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Miami-Dade County

Population in 2011: 15,259. Population change since 2000: +2.1%
 

Males: 7,226  (47.4%)
Females: 8,033  (52.6%)

Median resident age:  30.7 years
Florida median age:  41.3 years

Zip codes: 33054.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $18,424 (it was $19,631 in 2000)
Opa-locka:

$18,424
Florida:

$44,736
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $11,483

Opa-locka city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $158,054 (it was $69,300 in 2000)
Opa-locka:

$158,054
Florida:

$182,400
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $191,553; Detached houses: $187,976; Townhouses or other attached units: $505,732; In 2-unit structures: $226,118; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $232,472; Mobile homes: $13,486

Median gross rent in 2009: $637.

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Opa-locka races chart
  • Black alone - 9,366 (61.5%)
  • Hispanic - 5,378 (35.3%)
  • White alone - 323 (2.1%)
  • Two or more races - 82 (0.5%)
  • Asian alone - 27 (0.2%)
  • American Indian alone - 21 (0.1%)
  • Other race alone - 21 (0.1%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 1 (0.01%)

Races in Opa-locka detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Opa-locka: 108.8 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: West Indian (7.2%), United States (3.1%), Subsaharan African (1.4%), English (1.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 7 feet

Land area: 4.33 square miles.

Population density: 3523 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Opa-locka:

  • High school or higher: 52.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.4%
  • Unemployed: 17.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Opa-locka city:

  • Never married: 43.8%
  • Now married: 32.5%
  • Separated: 5.7%
  • Widowed: 4.8%
  • Divorced: 13.2%

3,596 residents are foreign born (23.0% Latin America).

This city:  24.1%
Florida:  16.7%



According to our research of Florida and other state lists there were 32 registered sex offenders living in Opa-locka, Florida as of May 21, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Opa-locka to the number of sex offenders is 519 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $1,239 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $1,119 (0.5%)
Opa-locka satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Northwest Dade, FL (3.1 miles , pop. 104,876).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Hialeah, FL (3.9 miles , pop. 226,419).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (962.5 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities: Westview, FL (1.2 miles ), Opa-locka North, FL (1.3 miles ), Bunche Park, FL (1.3 miles ), Scott Lake, FL (1.6 miles ), Pinewood, FL (1.7 miles ), Northwest Dade, FL (1.8 miles ), Carol City, FL (1.8 miles ), West Little River, FL (1.8 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $87,100
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $70,000
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $300,000
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $55,000
  • 2004: 173 buildings, average cost: $51,900
  • 2005: 31 buildings, average cost: $80,600
  • 2006: 38 buildings, average cost: $106,000
  • 2007: 17 buildings, average cost: $99,100
  • 2008: 5 buildings, average cost: $104,000
  • 2009: 0 buildings
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $104,000
  • 2011: 0 buildings

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Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 25.90 N, Longitude: 80.25 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +4,361 (+29.2%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 367 (7.8%)

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Opa-locka, Florida accommodation, waste management, arts - Economy and Business Data

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

9.5%
Florida:

9.0%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units


Population change in the 1990s: -406 (-2.6%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (20%)
  • Retail trade (16%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (12%)
  • Manufacturing (11%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (9%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (5%)
  • Health care and social assistance (24%)
  • Educational services (17%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (13%)
  • Retail trade (11%)
  • Other services, except public administration (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Manufacturing (5%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6%)
  • Carpenters (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Cashiers (6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Customer service representatives (4%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (4%)

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Tornado activity:

Opa-locka-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Florida state average. It is 1% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/17/1959, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 5.2 miles away from the Opa-locka city center injured 77 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/10/1956, a category F3 tornado 7.0 miles away from the city center injured 20 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Opa-locka-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Florida state average. It is 100% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/22/1992 at 04:21:34, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 MB, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 90.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Miami-Dade County (7) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 4, Tropical Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Opa-locka topographic map

Birthplace of: Larry Brinson - College football player, Renée Jones - Actor.


Hospitals/medical centers near Opa-locka:

  • HIALEAH HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 4 miles away; HIALEAH, FL)
  • PALM SPRINGS GENERAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 4 miles away; HIALEAH, FL)
  • NORTH SHORE MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 5 miles away; MIAMI, FL)

Amtrak stations near Opa-locka:

  • 4 miles: MIAMI (8303 N.W. 37TH AVE.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 9 miles: MIAMI INT'L AIRPORT (MIAMI, TRANSIT BUS LOADING AREA) - Bus Station
  • 10 miles: HOLLYWOOD (3001 HOLLYWOOD BLVD.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Opa-locka:

  • Saint Thomas University (about 2 miles; Miami Gardens, FL; Full-time enrollment: 2,030)
  • Barry University (about 4 miles; Miami, FL; FT enrollment: 6,190)
  • Florida National College (about 6 miles; Hialeah, FL; FT enrollment: 2,061)
  • University of Miami (about 7 miles; Coral Gables, FL; FT enrollment: 14,212)
  • AI Miami International University of Art and Design (about 9 miles; Miami, FL; FT enrollment: 3,347)
  • Miami Dade College (about 10 miles; Miami, FL; FT enrollment: 22,313)
  • Nova Southeastern University (about 13 miles; Fort Lauderdale, FL; FT enrollment: 14,847)

Public high schools in Opa-locka:

Public elementary/middle schools in Opa-locka:


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Notable locations in Opa-locka: Opa-Locka Station (A), Commerce Spur Junction Railroad Station (B), Le Jeune Industrial Park (C), Billy Graham Farm Village (D), Soul Saving Station Day Care Center (E), Opa Locka Library (F), Opa-Locka City Hall (G), Opa-Locka Educational Service Center (H), Opalocka Police Mini Station (I), Opa-Locka Police Station (J), North Regional Recreation Center (K), North Dade Community Development Children's Center (L), North Dade Community Development Corporation (M), Angelee Day Care Center (N), Opa Locka Crime Prevention (O). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Opa-locka include: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church (A), Saint Kevin Church (B), First Baptist Church (C), First Baptist Church of Opa-Locka (D), Iglesia de Cristo en Opa-Locka (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Opa-locka include: North Regional Park (1), Sherbondy Park (2), Segal Park (3), Ingram Park (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Miami-Dade 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 27.8. This is about average.
City:

27.8
U.S.:

32.0
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.504. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 7.6 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.504
U.S.:

0.334
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 0.0104. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 8.0 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.0104
U.S.:

2.4332
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 3.83. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 7.6 miles away from the city center.
City:

3.83
U.S.:

9.39
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 30.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.4 miles away from the city center.
City:

30.4
U.S.:

28.3
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2009 was 19.2. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 4.7 miles away from the city center.
City:

19.2
U.S.:

24.2
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 6.90. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 5.5 miles away from the city center.
City:

6.90
U.S.:

9.59


Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 31.0%
(40.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 33.1% for Black residents, 27.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for American Indian residents, 33.4% for other race residents, 10.6% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This city:  3.0 people
Florida:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  68.5%
Whole state:  67.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  8.6%
Whole state:  5.8%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Opa-locka, FL

People in group quarters in Opa-locka:

  • 262 people in military barracks, etc.
  • 136 people in other group homes
  • 12 people in nursing homes
  • 9 people in homes for the mentally ill
  • 5 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 4 people in religious group quarters

Opa-locka compared to Florida state average:

Opa-locka, Florida environmental map by EPA

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  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Opa-locka travel time to work - commute
Opa-locka mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Electricity (83%)
  • Utility gas (8%)
  • No fuel used (6%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)
  • Other fuel (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Miami-Dade County Florida:


2008 Presidential Election results in Miami-Dade County Florida:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Opa-locka (based on Miami-Dade County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 39.63%
Here39.6%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchJewishSouthern Baptist ConventionSeventh-Day Adventist ChurchUnited Methodist Church
Adherents60.8%13.9%9.1%2.0%1.9%
Congregations8.0%8.1%17.8%5.8%5.5%
NameEpiscopal ChurchAssemblies of GodLDS (Mormon) ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaOther
Adherents1.5%1.4%0.8%0.8%7.8%
Congregations3.4%6.0%2.3%2.6%40.5%
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: 597
This county:

2.51 / 10,000 pop.
Florida:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 15
Miami-Dade County:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 285
Miami-Dade County:

1.20 / 10,000 pop.
Florida:

1.28 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 473
This county:

1.98 / 10,000 pop.
Florida:

3.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 1,610
Miami-Dade County:

6.76 / 10,000 pop.
Florida:

7.45 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

7.9%
Florida:

9.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

20.5%
Florida:

23.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Miami-Dade County:

15.8%
State:

14.0%

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
Financial Administration 9$40,722$54,2960$0
Other Government Administration 18$75,991$50,6610$0
Judicial and Legal 1$9,700$116,4000$0
Police Protection - Officers 28$167,618$71,8360$0
Police - Other 13$46,726$43,1326$4,871
Correction 9$22,001$29,3352$3,122
Solid Waste Management 14$30,748$26,3550$0
Sewerage 4$14,187$42,5611$1,326
Parks and Recreation 8$25,031$37,5470$0
Housing and Community Development(Local) 4$19,585$58,7550$0
Water Supply 7$22,348$38,3110$0
Other and Unallocable 11$38,344$41,8300$0
Totals for Government 126$513,001$48,8579$9,319


3.96% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($42,972 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

3.96%
Florida average:

8.71%

0.28% of residents moved from foreign countries ($2,671 average AGI)
Miami-Dade County:

0.28%
Florida average:

0.22%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Broward County, FL  1.01% ($36,908 average AGI)
from Palm Beach County, FL  0.17% ($34,307)
from New York County, NY  0.09% ($100,288)


5.08% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($39,860 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.08%
Florida average:

7.73%

0.11% of residents moved to foreign countries ($897 average AGI)
Miami-Dade County:

0.11%
Florida average:

0.12%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Broward County, FL  1.54% ($40,863 average AGI)
to Lee County, FL  0.22% ($25,891)
to Palm Beach County, FL  0.21% ($44,535)

Strongest AM radio stations in Opa-locka:

  • WRFX (940 AM; 50 kW; MIAMI, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WNMA (1210 AM; 49 kW; MIAMI SPRINGS, FL; Owner: RADIO UNICA OF MIAMI LICENSE CORP.)
  • WAQI (710 AM; 50 kW; MIAMI, FL; Owner: LICENSE CORPORATION #1)
  • WWFE (670 AM; 50 kW; MIAMI, FL; Owner: FENIX BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WSUA (1260 AM; 50 kW; MIAMI, FL; Owner: WSUA BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WIOD (610 AM; 5 kW; MIAMI, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WQBA (1140 AM; 50 kW; MIAMI, FL; Owner: WQBA-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • WRHC (1550 AM; 45 kW; CORAL GABLES, FL; Owner: WRHC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WJCC (1700 AM; 10 kW; MIAMI SPRINGS, FL; Owner: RADIO UNICA OF MIAMI LICENSE CORP.)
  • WVCG (1080 AM; 50 kW; CORAL GABLES, FL; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WWNN (1470 AM; 50 kW; POMPANO BEACH, FL; Owner: WWNN LICENSE, LLC)
  • WQAM (560 AM; 5 kW; MIAMI, FL; Owner: WQAM LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLQY (1320 AM; 5 kW; HOLLYWOOD, FL; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Opa-locka:

  • WHQT (105.1 FM; CORAL GABLES, FL; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • WLVE (93.9 FM; MIAMI BEACH, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMIB (103.5 FM; FORT LAUDERDALE, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMXJ (102.7 FM; POMPANO BEACH, FL; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS CO. OF FLORIDA)
  • WPOW (96.5 FM; MIAMI, FL; Owner: WPOW LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WZTA (94.9 FM; MIAMI BEACH, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WFLC (97.3 FM; MIAMI, FL; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • WPYM (93.1 FM; MIAMI, FL; Owner: COX RADIO-MIAMI, LLC)
  • WLYF (101.5 FM; MIAMI, FL; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS CO. OF FLORIDA)
  • WXDJ (95.7 FM; NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL; Owner: WXDJ LICENSING, INC.)
  • WLRN-FM (91.3 FM; MIAMI, FL; Owner: THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI - DADE COUNTY, FL)
  • WAMR-FM (107.5 FM; MIAMI, FL; Owner: WQBA-FM LICENSE CORP.)
  • WBGG-FM (105.9 FM; FORT LAUDERDALE, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHYI-FM (100.7 FM; FORT LAUDERDALE, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKIS (99.9 FM; BOCA RATON, FL; Owner: WKIS LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRMA (106.7 FM; FORT LAUDERDALE, FL; Owner: WRMA LICENSING, INC.)
  • WCMQ-FM (92.3 FM; HIALEAH, FL; Owner: WCMQ LICENSING, INC.)
  • WDNA (88.9 FM; MIAMI, FL; Owner: BASCOMB MEMORIAL BROADCASTING FOUNDATION)
  • WRTO (98.3 FM; GOULDS, FL; Owner: LICENSE CORPORATION #2)
  • WEDR (99.1 FM; MIAMI, FL; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Opa-locka:

  • WPBT (Channel 2; MIAMI, FL; Owner: COMMUNITY TV FOUNDATION OF S. FLORIDA, INC.)
  • WSVN (Channel 7; MIAMI, FL; Owner: SUNBEAM TELEVISION CORP.)
  • WPLG (Channel 10; MIAMI, FL; Owner: POST-NEWSWEEK STATIONS, FLORIDA, INC.)
  • WLTV (Channel 23; MIAMI, FL; Owner: WLTV LICENSE PARTNERSHIP, G.P.)
  • WBZL (Channel 39; MIAMI, FL; Owner: CHANNEL 39, INC.)
  • WBFS-TV (Channel 33; MIAMI, FL; Owner: VIACOM STATIONS GROUP OF MIAMI INC.)
  • WPXM (Channel 35; MIAMI, FL; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WLMF-LP (Channel 53; MIAMI, FL; Owner: PAGING SYSTEMS, INC.)
  • WLRN-TV (Channel 17; MIAMI, FL; Owner: THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI - DADE COUNTY, FL)
  • WAMI-TV (Channel 69; HOLLYWOOD, FL; Owner: TELEFUTURA MIAMI LLC)
  • WSCV (Channel 51; FORT LAUDERDALE, FL; Owner: TELEMUNDO OF FLORIDA LICENSE CORP.)
  • WPPB-TV (Channel 63; BOCA RATON, FL; Owner: THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA)
  • WHFT-TV (Channel 45; MIAMI, FL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING OF FLORIDA, INC.)
  • W58BU (Channel 58; HALLANDALE, FL; Owner: NBC STATIONS MANAGEMENT,INC.)
  • W24CA (Channel 24; MARATHON, FL; Owner: KEY COMMUNICATIONS OF TEXAS)
  • WFUN-CA (Channel 48; MIAMI, ETC., FL; Owner: LOCALONE TEXAS, LTD.)
  • WTVJ (Channel 6; MIAMI, FL; Owner: NBC STATIONS MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WIMP-CA (Channel 25; MIAMI, FL; Owner: SUNSHINE BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WGEN-LP (Channel 55; MIAMI, FL; Owner: WDLP BROADCASTING COMPANY, LLC)
  • WJAN-CA (Channel 41; MIAMI, FL; Owner: SHERJAN BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHDT-LP (Channel 44; MIAMI, FL; Owner: GUENTER MARKSTEINER)
  • WVEB-CA (Channel 21; MIAMI, ETC., FL; Owner: HISPANIC KEYS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WPTV (Channel 5; WEST PALM BEACH, FL; Owner: SCRIPPS HOWARD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WPMF-LP (Channel 31; MIAMI, FL; Owner: JAMES J. CHLADEK)
  • WFLX (Channel 29; WEST PALM BEACH, FL; Owner: RAYCOM NATIONAL, INC.)

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)


See more detailed statistics of Opa-locka fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 22
Total length: 113 meters (371ft)
Total average daily traffic: 840,257
Total average daily truck traffic: 49,306

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 1940-1949: 2
  • 1950-1959: 1
  • 1960-1969: 10
  • 1970-1979: 0
  • 1980-1989: 0
  • 1990-1999: 9
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Opa-locka, FL

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

31 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Opa-locka)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 13705 Nw 27th Ave (Lat: 25.901944 Lon: -80.250556), Call Sign: WPTX824
    Assigned Frequencies: 468.762 MHz, 468.837 MHz, 469.137 MHz, 469.462 MHz, 469.637 MHz, 469.662 MHz, 469.887 MHz, 457.512 MHz, 457.537 MHz, 457.562 MHz, 457.587 MHz, 457.612 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/09/2002, Expiration Date: 01/09/2012, Certifier: Kelly G Jacobs Mr.
    Registrant: Hm Electronics, Inc., 6675 Mesa Ridge Rd, San Diego, CA 92121, Phone: (858) 535-6166, Fax: (858) 552-0139, Email:
  • Lat: 25.902306 Lon: -80.250306, Structure height: 0 m, Call Sign: WPWM993
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.512 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/23/2002, Expiration Date: 12/23/2012, Certifier: Rick Riccardi
    Registrant: Hexagram Inc., 23905 Mercantile Rd., Cleveland, OH 44122, Phone: (216) 896-8600, Fax: (216) 896-8577, Email:

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

2
  • Opa Locka Airport (Lat: 25.907000 Lon: -80.278389), Type: Bant, Structure height: 5 m, Overall height: 6 m, Call Sign: WQGN940
    Assigned Frequencies: 130.000 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/13/2007, Expiration Date: 03/13/2017, Certifier: Jonathan D Lunenfeld
    Registrant: Aviation Spectrum Resources, Inc, 2551 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401-7435, Phone: (410) 266-2132, Fax: (410) 266-2047, Email:
  • 14850 Nw 44th Ct (Lat: 25.915583 Lon: -80.278250), Type: Building, Structure height: 15 m, Call Sign: WQKF710
    Assigned Frequencies: 122.950 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/01/2009, Expiration Date: 05/01/2019, Certifier: Jeff Losner
    Registrant: Aa Acquisitions, LLC, 14600 Nw 42nd Ave Bldg #42, Opa-Locka, FL 33054, Phone: (305) 687-2144, Fax: (305) 687-4075, Email:

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers:

1
  • AMERICAN FLIGHT TRAINING LLC, 14351 Nw 41st Ave, Opa-Locka, FL 33054
    Certificate: D004279 (Corporation), Certificate Issue Date: 04/29/2011, Expiration Date: 04/28/2012

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: LAKE LA-4-200 (Category: Amphibian, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 91 mph), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1076L , Serial Number: 669, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 03/07/1975
    Registrant (Corporation): Robinson Air Crane Inc, Po Box 603, Opa-Locka, FL 33054
  • Aircraft: BEECH B90 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 9, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 202 mph), Engine: U/A CANADA PT6 SER 578HP (550 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 230TW , Serial Number: LJ-445, Year manufactured: 1969, Airworthiness Date: 02/11/1969
    Registrant (Corporation): Kimura International Inc, 3851 Nw 145th St Bldg 415, Opa-Locka, FL 33054



Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 4 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED14$101,0935$82,64820$134,1502$63,3350$03$54,383
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED2$91,0202$115,1054$109,4951$12,5700$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED9$95,8013$190,48047$122,48711$57,8040$06$100,892
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN3$70,9001$123,86013$127,1921$122,1701$254,6004$93,715
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS1$152,3301$74,0506$136,3630$00$01$74,050
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0004.01 , 0004.03, 0005.02, 0005.03

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 3 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED0$00$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$01$148,350
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$00$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS1$185,5300$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0004.01 , 0004.03, 0005.02, 0005.03

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value


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