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Northwest Washita, Oklahoma

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Population in July 2007: 3,722.
Males: 1,834  (49.3%)
Females: 1,888  (50.7%)
Median resident age:

35.9 years
Oklahoma median age:

35.5 years

Zip code: 73624

Estimated median household income in 2022: $62,060 (it was $31,133 in 2000)
Northwest Washita:

$62,060
OK:

$59,673

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,732 (it was $16,015 in 2000)

Northwest Washita CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $121,259 (it was $45,200 in 2000)
Northwest Washita:

$121,259
OK:

$191,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $161,130; detached houses: $158,904; townhouses or other attached units: $68,005; mobile homes: $220,205
March 2022 cost of living index in Northwest Washita: 80.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Northwest Washita, OK (2000)
    • 3,25588.4%White alone
    • 1965.3%Hispanic
    • 1153.1%American Indian alone
    • 561.5%Two or more races
    • 300.8%Black alone
    • 240.7%Asian alone
    • 30.08%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone
    • 20.05%Other race alone

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

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Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 209.8 square miles.

Population density: 18 people per square mile   (very low).

Northwest Washita, Oklahoma map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Northwest Washita CCD:

0.4% ($199)
Oklahoma:

0.8% ($523)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lawton, OK (69.7 miles , pop. 92,757).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Oklahoma City, OK (93.3 miles , pop. 506,132).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (226.2 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Burns Flat, OK (1.7 miles ),
Foss, OK (2.0 miles),
Canute, OK (2.3 miles ),
Dill City, OK (3.0 miles ),
Bessie, OK (3.3 miles),
Southwest Washita, OK (3.6 miles ),
New Cordell, OK (3.6 miles ),
Elk City, OK (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 35.40 N, Longitude: 99.19 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 580

Distribution of median household income in Northwest Washita, OK in 2022
Northwest Washita satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.3%
Oklahoma:

3.2%
Most common industries in Northwest Washita, OK (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (11.6%)
  • Health care (10.6%)
  • Educational services (10.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.7%)
  • Construction (5.4%)
  • Public administration (5.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (19.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.3%)
  • Construction (8.7%)
  • Public administration (6.4%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.2%)
  • Educational services (5.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (20.6%)
  • Educational services (17.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.6%)
  • Social assistance (7.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.2%)
  • Public administration (3.2%)
Most common occupations in Northwest Washita, OK (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.2%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (8.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Extraction workers (5.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.4%)
  • Cashiers (7.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.6%)
  • Child care workers (4.4%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.2%)

Average climate in Northwest Washita, Oklahoma

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Northwest Washita, Oklahoma average temperatures Northwest Washita, Oklahoma average precipitation Northwest Washita, Oklahoma humidity Northwest Washita, Oklahoma wind speed Northwest Washita, Oklahoma snowfall Northwest Washita, Oklahoma sunshine Northwest Washita, Oklahoma clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

Northwest Washita-area historical tornado activity is near Oklahoma state average. It is 132% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/25/1962, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.8 miles away from the Northwest Washita place center injured 9 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/10/1967, a category F4 tornado 17.8 miles away from the place center killed 4 people and injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Northwest Washita-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Oklahoma state average. It is 735% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 145.1 miles away from Northwest Washita center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 136.8 miles away from the city center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 80.2 miles away from Northwest Washita center
On 6/16/1978 at 11:46:54, a magnitude 5.3 (4.4 MB, 4.6 UK, 5.3 ML) earthquake occurred 187.0 miles away from Northwest Washita center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 140.1 miles away from Northwest Washita center
On 1/7/2016 at 04:27:57, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 80.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Washita County (29) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 21
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 16, Storms: 13, Winter Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 9, Ice Storms: 2, Winds: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Northwest Washita:

  • GREAT PLAINS HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; ELK CITY, OK)
  • FAITH HOSPICE OF WESTERN OKLAHOMA (Hospital, about 12 miles away; ELK CITY, OK)
  • GREAT PLAINS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 12 miles away; ELK CITY, OK)
  • CORDELL CHRISTIAN HOME (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; CORDELL, OK)
  • SAMARITAN HOME CARE, LLC (SUBUNIT) (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; CLINTON, OK)
  • WESTERN OKLAHOMA HOSPICE (Hospital, about 14 miles away; CLINTON, OK)
  • DAVITA - CLINTON DIALYSIS CTR (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; CLINTON, OK)

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

  • Southwestern Oklahoma State University (about 29 miles; Weatherford, OK; Full-time enrollment: 4,126)
  • Western Oklahoma State College (about 52 miles; Altus, OK; FT enrollment: 2,054)
  • Cameron University (about 70 miles; Lawton, OK; FT enrollment: 4,695)
  • Vernon College (about 86 miles; Vernon, TX; FT enrollment: 2,216)
  • Southern Nazarene University (about 89 miles; Bethany, OK; FT enrollment: 2,064)
  • Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City (about 91 miles; Oklahoma City, OK; FT enrollment: 4,784)
  • Mid-America Christian University (about 91 miles; Oklahoma City, OK; FT enrollment: 2,869)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Northwest Washita: Clinton-Sherman Industrial Park (A), Werning (B), Bessie Volunteer Fire Department (C), Burns Flat Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services (D), Clinton Sherman Fire Department (E), Foss Fire Department (F), Canute Fire Department (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Northwest Washita include: Peace Church (A), Hefner Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Old Foss Cemetery (1), Saint Francis Cemetery (2), Edwardsville Cemetery (3), Holy Family Cemetery (4), Hebron Cemetery (5), Boggy Cemetery (6), Schultz Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Klemme Reservoir (A), Clinton Lake (B), Adams Lake (C), Turkey Creek Site 7 Reservoir (D), Boggy Creek Watershed Site 14 Reservoir (E), Turkey Creek Site 6 Reservoir (F), Turkey Creek Site 5 Reservoir (G), Turkey Creek Site 4 Reservoir (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: South Boggy Creek (A), Sand Creek (B), Monument Creek (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Northwest Washita include: Adams Lake City Park (1), Arrowhead Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Washita County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.6 people
Oklahoma:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

72.1%
Whole state:

66.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

8.7%
Whole state:

5.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

13.9%
Whole state:

14.7%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

6.5%
Whole state:

6.1%

For population 15 years and over in Northwest Washita:

Marital status in Northwest Washita, OK
  • Never married: 19.0%
  • Now married: 65.4%
  • Separated: 2.2%
  • Widowed: 6.1%
  • Divorced: 9.6%

For population 25 years and over in Northwest Washita:

  • High school or higher: 82.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.7%
  • Unemployed: 4.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.3
Oklahoma average:

11.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Northwest Washita, OK (based on Washita County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant6,64131
Mainline Protestant1,0847
Catholic811
None3,823-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Washita County:

1.72 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

1.97 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Washita County:

1.72 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

0.76 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
Washita County:

6.87 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

4.35 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 10
Washita County:

8.58 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

6.89 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

10.5%
State:

10.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

26.1%
State:

29.2%

Strongest AM radio stations in Northwest Washita:

  • KADS (1240 AM; 1 kW; ELK CITY, OK; Owner: PARAGON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KCLI (1320 AM; 1 kW; CLINTON, OK; Owner: WRIGHT BROADCASTING SYSTEMS, INC.)
  • KOMA (1520 AM; 50 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KJON (850 AM; daytime; 5 kW; ANADARKO, OK; Owner: CARROLLTON BROADCASTING OF TEXAS, LP)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KTJS (1420 AM; 1 kW; HOBART, OK; Owner: FUCHS RADIO, LLC)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KRLD (1080 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KCAF (990 AM; 10 kW; FARMERSVILLE, TX; Owner: RENAISSANCE RADIO, INC.)
  • KAHZ (1360 AM; 50 kW; HURST, TX)

Strongest FM radio stations in Northwest Washita:

  • KQMX (95.5 FM; CLINTON, OK; Owner: WRIGHT BROADCASTING SYSTEMS, INC)
  • KYCU (89.1 FM; CLINTON, OK; Owner: CAMERON UNIVERSITY)
  • KRMP (103.5 FM; ANADARKO, OK; Owner: PERRY BROADCASTING OF SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA, INC.)
  • KECO (96.5 FM; ELK CITY, OK; Owner: PARAGON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • K209DI (89.7 FM; ELK CITY, OK; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KXOO (94.3 FM; ELK CITY, OK; Owner: PARAGON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KTIJ (98.5 FM; ELK CITY, OK; Owner: FUCHS RADIO, LLC)
  • KCDL (99.3 FM; CORDELL, OK; Owner: WRIGHT BROADCASTING SYSTEMS, INC.)
  • KWEY-FM (97.3 FM; WEATHERFORD, OK; Owner: WRIGHT BROADCASTING SYSTEMS, INC.)
  • K220FP (91.9 FM; ELK CITY, OK; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KQTZ (105.9 FM; HOBART, OK; Owner: ALTUS RADIO, INC.)
  • K216FR (91.1 FM; CLINTON, OK; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Northwest Washita:

  • K29EI (Channel 29; ELK CITY, OK; Owner: NORTHFORK TV TRANSLATOR SYSTEM)
  • K44AP (Channel 44; ELK CITY, ETC., OK; Owner: NORTHFORK TV TRANSLATOR SYSTEM)
  • K46AN (Channel 46; ELK CITY, OK; Owner: NORTHFORK TV TRANSLATOR SYSTEM)
  • K48AP (Channel 48; ELK CITY, ETC., OK; Owner: NORTHFORK TV TRANSLATOR SYSTEM)
  • K50AL (Channel 50; ELK CITY, OK; Owner: NORTHFORK TV TRANSLATOR SYSTEM)
  • K54CM (Channel 54; ELK CITY, OK; Owner: NORTHFORK TV TRANSLATOR SYSTEM)
  • K56EY (Channel 56; ELK CITY, OK; Owner: NORTHFORK TV TRANSLATOR SYSTEM)
  • KWET (Channel 12; CHEYENNE, OK; Owner: OKLAHOMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 3ft / 0.7mTotal length
  • $236,000Total costs
  • 50Total average daily traffic
  • 5Total average daily truck traffic
  • 80Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Northwest Washita, OK
  • 59.7%Utility gas
  • 24.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 14.4%Electricity
  • 0.9%Wood
  • 0.3%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Northwest Washita, OK
  • 69.5%Utility gas
  • 18.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.3%Electricity
  • 1.2%No fuel used
  • 0.5%Other fuel


Northwest Washita compared to Oklahoma state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
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