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Comanche County

Population in July 2008: 716. Population change since 2000: -6.0%
 

Males: 334  (46.7%)
Females: 382  (53.3%)

Median resident age:  36.3 years
Oklahoma median age:  35.5 years

Zip codes: 73567.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $34,296 (it was $26,583 in 2000)
Sterling:  $34,296
Oklahoma:  $41,567

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $15,956
Sterling:  $15,956
Oklahoma:  $22,540

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $60,015 (it was $43,800 in 2000)
Sterling:  $60,015
Oklahoma:  $103,000

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Races in Sterling:

  • White Non-Hispanic (89.9%)
  • American Indian (7.5%)
  • Hispanic (2.2%)
  • Two or more races (1.6%)
  • Other race (0.9%)

2008 cost of living index in Sterling: 73.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Irish (13.1%), German (12.2%), United States (8.4%), English (4.6%), Scottish (1.8%), French (1.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1230 feet

Land area: 0.80 square miles.

Population density: 898 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Sterling

  • High school or higher: 74.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.1%
  • Unemployed: 3.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 29.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Sterling town

  • Never married: 16.4%
  • Now married: 57.1%
  • Separated: 3.1%
  • Widowed: 12.5%
  • Divorced: 10.9%

10 residents are foreign born

This town:  1.3%
Oklahoma:  3.8%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this town in early 2007.

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

Sterling:  0.7% ($289)
Oklahoma:  0.8% ($523)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lawton, OK (17.1 miles , pop. 92,757).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Oklahoma City, OK (62.1 miles , pop. 506,132).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (156.5 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Northeast Comanche, OK (1.9 miles ), Fletcher, OK (2.5 miles ), Elgin, OK (2.7 miles ), Cyril, OK (3.2 miles ), Central High, OK (3.2 miles ), Rush Springs, OK (3.5 miles ), Cement, OK (3.6 miles ), Southeast Comanche, OK (3.6 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $20,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $102,000
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $126,700
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $110,000
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $143,000
  • 2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $128,300
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $120,000

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Latitude: 34.75 N, Longitude: 98.17 W

Area code: 580

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Population change in the 1990s: +111 (+17.1%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (36%)
  • Educational services (10%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Truck transportation (4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (4%)
  • Plastics and rubber products (4%)
  • Grocery and related product merchant wholesalers (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (20%)
  • Health care (14%)
  • Food and beverage stores (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (5%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)
  • Social assistance (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (12%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (12%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
  • Carpenters (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (9%)
  • Child care workers (7%)
  • Cashiers (7%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)



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Sterling-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Oklahoma state average. It is 331% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/3/1999, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 32.0 miles away from the Sterling town center killed 36 people and injured 583 people and caused $1000 million in damages.

On 5/24/1957, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 18.1 miles away from the town center killed 4 people and injured 5 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Sterling-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Oklahoma state average. It is 60% 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 14.2 miles away from Sterling 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 32.6 miles away from the city center
On 9/6/1997 at 23:38:00, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 LG, 4.2 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 98.8 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 11.0 miles away from Sterling 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 32.9 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 33.4 miles away from Sterling center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

Sterling topographic map

Hospitals/medical centers near Sterling:
  • COMANCHE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 16 miles; LAWTON, OK)
  • JIM TALIAFERRO COMM MENTAL HEALTH CTR (about 16 miles; LAWTON, OK)
  • SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER (about 16 miles; LAWTON, OK)

Political contributions by individuals in Sterling, OK

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Sterling:
  • CAMERON UNIVERSITY (about 16 miles; LAWTON, OK; Full-time enrollment: 3,529)
  • UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA NORMAN CAMPUS (about 52 miles; NORMAN, OK; FT enrollment: 20,154)
  • OKLAHOMA CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 57 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; FT enrollment: 5,220)
  • OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY-OKLAHOMA CITY (about 62 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; FT enrollment: 2,164)
  • SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 62 miles; WEATHERFORD, OK; FT enrollment: 4,360)
  • OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY (about 63 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; FT enrollment: 3,234)
  • UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER (about 63 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; FT enrollment: 2,447)
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Average household size:
This town:  2.4 people
Oklahoma:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  70.6%
Whole state:  68.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  3.5%
Whole state:  4.0%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  20.5%
Whole state:  14.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  8.0%
Whole state:  6.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Sterling, OK



Sterling compared to Oklahoma state average:
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Sterling (2009 data):
  • The First National Bank of Fletcher: Sterling Branch at 602 West Main, branch established on 1984-09-18. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $15.9 mil, Deposits: $13.8 mil, headquarters in Fletcher, OK, positive income, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Griffith Family Financial Holdings, L.L.c.



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2004 Presidential Election results in Comanche County Oklahoma:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (75%)
  • Electricity (23%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)


Religion statistics for Sterling

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchAssemblies of GodChurches of Christ
Adherents56.0%12.8%7.8%3.6%3.0%
Congregations24.7%14.4%2.7%9.6%11.0%
NameChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsChristian Churches and Churches of ChristLutheran ChurchSalvation ArmyOther religions
Adherents1.8%1.7%1.6%1.4%10.5%
Congregations1.4%2.7%1.4%0.7%31.5%
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.


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 1$1,658$19,8962$1,458
Judicial and Legal 0$0 2$600
Police Protection - Officers 2$3,700$22,2001$714
Water Supply 1$1,800$21,6000$0
Totals for Government 4$7,158$21,4745$2,772



Sterling government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $47,000
    Sewerage: $30,000
    All Other: $6,000
  • Construction - Fire Protection: $5,000
  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $119,000
    Water Utilities: $81,000
    Solid Waste Management: $45,000
    Sewerage: $34,000
    Regular Highways: $10,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $5,000
    All Other: $1,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $41,000
    Interest Earnings: $3,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $105,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $72,000
  • State Intergovernmental - All Other: $26,000
    Highways: $2,000
    General Support: $1,000
  • Tax - Total General Sales: $56,000
    Public Utilities: $11,000
    NEC: $1,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $123,000

10.54% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($29,552 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  10.54%
Oklahoma average:  8.21%

1.33% of residents moved from foreign countries ($3,845 average AGI)
Comanche County:  1.33%
Oklahoma average:  0.15%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Oklahoma County, OK  0.37% ($24,873 average AGI)
from Honolulu County, HI  0.28% ($34,380)
from Stephens County, OK  0.23% ($28,193)


12.80% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,661 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  12.80%
Oklahoma average:  7.91%

0.96% of residents moved to foreign countries ($2,426 average AGI)
Comanche County:  0.96%
Oklahoma average:  0.09%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Oklahoma County, OK  0.53% ($26,025 average AGI)
to Cleveland County, OK  0.30% ($28,509)
to Stephens County, OK  0.28% ($36,925)


Strongest AM radio stations in Sterling:
  • KOMA (1520 AM; 50 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • 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.)
  • KPTK (1380 AM; 1 kW; LAWTON, OK; Owner: PERRY BROADCASTING OF SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA, INC.)
  • KCAF (990 AM; 10 kW; FARMERSVILLE, TX; Owner: RENAISSANCE RADIO, INC.)
  • WWLS (640 AM; 5 kW; MOORE, OK; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • 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.)
  • KFXR (1190 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KZMP (1540 AM; 50 kW; UNIVERSITY PARK, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Sterling:
  • KFXI (92.1 FM; MARLOW, OK; Owner: DFWU, INC.)
  • KJRF (91.1 FM; LAWTON, OK; Owner: THE CHRISTIAN CENTER INC)
  • KCCU (89.3 FM; LAWTON, OK; Owner: CAMERON UNIVERSITY)
  • KSYY (105.3 FM; KINGFISHER, OK; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKNG-FM (93.3 FM; NEWCASTLE, OK; Owner: TYLER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KRMP (103.5 FM; ANADARKO, OK; Owner: PERRY BROADCASTING OF SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA, INC.)
  • KNIN-FM (92.9 FM; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KVRW (107.3 FM; LAWTON, OK; Owner: PAT-TOWER, INC.)
  • KZCD (94.1 FM; LAWTON, OK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KLAW (101.3 FM; LAWTON, OK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KBZQ (99.5 FM; LAWTON, OK; Owner: WILLIAM R. FRITSCH, JR.)
  • KWCO-FM (105.5 FM; CHICKASHA, OK; Owner: TYLER ENTERPRISES, L.L.C.)
  • KKEN (97.1 FM; DUNCAN, OK; Owner: PERRY BROADCASTING OF SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA, INC.)
  • KBLP (105.1 FM; LINDSAY, OK; Owner: SO. CENTRAL OKLA. B/C & ADVERTISING)
  • KMGZ (95.3 FM; LAWTON, OK; Owner: BROADCO OF TEXAS, INC.)
  • K209DJ (89.7 FM; CHICKASHA, OK; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • K219KL (91.7 FM; NINNEKAH, OK; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Sterling:
  • KWTV (Channel 9; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: GRIFFIN ENTITIES, L.L.C.)
  • K38GL (Channel 38; LAWTON, OK; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K53DS (Channel 53; LAWTON, OK; Owner: MISSION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K21DC (Channel 21; LAWTON, OK; Owner: LOCKE SUPPLY CO.)
  • K49GC (Channel 49; LAWTON, OK; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)


Sterling fatal accident list:
Aug 1, 1996 08:55 AM, 17, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2, Drunken drivers: 1
May 27, 1995 05:00 AM, Park St, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Aug 28, 1983 08:00 AM, 17, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1
  • On Highway 17, 1.0 Mile West Of, Call Sign: KNKA759
    Assigned Frequencies : 834.390 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 879.390 MHz, 890.010 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/12/2008, Expiration Date: 10/01/2018, Certifier: David C Jatlow
    Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 5601 Legacy Drive Ms A-3, Plano, TX 75024, Phone: (469) 229-7422, Fax: (469) 229-7297, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2
  • Dane Ershen, Hwy 17 1 Mi W, Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 79.9 m
    Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 5601 Legacy Drive, Ms: A-3, Plano, TX 75024, Phone: (469) 229-7422, Email:
  • 4.8 Km S 5.6 Km E, Type: Tower, Structure height: 122 m, Overall height: 122.8 m, , Licensee ID: L00552897
    Registrant: Christian Center, 2405 Sw Lee Blvd, Lawton, OK 73505-8308, Phone: (405) 357-4498

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 2
  • Call Sign: KA2BEL, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00859907
    Grant Date: 12/23/2004, Expiration Date: 02/03/2015
    Registrant: James D Hoover Jr, Sterling, OK 73567
  • Call Sign: N5XTR, Previous Call Sign: KB5QHF
    Grant Date: 12/03/1991, Expiration Date: 12/03/2001, Cancelation Date: 12/04/2003
    Registrant: Jarrod A Camp, Sterling, OK 73567



Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2006
(Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$46,160
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
Choose year:  2006 2004 2003 2002

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0021.00

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 4

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