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Washita County

Population in July 2007: 2,333.
Males: 1,159  (49.7%)
Females: 1,174  (50.3%)

Median resident age:  40.6 years
Oklahoma median age:  35.5 years

Estimated median household income in 2007: $38,352 (it was $29,048 in 2000)
Southwest Washita:  $38,352
Oklahoma:  $41,567

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $19,778
Southwest Washita:  $19,778
Oklahoma:  $22,540

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $55,640 (it was $33,200 in 2000)
Southwest Washita:  $55,640
Oklahoma:  $103,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $73,538; Detached houses: $72,260; Townhouses or other attached units: $58,244; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $7,286; Mobile homes: $30,069; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $112,500

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Races in Southwest Washita:

  • White Non-Hispanic (91.7%)
  • Hispanic (6.9%)
  • Other race (3.0%)
  • Two or more races (2.1%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

2008 cost of living index in Southwest Washita: 73.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1026 feet

Land area: 238.3 square miles.

Population density: 9.8 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in Southwest Washita

  • High school or higher: 77.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.4%
  • Unemployed: 3.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 21.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Southwest Washita CCD

  • Never married: 17.2%
  • Now married: 66.7%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 8.4%
  • Divorced: 7.7%

21 residents are foreign born

This place:  0.9%
Oklahoma:  3.8%

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

Southwest Washita:  0.6% ($199)
Oklahoma:  0.8% ($523)
Southwest Washita satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lawton, OK (60.1 miles , pop. 92,757).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Oklahoma City, OK (94.8 miles , pop. 506,132).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (216.1 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Sentinel, OK (2.0 miles ), Dill City, OK (2.4 miles ), Rocky, OK (2.8 miles) , Burns Flat, OK (3.2 miles ), New Cordell, OK (3.5 miles ), Northwest Washita, OK (3.6 miles ), Central Washita, OK (3.6 miles ), Hobart, OK (3.7 miles ).

Latitude: 35.21 N, Longitude: 99.18 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 580

Southwest Washita household income distribution Southwest Washita home values distribution

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (20%)
  • Construction (13%)
  • Mining (11%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Repair and maintenance (4%)
  • Truck transportation (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (19%)
  • Educational services (17%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Social assistance (7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (6%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Farmers and farm managers (13%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Extraction workers (4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3%)
  • Carpenters (3%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (9%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4%)



Southwest Washita-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Oklahoma state average. It is 241% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/25/1962, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 4.2 miles away from the Southwest Washita place center injured 9 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/28/1950, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 3.0 miles away from the place center killed one person and injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Southwest Washita-area historical earthquake activity is slightly below Oklahoma state average. It is 88% 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 52.6 miles away from Southwest Washita 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 94.9 miles away from the city 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 57.4 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 95.5 miles away from Southwest Washita center
On 10/14/2008 at 03:07:28, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 94.4 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 96.4 miles away from Southwest Washita center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Hospitals/medical centers near Southwest Washita:
  • CORDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 8 miles; CORDELL, OK)
  • ELKVIEW GENERAL HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; HOBART, OK)
  • CLINTON INDIAN HOSPITAL (about 24 miles; CLINTON, OK)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Southwest Washita:
  • SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 35 miles; WEATHERFORD, OK; Full-time enrollment: 4,360)
  • CAMERON UNIVERSITY (about 57 miles; LAWTON, OK; FT enrollment: 3,529)
  • OKLAHOMA CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 93 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; FT enrollment: 5,220)
  • OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY-OKLAHOMA CITY (about 93 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; FT enrollment: 2,164)
  • OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY (about 95 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; FT enrollment: 3,234)
  • UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER (about 97 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; FT enrollment: 2,447)
  • UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA NORMAN CAMPUS (about 99 miles; NORMAN, OK; FT enrollment: 20,154)

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Notable locations in Southwest Washita: Forty One (A), Burns Flat Junction (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Southwest Washita include: Baptist Church (A), Methodist Church (B), Elk Creek Church (C), First Assembly of God (D), South Burns Church (E), Church of Christ (F), Church of First Born (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Clark Cemetery (1), Liberty Bell Cemetery (2), South Burns Cemetery (3), Sentinel Cemetery (4), Grissom Cemetery (5), Retrop Cemetery (6), Rainey Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Lake Hobart (A), Ridling Reservoir (B), Oknoname 149016 Reservoir (C), Oknoname 149027 Reservoir (D), Oknoname 149029 Reservoir (E), Oknoname 149032 Reservoir (F), Myron Straub Reservoir (G), Crystal Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Spring Creek (A), Trail Creek (B), George Creek (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

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

Percentage of family households:
This place:  60.9%
Whole state:  68.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  2.4%
Whole state:  4.0%

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

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  16.7%
Whole state:  14.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  6.8%
Whole state:  6.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Southwest Washita, OK



Southwest Washita compared to Oklahoma state average:
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above 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.
  • House age 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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Educational Attainment




School Enrollment by Level of School






2004 Presidential Election results in Washita County Oklahoma:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (68%)
  • Electricity (16%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (13%)
  • Wood (1%)
  • Other fuel (1%)


Religion statistics for Southwest Washita

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchChurches of Christ U.S. Conference of Mennonite Brethren ChurchesAmerican Baptist Association
Adherents48.1%18.4%8.4%6.6%3.6%
Congregations17.9%15.4%20.5%5.1%5.1%
NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaAssemblies of GodPresbyterian Church (USA)Christian Churches and Churches of ChristOther religions
Adherents2.4%2.4%2.0%1.9%6.2%
Congregations2.6%7.7%5.1%2.6%17.9%
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.


9.79% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($29,332 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  9.79%
Oklahoma average:  8.21%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Beckham County, OK  1.65% ($28,082 average AGI)
from Custer County, OK  1.38% ($25,686)
from Oklahoma County, OK  0.54% ($24,250)


8.95% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($34,985 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.95%
Oklahoma average:  7.91%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Custer County, OK  1.92% ($26,000 average AGI)
to Beckham County, OK  1.72% ($51,714)
to Canadian County, OK  0.41% ($50,467)


Strongest AM radio stations in Southwest Washita:
  • KTJS (1420 AM; 1 kW; HOBART, OK; Owner: FUCHS RADIO, LLC)
  • KOMA (1520 AM; 50 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • KADS (1240 AM; 1 kW; ELK CITY, OK; Owner: PARAGON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KJON (850 AM; daytime; 5 kW; ANADARKO, OK; Owner: CARROLLTON BROADCASTING OF TEXAS, LP)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KCLI (1320 AM; 1 kW; CLINTON, OK; Owner: WRIGHT BROADCASTING SYSTEMS, INC.)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KCAF (990 AM; 10 kW; FARMERSVILLE, TX; Owner: RENAISSANCE RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • 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.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Southwest Washita:
  • KTIJ (98.5 FM; ELK CITY, OK; Owner: FUCHS RADIO, LLC)
  • KRMP (103.5 FM; ANADARKO, OK; Owner: PERRY BROADCASTING OF SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA, INC.)
  • KQTZ (105.9 FM; HOBART, OK; Owner: ALTUS RADIO, INC.)
  • KQMX (95.5 FM; CLINTON, OK; Owner: WRIGHT BROADCASTING SYSTEMS, INC)
  • KYCU (89.1 FM; CLINTON, OK; Owner: CAMERON UNIVERSITY)
  • 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.)
  • KWEY-FM (97.3 FM; WEATHERFORD, OK; Owner: WRIGHT BROADCASTING SYSTEMS, INC.)
  • KCDL (99.3 FM; CORDELL, OK; Owner: WRIGHT BROADCASTING SYSTEMS, INC.)
  • K220FP (91.9 FM; ELK CITY, OK; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)

TV broadcast stations around Southwest 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)


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