Purcell, Oklahoma

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Population in 2013: 6,339 (81% urban, 19% rural). Population change since 2000: +13.8%
 
Males: 2,878  (45.4%)
Females: 3,461  (54.6%)
Median resident age:  36.4 years
Oklahoma median age:  37.0 years

Zip codes: 73080.

Estimated median household income in 2012: $45,323 (it was $33,283 in 2000)
Purcell:

$45,323
OK:

$44,312
Estimated per capita income in 2012: $22,208 (it was $15,261 in 2000)

Purcell city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2012: $98,207 (it was $58,500 in 2000)
Purcell:

$98,207
OK:

$114,300
Mean prices in 2011: All housing units: $118,047; Detached houses: $121,440; Mobile homes: $52,870

Median gross rent in 2012: $697.

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  • White alone - 4,375 (73.1%)
  • Hispanic - 996 (16.6%)
  • American Indian alone - 267 (4.5%)
  • Two or more races - 250 (4.2%)
  • Black alone - 67 (1.1%)
  • Asian alone - 42 (0.7%)

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

Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Purcell: 85.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
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Ancestries: German (12.2%), Irish (10.1%), English (8.4%), United States (7.0%), French (2.7%), Dutch (2.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1106 feet

Land area: 9.95 square miles.

Population density: 637 people per square mile   (low).

Purcell,OK real estate house value index trend

Purcell, Oklahoma map

For population 25 years and over in Purcell:

  • High school or higher: 84.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.5%
  • Unemployed: 5.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Purcell city:

  • Never married: 17.9%
  • Now married: 60.3%
  • Separated: 2.1%
  • Widowed: 7.8%
  • Divorced: 11.9%

479 residents are foreign born

This city:  8.0%
Oklahoma:  5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2012: $920 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2012: $574 (0.8%)

Purcell satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Norman, OK (14.4 miles , pop. 95,694).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Oklahoma City, OK (33.5 miles , pop. 506,132).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (157.0 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Lexington, OK (1.4 miles ), Slaughterville, OK (2.6 miles ), Washington, OK (2.7 miles ), Wayne, OK (2.8 miles ), Noble, OK (2.9 miles ), Goldsby, OK (3.3 miles ), East Cleveland, OK (3.4 miles ), Rosedale, OK (3.5 miles) .

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 27 buildings, average cost: $75,800
  • 1998: 26 buildings, average cost: $53,300
  • 1999: 27 buildings, average cost: $60,200
  • 2000: 19 buildings, average cost: $99,200
  • 2001: 28 buildings, average cost: $99,300
  • 2002: 34 buildings, average cost: $74,200
  • 2003: 36 buildings, average cost: $74,200
  • 2004: 39 buildings, average cost: $74,200
  • 2005: 41 buildings, average cost: $74,200
  • 2006: 37 buildings, average cost: $74,200
  • 2007: 25 buildings, average cost: $74,200
  • 2008: 13 buildings, average cost: $74,200
  • 2009: 10 buildings, average cost: $74,200
  • 2010: 9 buildings, average cost: $74,200
  • 2011: 8 buildings, average cost: $74,200
  • 2012: 8 buildings, average cost: $74,200

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)

Latitude: 35.02 N, Longitude: 97.37 W

Purcell nicknames or aliases (official or unofficial): Quarterhorse Capital of the World, The Heart of Oklahoma

Daytime population change due to commuting: +133 (+2.2%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 1,009 (35.7%)

Area code: 405

Purcell household income distribution Purcell home values distribution

Crime rates in Purcell by Year
Type 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Murders 000001000000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.016.90.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 355212304411
per 100,000 53.788.689.335.417.433.849.80.064.662.916.816.5
Robberies 252412322002
per 100,000 35.888.635.770.817.433.849.832.632.30.00.033.1
Assaults 47151610159551191215
per 100,000 841.4265.9285.6177.1260.8152.383.081.4177.6141.5201.8248.2
Burglaries 112921111379794945334455490
per 100,000 2005.01630.91981.42426.51686.41590.51559.9862.8548.9707.7908.01489.3
Thefts 213165152144123148147176225183193264
per 100,000 3813.12925.02713.32550.52138.42504.22439.42865.03632.52877.83245.34368.7
Auto thefts 20715181612158872635
per 100,000 358.0124.1267.8318.8278.2203.0248.9130.2129.2110.1437.2579.2
Arson 419501103021
per 100,000 71.617.7160.788.60.016.916.60.048.40.033.616.5
City-data.com crime rate (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 298.9) 563.5406.2422.9396.4308.0341.4309.0219.2301.6261.3292.5412.8

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City-data.com crime rate counts serious crimes more heavily. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

Crime rate in Purcell detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2012, including police officers: 23 (20 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.31
Oklahoma average:

2.08
Unemployment in June 2014:
Here:

4.4%
Oklahoma:

4.8%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units


Population change in the 1990s: +696 (+14.3%).
Most common industries in 2008-2012 (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (17%)
  • Manufacturing (10%)
  • Retail trade (9%)
  • Public administration (9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (9%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (6%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (6%)
  • Educational services (20%)
  • Retail trade (15%)
  • Health care and social assistance (15%)
  • Accommodation and food services (13%)
  • Public administration (10%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (5%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (9%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (5%)
  • Cashiers (4%)

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

Average climate in Purcell, Oklahoma

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Purcell-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Oklahoma state average. It is 237% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/14/1957, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.2 miles away from the Purcell city center killed 2 people and injured 6 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/3/1999, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 28.3 miles away from the city center killed 36 people and injured 583 people and caused $1000 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Purcell-area historical earthquake activity is slightly below Oklahoma state average. It is 74% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/6/1997 at 23:38:00, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 LG, 4.2 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 58.5 miles away from the city center
On 6/16/1978 at 11:46:54, a magnitude 5.3 (4.4 MB, 4.6 UK, 5.3 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 238.3 miles away from Purcell 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 21.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/28/1998 at 14:13:01, a magnitude 4.2 (3.9 MB, 4.2 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 61.6 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, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 21.8 miles away from Purcell center
On 2/15/1974 at 13:33:49, a magnitude 4.6 (4.5 MB, 4.6 LG) earthquake occurred 212.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in McClain County (32) is a lot greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 23
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 16, Floods: 15, Tornadoes: 10, Winter Storms: 9, Fires: 4, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Purcell topographic map

Birthplace of: Neil B. Ward - Meteorologist, Joe Simpson (baseball) - Baseball player, Bill McClard - Football player, Earl Bartlett - Football player, Lisa Johnson Billy - Politician, Wallace Fox - Film director.

Hospitals and medical centers in Purcell:

  • PURCELL MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL (Government - Hospital District or Authority, 1500 NORTH GREEN AVENUE)
  • HEALTHBACK OF PURCELL (519 W DELAWARE)
  • PURCELL NURSING HOME (801 N SIXTH)
  • SUNSET ESTATES OF PURCELL (915 NORTH 7TH AVENUE)
  • WADLEY CARE CENTER (801 NORTH 6TH STREET)

Airports and heliports located in Purcell:

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Amtrak station:

PURCELL (EAST MAIN ST. AT RAILROAD) . Services: fully wheelchair accessible.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Purcell:

  • University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus (about 14 miles; Norman, OK; Full-time enrollment: 22,496)
  • Mid-America Christian University (about 26 miles; Oklahoma City, OK; FT enrollment: 2,869)
  • Oklahoma City Community College (about 29 miles; Oklahoma City, OK; FT enrollment: 8,904)
  • Rose State College (about 30 miles; Midwest City, OK; FT enrollment: 4,896)
  • University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center (about 33 miles; Oklahoma City, OK; FT enrollment: 2,507)
  • Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City (about 34 miles; Oklahoma City, OK; FT enrollment: 4,784)
  • Oklahoma City University (about 35 miles; Oklahoma City, OK; FT enrollment: 2,547)

Public high school in Purcell:

Private high school in Purcell:

  • CHRISTIAN CRUSADERS ACADEMY (Students: 56; Location: 25550 I 35 SERVICE RD; Grades: PK - 12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Purcell:

See full list of schools located in Purcell, School District: PURCELL

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Notable locations in Purcell: Wadleys Emergency Medical Services (A), Purcell Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Purcell include: Trinity United Methodist Church (A), First Presbyterian Church (B), First Christian Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Hillside Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Reservoirs: Purcell Reservoir (A), Purcell Lake (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Purcell: Chandler Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: McClain County Historical Society & Museum (203 West Washington Street) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Hotels: Ruby's Inn & Restaurant (2105 South Green Avenue) (1), Horse Country Inn (1904 South Green Avenue) (2), Econo Lodge Purcell (2122 US 74 South) (3), Econo Lodge (2122 State Highway 74) (4). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Court: Naic Drug Court (129 North 3rd Avenue) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

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

Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2012 was 85.1. This is about average.

City:

85.1
U.S.:

74.2

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2003 was 0.456. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 21.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.456
U.S.:

0.303

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2003 was 10.4. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 21.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.4
U.S.:

6.6

Ozone [ppb] level in 2012 was 32.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.2
U.S.:

32.0

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

ELMORE CITY RW CORP (Population served: 957, Purch surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Routine (IDSE) - Between DEC-2008 and FEB-2009, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAY-08-2014)
  • Monitoring, Routine (IDSE) - Between DEC-2008 and FEB-2009, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAY-08-2014)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
CLEARVIEW MHP (Address: 228 N. Canadian , Population served: 170, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2014 and MAR-2014, Contaminant: Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-09-2014), St AO (w/penalty) issued (JUN-09-2014)
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2013 and DEC-2013, Contaminant: Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-09-2014), St AO (w/penalty) issued (JUN-09-2014)
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2013 and SEP-2013, Contaminant: Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-09-2014), St AO (w/penalty) issued (JUN-09-2014)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (JUN-17-2005), St Compliance achieved (JUN-17-2005)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2013, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-01-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-01-2013), St Compliance achieved (JUN-27-2014)
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - In JUL-01-2010, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-26-2010), St Public Notif requested (SEP-10-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-10-2010)
  • One minor monitoring violation
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2012: 16.2%
(10.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 20.7% for Black residents, 44.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.4% for American Indian residents, 0.0% for other race residents, 47.3% for two or more races residents)
Average household size:
This city:  2.6 people
Oklahoma:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  69.7%
Whole state:  66.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  6.7%
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: 0.2% of all households
107 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
30 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities in 2010

People in group quarters in Purcell in 2000:

  • 106 people in nursing homes
  • 51 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 24 people in other nonhousehold living situations

Purcell, Oklahoma environmental map by EPA

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Purcell compared to Oklahoma state average:

  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.

Banks with branches in Purcell (2011 data):

  • McClain Bank: Mcclain Bank at 131 West Main Street, branch established on 1922/03/08; Third Street Branch at 200 North Third Street, branch established on 1984/05/07. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $173.1 mil, Deposits: $153.1 mil, local headquarters, positive income, 6 total offices, Holding Company: Mcclain County Bancorporation, Inc.
  • First American Bank: at 324 West Main Street, branch established on 1935/10/28. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $310.3 mil, Deposits: $283.6 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 9 total offices, Holding Company: Consolidated Equity Corporation
  • International Bank of Commerce: Purcell Branch at 430 W Lincoln Street, branch established on 1908/01/01. Info updated 2007/03/28: Bank assets: $9,621.9 mil, Deposits: $6,548.8 mil, headquarters in Laredo, TX, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 197 total offices, Holding Company: International Bancshares Corporation

Educational Attainment (%) in 2012

School Enrollment by Level of School (%) in 2012

Purcell travel time to work - commute Purcell mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (77%)
  • Electricity (20%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (3%)

Presidential Elections Results

1996 2000 2004 2008 2012

1996 Presidential Elections Results

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2008 Presidential Elections Results

2012 Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Purcell city (based on McClain County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 59.12%
Here: 59.1%
USA: 50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchBaptist Missionary Association of AmericaCatholic ChurchChurches of Christ
Adherents57.5%11.1%8.1%6.3%4.1%
Congregations29.7%9.4%7.8%1.6%12.5%
NameNational Association of Free Will BaptistsAssemblies of GodInternational Pentecostal Holiness ChurchChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Other
Adherents3.6%2.3%1.9%1.2%4.0%
Congregations7.8%6.3%6.3%3.1%15.6%
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: 3
McClain County:

0.94 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

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

0.63 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

0.76 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 18
McClain County:

5.66 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.35 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 19
Here:

5.98 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.9%
Oklahoma:

10.3%
Adult obesity rate:
McClain County:

30.1%
Oklahoma:

29.2%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2013)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 4$14,829$44,4870$0
Other Government Administration 3$14,685$58,7400$0
Judicial and Legal 5$9,629$23,1100$0
Police Protection - Officers 20$78,893$47,3360$0
Police - Other 1$3,565$42,7800$0
Firefighters 9$33,788$45,0510$0
Streets and Highways 7$22,010$37,7310$0
Health 2$5,623$33,7381$1,001
Hospitals 126$473,499$45,09536$60,030
Solid Waste Management 0$0 1$531
Sewerage 1$2,214$26,5680$0
Parks and Recreation 6$19,472$38,9446$1,875
Water Supply 5$15,834$38,0020$0
Electric Power 5$19,794$47,5060$0
Other and Unallocable 23$65,104$33,9671$474
Totals for Government 217$778,939$43,07545$63,911

Purcell government finances - Expenditure in 2006 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $3,724,000 ($587.47)
    General - Other: $1,722,000 ($271.65)
    Police Protection: $1,428,000 ($225.27)
    Local Fire Protection: $840,000 ($132.51)
    Parks and Recreation: $565,000 ($89.13)
    Water Utilities: $526,000 ($82.98)
    Central Staff Services: $507,000 ($79.98)
    Regular Highways: $478,000 ($75.41)
    Solid Waste Management: $428,000 ($67.52)
    Financial Administration: $360,000 ($56.79)
    Parking Facilities: $168,000 ($26.50)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $126,000 ($19.88)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $84,000 ($13.25)
    Sewerage: $75,000 ($11.83)
    Health - Other: $71,000 ($11.20)
    Air Transportation: $1,000 ($0.16)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $207,000 ($32.65)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $134,000 ($21.14)
    Regular Highways: $131,000 ($20.67)
    General - Other: $66,000 ($10.41)
    Police Protection: $55,000 ($8.68)
    Sewerage: $20,000 ($3.16)
    Air Transportation: $19,000 ($3.00)
    Local Fire Protection: $18,000 ($2.84)
    Parks and Recreation: $5,000 ($0.79)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $4,850,000 ($765.10)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $414,000 ($65.31)

Purcell government finances - Revenue in 2006 (per resident):

  • Charges - Parks and Recreation: $525,000 ($82.82)
    Solid Waste Management: $507,000 ($79.98)
    Sewerage: $159,000 ($25.08)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $64,000 ($10.10)
    All Other: $7,000 ($1.10)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $40,000 ($6.31)
    General Local Government Support: $23,000 ($3.63)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $609,000 ($96.07)
    Fines and Forfeits: $158,000 ($24.93)
    Interest Earnings: $39,000 ($6.15)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $4,932,000 ($778.04)
    Water Utilities: $1,304,000 ($205.71)
  • State Intergovernmental - Housing and Community Development: $129,000 ($20.35)
    All Other: $51,000 ($8.05)
    Highways: $12,000 ($1.89)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $2,438,000 ($384.60)
    NEC: $192,000 ($30.29)
    Occupation and Business License, NEC: $118,000 ($18.61)
    Public Utilities Sales: $76,000 ($11.99)

Purcell government finances - Debt in 2006 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $10,168,000 ($1604.04)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $9,424,000 ($1486.67)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $776,000 ($122.42)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $32,000 ($5.05)

Purcell government finances - Cash and Securities in 2006 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,917,000 ($302.41)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,230,000 ($194.04)

9.38% of this county's 2011 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2010 ($41,033 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

9.38%
Oklahoma average:

7.34%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2010 and 2011.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2010 and 2011:
from Cleveland County, OK  2.70% ($43,721 average AGI)
from Oklahoma County, OK  1.93% ($36,982)
from Grady County, OK  0.64% ($35,092)


8.98% of this county's 2010 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2011 ($36,413 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.98%
Oklahoma average:

7.24%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2010 and 2011.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2010 and 2011:
to Cleveland County, OK  2.99% ($37,635 average AGI)
to Oklahoma County, OK  1.63% ($30,021)
to Grady County, OK  0.66% ($48,104)

Strongest AM radio stations in Purcell:

  • KOMA (1520 AM; 50 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • WWLS (640 AM; 5 kW; MOORE, OK; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KTOK (1000 AM; 5 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KREF (1400 AM; 1 kW; NORMAN, OK; Owner: FOX BROADCASTING CO, INC.)
  • WKY (930 AM; 5 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KQCV (800 AM; 3 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KJON (850 AM; daytime; 5 kW; ANADARKO, OK; Owner: CARROLLTON BROADCASTING OF TEXAS, LP)
  • KRLD (1080 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KFXR (1190 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KESS (1270 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: KESS-AM LICENSE CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Purcell:

  • KKNG-FM (93.3 FM; NEWCASTLE, OK; Owner: TYLER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KMSI (88.1 FM; MOORE, OK; Owner: CREATIVE EDUCATIONAL MEDIA CORPORATION, INC.)
  • KHBZ-FM (94.7 FM; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KTST (101.9 FM; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KMGL (104.1 FM; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • KBLP (105.1 FM; LINDSAY, OK; Owner: SO. CENTRAL OKLA. B/C & ADVERTISING)
  • KJYO (102.7 FM; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KXXY-FM (96.1 FM; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KATT-FM (100.5 FM; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KYIS (98.9 FM; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KRXO (107.7 FM; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF NV)
  • KOMA-FM (92.5 FM; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF NV)
  • KQCV-FM (95.1 FM; SHAWNEE, OK; Owner: COMMUNITY BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KSYY (105.3 FM; KINGFISHER, OK; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K246AF (97.1 FM; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: MICHAEL A. BROOKS / DBA JIME'NEZ COM)
  • K207BJ (89.3 FM; NORMAN, OK; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KGOU (106.3 FM; NORMAN, OK; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA)
  • KIXO (106.1 FM; SULPHUR, OK; Owner: DFWU, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Purcell:

  • KWTV (Channel 9; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: GRIFFIN ENTITIES, L.L.C.)
  • KDSA-LP (Channel 11; NORMAN, OK; Owner: DAY STAR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KQOK (Channel 30; SHAWNEE, OK; Owner: SHAWNEE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOCO-TV (Channel 5; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: OHIO/OKLAHOMA HEARST- ARGYLE TELEVISION)
  • KOKH-TV (Channel 25; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: KOKH LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KKCC-LP (Channel 19; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: EICB-TV, LLC)
  • KETA-TV (Channel 13; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: OKLAHOMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
  • KOCB (Channel 34; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: KOCB LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KOPX (Channel 62; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: PAXSON OKLAHOMA CITY LICENSE, INC.)
  • KFOR-TV (Channel 4; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • KSBI (Channel 52; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: LOCKE SUPPLY CO.)
  • KTOU-LP (Channel 21; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: MAKO COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KTBO-TV (Channel 14; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING OF OKLAHOMA CITY, INC.)
  • K69EK (Channel 69; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: ARKANSAS MEDIA, L.L.C.)
  • K30EC (Channel 30; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KXOC-LP (Channel 54; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: LOCKE SUPPLY CO.)
  • KLHO-LP (Channel 17; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: ARACELIS ORTIZ, EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF CARLOS ORTIZ)
  • KCHM-LP (Channel 59; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2011 (per 100,000 population)

Purcell, Oklahoma:
  • Fatal accident count: 35
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 65
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 8
  • Fatalities: 37
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 102
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 3
Oklahoma average:
  • Fatal accident count: 121
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 194
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 41
  • Fatalities: 134
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 317
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 13
See more detailed statistics of Purcell fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2011 here

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

74 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Purcell)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

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

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • STATION, 8.5 Mi W Of (Lat: 35.013944 Lon: -97.510861), Overall height: 91.4 m, Call Sign: WNTM816
    Assigned Frequencies: 952.218 MHz, 928.218 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/22/2012, Expiration Date: 03/10/2022, Certifier: Patricia D Horn
    Registrant: Enogex LLC, 515 Central Park Drive, Mc E556, Oklahoma City, OK 73105, Phone: (405) 557-6832, Fax: (405) 557-7940, Email:
  • ACP208, Lat: 35.051528 Lon: -97.469250, Type: Upole, Structure height: 10.7 m, Call Sign: WQLG431
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/13/2010, Expiration Date: 01/31/2019, Certifier: John P Grunsted
    Registrant: Og&e, Oklahoma City, OK 73101, Phone: (405) 553-2417, Email:
  • ACP207, Lat: 34.980333 Lon: -97.370889, Type: Upole, Structure height: 9.1 m, Call Sign: WQLG431
    Assigned Frequencies: 3661.50 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/13/2010, Expiration Date: 01/31/2019, Certifier: John P Grunsted
    Registrant: Og&e, Oklahoma City, OK 73101, Phone: (405) 553-2417, Email:
  • WASHINGTON CALVERT, Sr24 (Lat: 35.007861 Lon: -97.494111), Type: Pole, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 78.3 m, Call Sign: WQQN763
    Assigned Frequencies: 6404.79 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/04/2013, Expiration Date: 02/04/2023, Certifier: Charles Cleary
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:
  • Cole TS, 8 Miles West (Lat: 35.013944 Lon: -97.511139), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 88.4 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Call Sign: WAA760, Licensee ID: L00268142
    Assigned Frequencies: 6197.24 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6286.19 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/03/2009, Expiration Date: 01/18/2020
    Registrant: Public Service Company Of Oklahoma

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

25 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Purcell)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

8 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Purcell)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 41
  • Hazardous Condition: 87
  • Service Call: 6
  • Good Intent Call: 8

Incident types - Purcell

See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Purcell, OK
Most common first names in Purcell, OK among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James6875.2 years
William6579.3 years
John5977.8 years
Mary4880.9 years
Robert3171.0 years
Thomas2676.2 years
Charles2568.3 years
George2481.6 years
Roy2276.7 years
Helen2078.3 years
Most common last names in Purcell, OK among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Williams3577.6 years
Smith3374.0 years
Wilson2682.6 years
Jones2676.5 years
Davis2477.5 years
Thompson2281.7 years
Mitchell1878.6 years
Brown1776.8 years
Taylor1779.0 years
Green1675.5 years
Businesses in Purcell, OK
NameCountNameCount
AT&T1Lane Furniture1
Ashley Furniture1Long John Silver's1
AutoZone1McDonald's1
Carl\s Jr.1Nike1
Chevrolet1Pizza Hut1
Econo Lodge1SONIC Drive-In1
FedEx1Subway2
Ford1True Value1
H&R Block1U-Haul1
Jones New York1UPS1
KFC1Walgreens1
La-Z-Boy1Walmart1
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