Velma, Oklahoma

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Population in 2021: 562 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -15.4%
 
Males: 276  (49.2%)
Females: 286  (50.8%)
Median resident age:

41.6 years
Oklahoma median age:

37.2 years

Zip codes: 73491.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $66,977 (it was $30,341 in 2000)
Velma:

$66,977
OK:

$55,826

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $24,255 (it was $12,010 in 2000)

Velma town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $94,195 (it was $46,000 in 2000)
Velma:

$94,195
OK:

$168,500

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $135,919; detached houses: $132,631; mobile homes: $237,901

Median gross rent in 2021: $818.

March 2022 cost of living index in Velma: 78.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 26.5%
(27.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 25.9% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Velma, OK (2021)
    • 51885.5%White alone
    • 569.2%Two or more races
    • 172.8%American Indian alone
    • 111.8%Hispanic

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



According to our research of Oklahoma and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Velma, Oklahoma as of March 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Velma is 679 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


Crime rates in Velma by year

Type

2017

2018

2019

2020

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
1
(166.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
5
(830.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
5
(844.6)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
4
(664.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(168.9)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index117.90.00.065.9

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 254.8. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Velma, OK

Crime rate in Velma detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 1 (1 officers - 1 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.69
Oklahoma average:

2.27
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Ancestries: American (59.4%), German (5.0%), English (3.5%), Irish (2.9%), Polish (1.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1044 feet

Land area: 1.41 square miles.

Population density: 398 people per square mile   (very low).

Velma, Oklahoma map

5 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.8%
Oklahoma:

6.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $665 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $524 (0.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lawton, OK (44.1 miles , pop. 92,757).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Oklahoma City, OK (71.6 miles , pop. 506,132).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (125.1 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Velma-Alma, OK (1.1 miles ),
Loco, OK (2.9 miles),
Ratliff City, OK (3.0 miles),
Tatums, OK (3.4 miles),
Foster, OK (3.9 miles),
Bray, OK (3.9 miles ),
Duncan, OK (4.1 miles ),
Comanche, OK (4.3 miles )

Latitude: 34.45 N, Longitude: 97.67 W

Area code: 580

Distribution of median household income in Velma, OK in 2021
Distribution of house value in Velma, OK in 2021
Velma satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

3.1%
Oklahoma:

2.9%
Population change in the 1990s: +8 (+1.2%).
Most common industries in Velma, OK (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (26.2%)
  • Educational services (12.7%)
  • Health care (6.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.2%)
  • Truck transportation (5.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.4%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (42.8%)
  • Truck transportation (8.0%)
  • Construction (7.2%)
  • Educational services (5.8%)
  • Public administration (5.8%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.3%)
  • Petroleum & petroleum products merchant wholesalers (3.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (20.5%)
  • Health care (13.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (12.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (11.5%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (7.4%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.1%)
Most common occupations in Velma, OK (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.5%)
  • Extraction workers (6.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Cashiers (5.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.6%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (4.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (13.8%)
  • Extraction workers (11.6%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (8.7%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (7.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (10.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.2%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (7.4%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (7.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (5.7%)

Average climate in Velma, Oklahoma

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 69.7. This is about average.

City:

69.7
U.S.:

74.2
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2016 was 31.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 18.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.4
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 8.60. This is about average. Closest monitor was 18.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.60
U.S.:

8.46

Tornado activity:

Velma-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Oklahoma state average. It is 183% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/19/1972, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.4 miles away from the Velma town center killed 5 people and injured 6 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 4/10/1979, a category F4 tornado 25.9 miles away from the town center killed 42 people and injured 1740 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Velma-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Oklahoma state average. It is 690% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 90.5 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 142.7 miles away from Velma center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 117.1 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 152.6 miles away from Velma center
On 11/8/2011 at 02:46:57, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 89.7 miles away from the city center
On 11/5/2011 at 07:12:45, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 91.6 miles away from Velma center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Stephens County (28) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 19
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 13, Floods: 11, Winter Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 8, Fires: 3, Winds: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Velma topographic map

Airports located in Velma:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Velma:

  • Cameron University (about 45 miles; Lawton, OK; Full-time enrollment: 4,695)
  • University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus (about 54 miles; Norman, OK; FT enrollment: 22,496)
  • East Central University (about 62 miles; Ada, OK; FT enrollment: 4,030)
  • Mid-America Christian University (about 63 miles; Oklahoma City, OK; FT enrollment: 2,869)
  • Midwestern State University (about 63 miles; Wichita Falls, TX; FT enrollment: 4,901)
  • North Central Texas College (about 65 miles; Gainesville, TX; FT enrollment: 6,550)
  • Oklahoma City Community College (about 65 miles; Oklahoma City, OK; FT enrollment: 8,904)

Public high school in Velma:

  • VELMA-ALMA HS (Students: 144, Location: 901 MAIN STREET, Grades: 9-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Velma:

  • VELMA-ALMA ES (Students: 239, Location: 901 MAIN STREET, Grades: PK-5)
  • VELMA-ALMA MS (Students: 77, Location: 901 MAIN STREET, Grades: 6-8)
See full list of schools located in Velma

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Velma: Velma Community Ambulance (A), Velma Volunteer Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Stephens County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
Oklahoma:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

71.3%
Whole state:

66.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

5.6%
Whole state:

5.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Velma (2011 data):

  • First National Bank and Trust Company of Ardmore: Velma Branch at Fourth And Main Streets, branch established on 1970/01/26. Info updated 2008/07/07: Bank assets: $452.0 mil, Deposits: $350.3 mil, headquarters in Ardmore, OK, positive income, 9 total offices, Holding Company: First National Corporation Of Ardmore, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Velma:

Marital status in Velma, OK
  • Never married: 18.1%
  • Now married: 59.8%
  • Separated: 2.8%
  • Widowed: 12.3%
  • Divorced: 7.0%

For population 25 years and over in Velma:

  • High school or higher: 91.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.6%
  • Unemployed: 8.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.0
Oklahoma average:

11.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2021
Means of transportation to work in 2021 - Velma
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Velma, OK (based on Stephens County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant23,75884
Mainline Protestant4,26811
Catholic6442
Other4832
Black Protestant1602
None15,735-
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: 8
This county:

1.85 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

1.97 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Stephens County:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

0.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
Here:

1.39 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.76 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 26
Stephens County:

6.01 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

4.35 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 33
Stephens County:

7.63 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

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

11.5%
State:

10.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

30.5%
Oklahoma:

29.2%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

47.2%
Oklahoma:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

41.7%
State:

45.2%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.3
State:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

22.2%
Oklahoma:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

13.3%
Oklahoma:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.7
Oklahoma:

6.8

Overweight people:
Velma:

36.4%
Oklahoma:

33.9%

General health condition:
Velma:

53.4%
Oklahoma:

55.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Velma:

76.0%
State:

78.4%

More about Health and Nutrition of Velma, OK Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Streets and Highways 2$7,134$42,8040$0
Other Government Administration 2$4,084$24,5041$300
Police Protection - Officers 2$6,254$37,5240$0
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$664
Health 0$0 10$6,563
Totals for Government 6$17,472$34,94412$7,527

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

  • Construction - Police Protection: $24,000 ($42.70)
  • Current Operations - Parks and Recreation: $275,000 ($489.32)
    Local Fire Protection: $200,000 ($355.87)
    Health - Other: $126,000 ($224.20)
    Central Staff Services: $121,000 ($215.30)
    Police Protection: $105,000 ($186.83)
    Regular Highways: $95,000 ($169.04)
    General - Other: $3,000 ($5.34)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $6,000 ($10.68)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($3.56)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $251,000 ($446.62)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $170,000 ($302.49)
    Other: $19,000 ($33.81)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $4,000 ($7.12)
    General Local Government Support: $3,000 ($5.34)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $142,000 ($252.67)
    Donations From Private Sources: $25,000 ($44.48)
    Fines and Forfeits: $20,000 ($35.59)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $4,000 ($7.12)
    Highways: $1,000 ($1.78)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $445,000 ($791.81)
    Public Utilities Sales: $16,000 ($28.47)

Velma government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $162,000 ($288.26)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $115,000 ($204.63)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $47,000 ($83.63)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $372,000 ($661.92)

Strongest AM radio stations in Velma:

  • KOMA (1520 AM; 50 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • KCAF (990 AM; 10 kW; FARMERSVILLE, TX; Owner: RENAISSANCE RADIO, INC.)
  • KFXR (1190 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KZMP (1540 AM; 50 kW; UNIVERSITY PARK, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WWLS (640 AM; 5 kW; MOORE, OK; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • 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)
  • KSKY (660 AM; 20 kW; BALCH SPRINGS, TX; Owner: BISON MEDIA, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Velma:

  • KSYY (105.3 FM; KINGFISHER, OK; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KICM (97.7 FM; HEALDTON, OK; Owner: ON THE AIR, INC.)
  • KNIN-FM (92.9 FM; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KWRD-FM (100.7 FM; HIGHLAND VILLAGE, TX; Owner: INSPIRATION MEDIA OF TEXAS, L.L.C.)
  • KDDQ (105.3 FM; COMANCHE, OK; Owner: PERRY BROADCASTING OF SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA, INC.)
  • KKNG-FM (93.3 FM; NEWCASTLE, OK; Owner: TYLER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KFXI (92.1 FM; MARLOW, OK; Owner: DFWU, INC.)
  • KBLP (105.1 FM; LINDSAY, OK; Owner: SO. CENTRAL OKLA. B/C & ADVERTISING)
  • KKEN (97.1 FM; DUNCAN, OK; Owner: PERRY BROADCASTING OF SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Velma:

  • K54BB (Channel 54; DUNCAN, OK; Owner: OKLAHOMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
  • K44BQ (Channel 44; ARDMORE, OK; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Velma fatal accident list:

Dec 8, 2012 08:00 PM, Sr-7, Perdue St, Lat: 34.449011, Lon: -97.669061, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 19Number of bridges
  • 92ft / 28.0mTotal length
  • $4,066,000Total costs
  • 11,243Total average daily traffic
  • 1,474Total average daily truck traffic
  • 17,652Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Velma, OK - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 41920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 11970-1979
  • 21990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 72010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Velma, OK

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Velma)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

132 (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 Velma, OK)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

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

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

65 (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:

5
  • Call Sign: KB5NMK, Licensee ID: L00188067, Grant Date: 11/09/2021, Expiration Date: 11/20/2031, Certifier: Tommye L Chambler, Registrant: Tommye L Chambler, Velma, OK 73491
  • Call Sign: KB5WOJ, Licensee ID: L00577275, Grant Date: 10/02/2002, Expiration Date: 12/29/2012, Cancellation Date: 12/30/2014, Certifier: Linda K Jacobs, Registrant: Linda K Jacobs, Velma, OK 73491
  • Call Sign: KC5OUO, Licensee ID: L01108636, Grant Date: 01/24/2006, Expiration Date: 01/24/2016, Cancellation Date: 01/25/2018, Registrant: William W Kibler, Velma, OK 73491
  • Call Sign: N5XHQ, Licensee ID: L00389796, Grant Date: 08/15/2001, Expiration Date: 11/12/2011, Cancellation Date: 11/13/2013, Registrant: Donald G Jacobs, Box 294, Velma, OK 73091
  • Call Sign: KD5IZT, Licensee ID: L00194256, Grant Date: 01/12/2010, Expiration Date: 01/12/2020, Cancellation Date: 01/13/2022, Certifier: James M Allred, Registrant: James M Allred, Velma, OK 73419

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 340A (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 304JW, N304JW, N-304JW, Serial Number: 340A-1250, Airworthiness Date: 05/25/1983, Certificate Issue Date: 08/17/2015
    Registrant (LLC): Flying Circle H LLC, Po Box 51, Velma, OK 73491
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7164R, N7164R, N-7164R, Serial Number: 28-21873, Airworthiness Date: 03/09/1979
    Registrant (Individual): Pending Registration, Po Box 490, Velma, OK 73491

2005 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2005 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 42. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 179 took place in 2009, and the least - 2 in 2007. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Velma, OK When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (77.5%), and Structure Fires (13.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Velma, OK
    • 45577.5%Outside Fires
    • 7913.5%Structure Fires
    • 305.1%Other
    • 233.9%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Velma, OK
Most common first names in Velma, OK among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James479.8 years
Kenneth360.3 years
Donald372.7 years
Edward275.5 years
Clyde280.1 years
Eunice289.5 years
Donna263.5 years
Bobby276.5 years
Jack274.0 years
Richard255.5 years
Most common last names in Velma, OK among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Mcclanahan378.3 years
Dickerson278.5 years
Foster268.0 years
Mcneill263.5 years
Woods277.0 years
Sanner269.0 years
Womack283.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Velma, OK
  • 50.6%Utility gas
  • 47.2%Electricity
  • 1.1%Wood
  • 0.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.6%Other fuel
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  • 71.4%Electricity
  • 28.6%Utility gas


Velma compared to Oklahoma state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There are 4 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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Total of 1 patent application in 2008-2024.