Comanche center
On 10/6/2006 at 22:13:16, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 66.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Comanche County (24) is a lot greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 11, Floods: 10, Winter Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 6, Fires: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals/medical centers near Northwest Comanche:

  • COMANCHE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Hospital District or Authority, provides emergency services, about 7 miles away; LAWTON, OK)
  • SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 7 miles away; LAWTON, OK)
  • USPHS LAWTON INDIAN HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Federal, provides emergency services, about 16 miles away; LAWTON, OK)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Northwest Comanche:

  • Cameron University (about 12 miles; Lawton, OK; Full-time enrollment: 3,904)
  • Southwestern Oklahoma State University (about 55 miles; Weatherford, OK; FT enrollment: 4,054)
  • Midwestern State University (about 63 miles; Wichita Falls, TX; FT enrollment: 4,383)
  • University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (about 66 miles; Norman, OK; FT enrollment: 19,159)
  • Oklahoma City Community College (about 67 miles; Oklahoma City, OK; FT enrollment: 5,513)
  • Southern Nazarene University (about 70 miles; Bethany, OK; FT enrollment: 2,044)
  • Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City (about 70 miles; Oklahoma City, OK; FT enrollment: 2,498)

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Notable locations in Northwest Comanche: Richards Spur (A), White Wolf Ceremonial Grounds (B), Boulder Camp (C), Boulder Turnoff (D), Treasure Lake Civilian Conservation Center (E), Doris Campground (F), Comanche Tribal Complex (G), Robinson Landing (H), The Holy City (I), Kimbell Ranch (J), Mount Scott Picnic Area (K), Whitewolf Ceremonial Grounds (L), Robison Landing (M), Yshua Sports Camp (N), Paradise Valley Fire Department (O), Meers Volunteer Fire Department (P), Edgewater Park Fire Department (Q), Porter Hill Fire Department (R), Wichita Mountain Estates Fire Department (S), Cove Acres Volunteer Fire Department (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Northwest Comanche include: Paradise Valley Church (A), Richards Spur Mission (B), Petarsy Indian Mission (C), Mount Scott Kiowa Mission (D), Mount Scott Comache Mission (E), Primitive Church (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Paradise Valley Cemetery (1), Mount Scott Tribal Cemetery (2), Mountain Scott Tribal Cemetery (3), Meers Cemetery (4), Mount Scott Cemetery (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Treasure Lake (A), Burford Lake (B), Caddo Lake (C), Comanche Lake (D), Crater Lake (E), Cut Throat Lake (F), Caddo Lake (G), Burford Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: West Sugar Creek (A), Cow Creek (B), Headquarters Creek (C), Turkey Creek (D), Tony Creek (E), Spencer Creek (F), Chandler Creek (G), Cedar Creek (H), Ranch Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Northwest Comanche include: Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge (1), North Mountain Wilderness Area (2), Legion Park (3), Tiapiha Park (4), James Arthur Manning State Fish Hatchery (5), Jack Laughter Park (6). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Comanche 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)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 27.2. This is about average.
City:

27.2
U.S.:

32.0
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2005 was 0.314. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 11.4 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.314
U.S.:

0.493
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 32.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.1 miles away from the city center.
City:

32.0
U.S.:

28.3
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2003 was 9.27. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 10.4 miles away from the city center.
City:

9.27
U.S.:

11.90


Average household size:
This place:  2.6 people
Oklahoma:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  65.1%
Whole state:  68.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  3.0%
Whole state:  4.0%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

15.4%
Whole state:

14.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

6.1%
Whole state:

6.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Northwest Comanche, OK


208 people in job corps and vocational training facilities

Northwest Comanche compared to Oklahoma state average:

  • Unemployed percentage above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.


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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Electricity (44%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (34%)
  • Utility gas (16%)
  • Wood (3%)
  • Other fuel (2%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Comanche County Oklahoma:


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

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 56.65%
Here56.7%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchAssemblies of GodChurches of Christ
Adherents56.0%12.8%7.8%3.6%3.0%
Congregations24.7%14.4%2.7%9.6%11.0%
NameLDS (Mormon) ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of ChristLutheran ChurchSalvation ArmyOther
Adherents1.8%1.7%1.6%1.4%10.5%
Congregations1.4%2.7%1.4%0.7%31.5%
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
Comanche County:

0.79 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

1.97 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
This county:

0.26 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
Comanche County:

0.53 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

0.76 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 51
Comanche County:

4.48 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.35 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 64
Here:

5.62 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

9.4%
Oklahoma:

10.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Comanche County:

28.7%
Oklahoma:

29.2%

10.54% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($29,552 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

10.54%
Oklahoma average:

8.21%

1.33% of residents moved from foreign countries ($3,845 average AGI)
Comanche County:

1.33%
Oklahoma average:

0.15%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Oklahoma County, OK  0.37% ($24,873 average AGI)
from Honolulu County, HI  0.28% ($34,380)
from Stephens County, OK  0.23% ($28,193)


12.80% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,661 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

12.80%
Oklahoma average:

7.91%

0.96% of residents moved to foreign countries ($2,426 average AGI)
Comanche County:

0.96%
Oklahoma average:

0.09%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Oklahoma County, OK  0.53% ($26,025 average AGI)
to Cleveland County, OK  0.30% ($28,509)
to Stephens County, OK  0.28% ($36,925)

Strongest AM radio stations in Northwest Comanche:

  • KJON (850 AM; daytime; 5 kW; ANADARKO, OK; Owner: CARROLLTON BROADCASTING OF TEXAS, LP)
  • KOMA (1520 AM; 50 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • KPTK (1380 AM; 1 kW; LAWTON, OK; Owner: PERRY BROADCASTING OF SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA, INC.)
  • KCAF (990 AM; 10 kW; FARMERSVILLE, TX; Owner: RENAISSANCE RADIO, INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • WWLS (640 AM; 5 kW; MOORE, OK; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KRLD (1080 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • 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.)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KZMP (1540 AM; 50 kW; UNIVERSITY PARK, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Northwest Comanche:

  • KVRW (107.3 FM; LAWTON, OK; Owner: PAT-TOWER, INC.)
  • KBZQ (99.5 FM; LAWTON, OK; Owner: WILLIAM R. FRITSCH, JR.)
  • KZCD (94.1 FM; LAWTON, OK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KLAW (101.3 FM; LAWTON, OK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KRMP (103.5 FM; ANADARKO, OK; Owner: PERRY BROADCASTING OF SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA, INC.)
  • KCCU (89.3 FM; LAWTON, OK; Owner: CAMERON UNIVERSITY)
  • KFXI (92.1 FM; MARLOW, OK; Owner: DFWU, INC.)
  • KMGZ (95.3 FM; LAWTON, OK; Owner: BROADCO OF TEXAS, INC.)
  • KNIN-FM (92.9 FM; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KVRS (90.3 FM; LAWTON, OK; Owner: LAWTON EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING SERVICES)
  • KSYY (105.3 FM; KINGFISHER, OK; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KJRF (91.1 FM; LAWTON, OK; Owner: THE CHRISTIAN CENTER INC)
  • KKNG-FM (93.3 FM; NEWCASTLE, OK; Owner: TYLER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • K275AE (102.9 FM; LAWTON, OK; Owner: CAMERON UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around Northwest Comanche:

  • K38GL (Channel 38; LAWTON, OK; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K21DC (Channel 21; LAWTON, OK; Owner: LOCKE SUPPLY CO.)
  • K53DS (Channel 53; LAWTON, OK; Owner: MISSION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSWO-TV (Channel 7; LAWTON, OK; Owner: KSWO TELEVISION COMPANY, INC.)
  • KJTL (Channel 18; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: MISSION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K49GC (Channel 49; LAWTON, OK; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

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