Oakwood, Oklahoma

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Population in 2022: 72 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: 0.0%
 
Males: 40  (55.7%)
Females: 32  (44.3%)
Median resident age:

65.9 years
Oklahoma median age:

37.1 years

Zip code: 73658

Estimated median household income in 2022: $75,538 (it was $18,125 in 2000)
Oakwood:

$75,538
OK:

$59,673

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,914 (it was $21,254 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $103,439 (it was $21,300 in 2000)
Oakwood:

$103,439
OK:

$191,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $104,263; detached houses: $124,174; mobile homes: $47,843
March 2022 cost of living index in Oakwood: 77.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 21.3%
(17.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 33.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Oakwood, OK (2022)
    • 4472.1%White alone
    • 69.8%American Indian alone
    • 69.8%Hispanic
    • 34.9%Two or more races
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Latest news from Oakwood, OK collected exclusively by city-data.com from local newspapers, TV, and radio stations

Ancestries: European (52.6%), English (10.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 0.24 square miles.

Population density: 306 people per square mile   (very low).

Oakwood, Oklahoma map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Oakwood town:

0.9% ($199)
Oklahoma:

0.8% ($523)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: East Canadian, OK (62.4 miles , pop. 61,645).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Oklahoma City, OK (72.7 miles , pop. 506,132).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (242.7 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Canton, OK (3.3 miles ),
Thomas, OK (3.6 miles ),
Putnam, OK (4.0 miles),
Taloga, OK (4.0 miles ),
Longdale, OK (4.0 miles ),
Watonga, OK (4.2 miles ),
Seiling, OK (4.4 miles ),
Hitchcock, OK (4.5 miles)

Latitude: 35.93 N, Longitude: 98.71 W

Area code: 580

Distribution of median household income in Oakwood, OK in 2022
Distribution of house value in Oakwood, OK in 2022

Oakwood satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.9%
Oklahoma:

3.2%

Average climate in Oakwood, Oklahoma

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Oakwood, Oklahoma average temperatures Oakwood, Oklahoma average precipitation Oakwood, Oklahoma humidity Oakwood, Oklahoma wind speed Oakwood, Oklahoma snowfall Oakwood, Oklahoma sunshine Oakwood, Oklahoma clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 72.6. This is about average.

City:

72.6
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 37.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 20.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

37.4
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 8.54. This is about average. Closest monitor was 20.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.54
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Oakwood-area historical tornado activity is near Oklahoma state average. It is 139% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/10/1967, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 23.8 miles away from the Oakwood town center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/10/1967, a category F4 tornado 36.1 miles away from the town center killed 4 people and injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Oakwood-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Oklahoma state average. It is 857% 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 104.9 miles away from Oakwood center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 112.4 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 38.6 miles away from the city 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 39.0 miles away from the city center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 106.6 miles away from Oakwood center
On 11/19/2015 at 07:42:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 52.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Dewey County (27) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 18
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Winter Storms: 12, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 8, Fire: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Oakwood topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Oakwood:

  • THOMAS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 14 miles away; THOMAS, OK)
  • THOMAS NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; THOMAS, OK)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Oakwood:

  • Southwestern Oklahoma State University (about 28 miles; Weatherford, OK; Full-time enrollment: 4,126)
  • Southern Nazarene University (about 68 miles; Bethany, OK; FT enrollment: 2,064)
  • Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City (about 71 miles; Oklahoma City, OK; FT enrollment: 4,784)
  • University of Central Oklahoma (about 72 miles; Edmond, OK; FT enrollment: 13,790)
  • Oklahoma City University (about 73 miles; Oklahoma City, OK; FT enrollment: 2,547)
  • Oklahoma Christian University (about 73 miles; Edmond, OK; FT enrollment: 2,173)
  • Oklahoma City Community College (about 75 miles; Oklahoma City, OK; FT enrollment: 8,904)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Oakwood Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Dewey County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Oakwood and their reported violations in the past:

DEWEY CO RWD #1 (Address: 110 E. Main ST , Population served: 129, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 6 routine major monitoring violations
  • One minor monitoring violation
Average household size:
This town:

2.0 people
Oklahoma:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

53.1%
Whole state:

66.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

3.1%
Whole state:

5.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Oakwood:

Marital status in Oakwood, OK
  • Never married: 18.2%
  • Now married: 70.4%
  • Separated: 1.6%
  • Widowed: 3.3%
  • Divorced: 6.5%

For population 25 years and over in Oakwood:

  • High school or higher: 92.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 43.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.1
Oklahoma average:

11.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Oakwood, OK (based on Dewey County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant2,75421
Mainline Protestant1,2737
Catholic1001
None683-
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: 1
Dewey County:

2.31 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

1.97 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
Dewey County:

23.09 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

4.35 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
Here:

6.93 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

6.89 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Dewey County:

11.0%
Oklahoma:

10.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

30.5%
Oklahoma:

29.2%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Oakwood:

49.3%
Oklahoma:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

43.9%
State:

45.2%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.0
State:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

17.8%
State:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

9.9%
State:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Oakwood:

28.5%
State:

33.9%

General health condition:
Oakwood:

58.1%
State:

55.2%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

75.9%
Oklahoma:

78.4%

More about Health and Nutrition of Oakwood, OK Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
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 1$50
Totals for Government 0$0 1$50

Oakwood government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $15,000 ($208.33)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $1,000 ($13.89)

Oakwood government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Miscellaneous - Royalties: $38,000 ($527.78)
    General Revenue - Other: $5,000 ($69.44)
    Donations From Private Sources: $2,000 ($27.78)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $2,000 ($27.78)
  • Tax - Public Utilities Sales: $2,000 ($27.78)

Oakwood government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $34,000 ($472.22)

Strongest AM radio stations in Oakwood:

  • 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.)
  • KCRC (1390 AM; 10 kW; ENID, OK; Owner: CHISHOLM TRAIL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KJON (850 AM; daytime; 5 kW; ANADARKO, OK; Owner: CARROLLTON BROADCASTING OF TEXAS, LP)
  • WWLS (640 AM; 5 kW; MOORE, OK; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WKY (930 AM; 5 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KWEY (1590 AM; 1 kW; WEATHERFORD, OK; Owner: WRIGHT BROADCASTING SYSTEMS, INC.)
  • KRLD (1080 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KTOK (1000 AM; 5 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KTBZ (1430 AM; 25 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Oakwood:

  • KRMP (103.5 FM; ANADARKO, OK; Owner: PERRY BROADCASTING OF SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA, INC.)
  • KWEY-FM (97.3 FM; WEATHERFORD, OK; Owner: WRIGHT BROADCASTING SYSTEMS, INC.)
  • KCDL (99.3 FM; CORDELL, OK; Owner: WRIGHT BROADCASTING SYSTEMS, INC.)
  • KWOX (101.1 FM; WOODWARD, OK; Owner: OMNI COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KIMY (93.9 FM; WATONGA, OK; Owner: ORION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KQMX (95.5 FM; CLINTON, OK; Owner: WRIGHT BROADCASTING SYSTEMS, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Oakwood:

  • KWTV (Channel 9; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: GRIFFIN ENTITIES, L.L.C.)
  • K53CI (Channel 53; SEILING, OK; Owner: SHAFER TRANSLATOR, INC.)
  • K55EZ (Channel 55; SEILING, OK; Owner: SHAFER TRANSLATOR, INC.)
  • K57EA (Channel 57; SEILING, OK; Owner: SHAFER TRANSLATOR, INC.)
  • K49DO (Channel 49; SEILING, OK; Owner: SHAFER TRANSLATOR, INC.)
  • K51EB (Channel 51; SEILING, OK; Owner: SHAFER TRANSLATOR, INC.)

Oakwood fatal accident list:

Oct 23, 1980 09:50 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 69ft / 20.6mTotal length
  • $4,067,000Total costs
  • 7,306Total average daily traffic
  • 1,562Total average daily truck traffic
  • 11,690Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Oakwood)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

48 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Oakwood, OK)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

7 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: KB5QEZ, Licensee ID: L00377390, Grant Date: 07/18/2011, Expiration Date: 10/01/2021, Cancellation Date: 10/03/2023, Certifier: Lester R Scott, Registrant: Lester R Scott, Rr 1 Box 80, Oakwood, OK 73658

  • Call Sign: WB0JKM, Licensee ID: L01419761, Grant Date: 04/03/2019, Expiration Date: 10/27/2028, Certifier: Bobby G Martin, Registrant: Bobby G Martin, 110 E Main, Oakwood, OK 73658-0153

  • Call Sign: KJ5FLM, Licensee ID: L02747876, Grant Date: 03/26/2024, Expiration Date: 03/26/2034, Certifier: Michael Martens, Registrant: Michael Martens, 237751 E 720 Rd, Oakwood, OK 73658-4747


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Oakwood, OK
  • 50.0%Electricity
  • 28.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.7%Utility gas
  • 7.1%Other fuel
  • 3.6%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Oakwood, OK
  • 100.0%Electricity


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