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County population in July 2011: 7,516 (all rural)
County owner-occupied houses and condos: 2,467
Renter-occupied apartments: 579
% of renters here:

19%
State:

17%

Land area: 957 sq. mi.
Water area: 1.1 sq. mi.
Population density: 8 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Major County: 80.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Industries providing employment: Agriculture,forestry,fishing and hunting, and mining (22.6%), Educational,health and social services (18.2%), Retail trade (11.4%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 66%
  • Government: 14%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 18%
  • Unpaid family work: 2%

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Races in Major County, Oklahoma:

  • White Non-Hispanic Alone (90.1%)
  • Hispanic or Latino (6.0%)
  • American Indian and Alaska Native alone (2.2%)
  • Asian alone (0.7%)
  • Some other race alone (0.6%)

Median resident age:  41.6 years
Oklahoma median age:  35.5 years

Males: 3,683  (48.8%)
Females: 3,862  (51.2%)

Major County,OK real estate house value trend



Average household size:
Major County:

2.4 people
Oklahoma:

2 people

Estimated median household income in 2009: $38,606 ($30,949 in 1999)
This county:

$38606
Oklahoma:

$41664

Median contract rent in 2009 for apartments: $292 (lower quartile is $216, upper quartile is $388)
This county:

$292
State:

$481


Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $80,557 (it was $53,100 in 2000)
Major County:

$80,557
Oklahoma:

$107,700
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $45,956 - $131,844

Mean price in 2009:

Detached houses: $112,650
Here:

$112,650
State:

$140,258

Townhouses or other attached units: $351,351
Here:

$351,351
State:

$126,796

In 5-or-more-unit structures: $20,264
Here:

$20,264
State:

$113,342

Mobile homes: $89,529
Here:

$89,529
State:

$39,757

Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $3,891
Here:

$3,891
State:

$32,122
Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $990
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $248

Institutionalized population: 120

Crime in 2005 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 1
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 2
  • Burglaries: 5
  • Thefts: 2
  • Auto thefts: 1

Crime in 2004 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 0
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 10
  • Burglaries: 23
  • Thefts: 21
  • Auto thefts: 2

Major County, OK map from a distance

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2007: 4 buildings, average cost: $176,000
  • 2008: 4 buildings, average cost: $113,800
  • 2009: 4 buildings, average cost: $157,500



2004 Presidential Election results in Major County Oklahoma:


Bush/Cheney (Republican): 85.3%
Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 14.7%



2008 Presidential Election results in Major County Oklahoma:


McCain (Republican): 85.2%
Obama (Democratic): 14.8%

Detailed 2008 Election Results


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $468 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $350 (0.5%)


Major County household income distribution in 2009 Major County home values distribution


Major County contract rent distribution in 2009

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 10.8%
(11.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 12.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for American Indian residents, 13.9% for other race residents, 3.0% for two or more races residents)

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This county:

12.0%
Whole state:

14.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This county:

4.8%
Whole state:

6.1%

Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Major County is $388 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $451 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $612 a month.

Cities in this county include: Fairview, Ringwood, Cleo Springs, Ames, Meno, East Major.

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

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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable locations in Major County: Camp Saline (A), Isabella Fire District (B), Orion Volunteer Fire Department (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Major County include: Antioch Church (A), Cheyenne Valley Church (B), Elm Flat Church (C), Parker Church (D), New Hope Church (E), Saron Church (F), Mennonite Church (G), Oak Glade Church (H), West New Hopedale Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: West Creek Cemetery (1), Isabella Cemetery (2), Ames Cemetery (3), Antioch Cemetery (4), Wildwood Cemetery (5), Fairview Cemetery (6), Fern Cliff Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Silver Lake (A), Fairview Reservoir (B), Sugar Creek Site 30 Reservoir (C), Ewing Lake (D), Wahl Lake (E), Kusch Lake (F), Gard Lake (G), Callison Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: West Branch Barney Creek (A), Cuddy Creek (B), Cottonwood Creek (C), Skunk Creek (D), Seiling Creek (E), Gypsum Creek (F), Gyp Creek (G), Middle Griever Creek (H), Ewers Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Neighboring counties: Alfalfa County , Blaine County , Dewey County , Garfield County , Kingfisher County , Woods County , Woodward County .

Unemployment in Apr. 2010:
Here:

2.7%
Oklahoma:

5.0%

Unemployment by year (%)

County total employment by year

County average yearly wages by year ($)


Current college students: 136
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 78.6%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 14.4%

Number of foreign born residents: 156 (37% naturalized citizens)

Major County:

2.1%
Whole state:

3.8%

Year of entry for the foreign-born population

  • 1995 to March 2000: 25
  • 1990 to 1994: 29
  • 1985 to 1989: 44
  • 1980 to 1984: 18
  • 1975 to 1979: 14
  • 1970 to 1974: 2
  • 1970 to 1974: 7
  • 1965 to 1969: 17

Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.1 minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 71.2%

Major County marital status for males
Major County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 2,762
  • One, attached: 31
  • Two: 30
  • 3 or 4: 51
  • 5 to 9: 43
  • 10 to 19: 6
  • 20 or more: 27
  • Mobile homes: 585
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 5

Housing units in Major County with a mortgage: 643 (18 second mortgage, 26 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 767

Here:

45.6% with mortgage
State:

62.8% with mortgage



Religion statistics:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 72.11%
Here72.1%
USA50.2%
Total adherents: 5,441
Total congregations: 32

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist Church U.S. Conference of Mennonite Brethren ChurchesChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Assemblies of God
Adherents1,687 (31.0%)782 (14.4%)671 (12.3%)550 (10.1%)475 (8.7%)
Congregations6 (18.8%)4 (12.5%)1 (3.1%)3 (9.4%)4 (12.5%)
NameChurch of the NazareneMennonite Church USA Mennonite Church of God in ChristChurches of ChristOther
Adherents360 (6.6%)220 (4.0%)204 (3.7%)121 (2.2%)371 (6.8%)
Congregations4 (12.5%)1 (3.1%)1 (3.1%)2 (6.3%)6 (18.8%)
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.

Religions in Major County - Fairview, Ringwood, Cleo Springs, Ames, Meno

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
This county:

5.58 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

1.97 / 10,000 pop.



Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
This county:

11.16 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

4.35 / 10,000 pop.

Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Major County:

8.37 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

6.89 / 10,000 pop.

Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

10.1%
Oklahoma:

10.3%

Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.3%
Oklahoma:

29.2%



Agriculture in Major County:

Average size of farms: 579 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $82,398
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $76.10
The value of nursery, greenhouse, floriculture, and sod as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 0.12%
The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 85.94%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $75,634
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 26.31%
Irrigated harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 5.58%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $56,708
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 91.47%
Average age of principal farm operators: 57 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 18.20
Milk cows as a percentage of all cattle and calves: 0.87%
Corn for grain: 2652 harvested acres
All wheat for grain: 77031 harvested acres
Vegetables: 19 harvested acres
Land in orchards: 11 acres

Tornado activity:

Major County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is near Oklahoma state average. It is 3.0 times above overall U.S. average.
Tornadoes in this county have caused one fatality and 29 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004.
On 5/2/1979, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado killed one person and injured 25 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Major County-area historical earthquake activity is below Oklahoma state average. It is 89% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/15/1995 at 00:31:33, a magnitude 4.1 (3.8 LG, 4.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 40.7 miles away from the county center
On 10/30/1998 at 17:41:22, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, 3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 57.9 miles away from the county center
On 1/14/1993 at 17:06:10, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 21.7 miles away from the county center
On 4/29/1994 at 03:28:58, a magnitude 3.0 (2.8 LG, 3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 20.5 miles away from Major County center
On 1/24/1991 at 05:00:26, a magnitude 3.0 (2.9 LG, 3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 64.1 miles away from the county center
On 10/25/1999 at 23:19:58, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 16.2 mi) earthquake occurred 76.6 miles away from the county center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

Most recent natural disasters:

  • Oklahoma Severe Winter Storm, Incident Period: January 31, 2011 to February 5, 2011, Emergency Declared (EM-3316): February 2, 2011, FEMA Id: FEMA-EM-3316, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm
  • Oklahoma Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding, Incident Period: June 13, 2010 to June 15, 2010, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1926): July 26, 2010, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1926, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood, Wind
  • Oklahoma Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Straight-Line Winds, Incident Period: May 10, 2010 to May 13, 2010, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1917): May 24, 2010, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1917, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Wind
  • Oklahoma Severe Winter Storm, Incident Period: January 28, 2010 to January 30, 2010, Emergency Declared (EM-3308): January 30, 2010, FEMA Id: FEMA-EM-3308, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm
  • Oklahoma Severe Winter Storm, Incident Period: January 28, 2010 to January 30, 2010, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1883): March 5, 2010, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1883, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm
  • Oklahoma Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, Incident Period: September 12, 2008 to September 19, 2008, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1803): October 9, 2008, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1803, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood
  • Oklahoma Severe Storms and Flooding, Incident Period: June 3, 2008 to June 20, 2008, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1775): July 9, 2008, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1775, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood
  • Oklahoma Severe Winter Storms, Incident Period: December 8, 2007 to January 3, 2008, Emergency Declared (EM-3280): December 10, 2007, FEMA Id: FEMA-EM-3280, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm
  • Oklahoma Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes, Incident Period: June 10, 2007 to July 25, 2007, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1712): July 7, 2007, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1712, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood
  • Oklahoma Severe Winter Storms and Flooding, Incident Period: January 12, 2007 to January 26, 2007, Emergency Declared (EM-3272): January 14, 2007, FEMA Id: FEMA-EM-3272, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm, Flood
  • 9 other natural disasters have been reported since 1953.

The number of natural disasters in Major County (19) is greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 7, Winter Storms: 5, Winds: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Tornado: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Class of Workers


Most common industries (%)
Males Females
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (19%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (15%)
  • Construction (10%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (5%)
  • Educational services (4%)
  • Repair and maintenance (3%)
  • Truck transportation (3%)
  • Health care (19%)
  • Educational services (11%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (5%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Farmers and farm managers (13%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6%)
  • Material moving workers except laborers and material movers, hand (4%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4%)
  • Registered nurses (4%)

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%):



  • Mexico (83%)
  • Germany (8%)
  • United Kingdom (4%)
  • Ireland (3%)
  • Canada (1%)

Most common first ancestries reported in Major County (%):



  • German (27%)
  • United States or American (23%)
  • English (10%)
  • Irish (9%)
  • Dutch (6%)
  • Scotch-Irish (2%)
  • French (except Basque) (2%)


Major County mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work:

  • Drove a car alone: 2,745 (77%)
  • Carpooled: 453 (13%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 2 (0%)
  • Bicycle: 13 (0%)
  • Walked: 78 (2%)
  • Other means: 46 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 234 (7%)

Owners and renters by unit type in %

Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


113 people in nursing homes
7 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)

Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $43,181.

7.74% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($34,571 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.74%
Oklahoma average:

8.21%


10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
5.55% relocated from other counties in Oklahoma ($26,624 average AGI)
2.19% relocated from other states ($7,946 average AGI)
Major County:

2.19%
Oklahoma average:

3.36%

Percentage of residents relocating from other counties or countries


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Garfield County, OK  1.96% ($32,365 average AGI)
from Blaine County, OK  0.68% ($30,778)
from Alfalfa County, OK  0.45% ($38,500)


7.81% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($29,942 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.81%
Oklahoma average:

7.91%


10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
5.73% relocated to other counties in Oklahoma ($21,903 average AGI)
2.07% relocated to other states ($8,043 average AGI)
Major County:

2.07%
Oklahoma average:

3.11%

Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Garfield County, OK  2.15% ($28,632 average AGI)
to Oklahoma County, OK  0.57% ($19,400)

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 10.0
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 10.8

Births per 1000 population in Major County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 12.1
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 13.9

Deaths per 1000 population in Major County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 3.7
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2006: 14.4

Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Major County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 1,474 (1,351 aged, 123 disabled)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 17%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 17%

Short term general hospitals per 100,000 population in 2004: 13.58
Short term general hospital admissions per 100,000 population in 2004: 7659.920
Short term general hospital beds per 100,000 population in 2004: 339.540
Emergency room visits per 100,000 population in 2004: 10444.11

General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1167.840
Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1371.540

Total births per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006 : 51.09
Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 40.74

Limited-service eating places per 100,000 population in 2005 : 13.58

Household type by relationship:

Households: 7,425
  • In family households: 6,486 (2,004 male householders, 221 female householders)
    1,984 spouses, 2,060 children (1,826 natural, 49 adopted, 185 stepchildren), 86 grandchildren, 19 brothers or sisters, 17 parents, 36 other relatives, 59 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 939 (348 male householders (288 living alone)), 483 female householders (472 living alone)), 108 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 120 (all institutionalized)

Size of family households: 1,133 2-persons, 434 3-persons, 385 4-persons, 196 5-persons, 46 6-persons, 31 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 760 1-person, 50 2-persons, 17 3-persons, 4 6-persons.

94.3% of residents of Major County speak English at home.
4.1% of residents speak Spanish at home (50% speak English very well, 32% speak English well, 19% speak English not well).
1.4% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (57% speak English very well, 34% speak English well, 3% speak English not well, 6% don't speak English at all).
0.1% of residents speak other language at home (60% speak English very well, 40% speak English well).

In fiscal year 2004:

Federal Government expenditure: $47,673,000 ($6475 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $680,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $20,915,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $10,029,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $4,274,000
Federal grants: $7,740,000
Federal procurement contracts: $2,479,000 ($52,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $2,236,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $852,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $4,505,000
Federal Government insurance: $9,366,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:

Births: 384
Here:

52 per 1000 residents
State:

75 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 513
Here:

70 per 1000 residents
State:

52 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: +18
Here:

+2 per 1000 residents
State:

+10 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: -56
Here -8 per 1000 residents
State -4 per 1000 residents

Population growth in Major County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 4.78 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

5.9
State:

5.7

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:

5.0
State:

4.3

Year house built

  • 2005 or later: 49
  • 2000 to 2004: 105
  • 1990 to 1999: 175
  • 1980 to 1989: 613
  • 1970 to 1979: 977
  • 1960 to 1969: 473
  • 1950 to 1959: 297
  • 1940 to 1949: 267
  • 1939 or earlier: 661
Rooms in houses/apartments in Major County, Oklahoma
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • 1 room: 0
  • 2 rooms: 26
  • 3 rooms: 52
  • 4 rooms: 288
  • 5 rooms: 621
  • 6 rooms: 695
  • 7 rooms: 438
  • 8 rooms: 216
  • 9+ rooms: 131
  • 1 room: 4
  • 2 rooms: 16
  • 3 rooms: 54
  • 4 rooms: 139
  • 5 rooms: 162
  • 6 rooms: 99
  • 7 rooms: 57
  • 8 rooms: 25
  • 9+ rooms: 23
Bedrooms in houses/apartments in Major County, Oklahoma
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • no bedroom: 9
  • 1 bedroom: 81
  • 2 bedrooms: 643
  • 3 bedrooms: 1,359
  • 4 bedrooms: 337
  • 5+ bedrooms: 38
  • no bedroom: 4
  • 1 bedroom: 80
  • 2 bedrooms: 237
  • 3 bedrooms: 221
  • 4 bedrooms: 26
  • 5+ bedrooms: 11
Cars and other vehicles available in Major County, Oklahoma in houses/condos/apartments
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • no vehicle: 79
  • 1 vehicle: 557
  • 2 vehicles: 1,108
  • 3 vehicles: 473
  • 4 vehicles: 199
  • 5+ vehicles: 51
  • no vehicle: 43
  • 1 vehicle: 272
  • 2 vehicles: 167
  • 3 vehicles: 76
  • 4 vehicles: 11
  • 5+ vehicles: 10

68% of Major County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 46% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 71% lived in Oklahoma.

Major County:

67.9%
State average:

52.2%


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 5661
  • Northeast: 61
  • Midwest: 726
  • South: 498
  • West: 411

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $19,300


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 1%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 2%

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:

Most commonly used house heating fuel in Major County
Houses and condos Apartments
  • Utility gas (45.2%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (30.4%)
  • Electricity (19.7%)
  • Wood (3.8%)
  • Utility gas (54.7%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (23.1%)
  • Electricity (18.5%)
  • Wood (2.2%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (1.0%)



Private vs. public school enrollment:


Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 91
Here:

10.5%
Oklahoma:

6.4%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 30
Here:

5.8%
Oklahoma:

6.2%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 13
Here:

10.7%
Oklahoma:

16.6%

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)


Major County government finances in 2006:

  • Charges - All Other: $269,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $3,418,000
    Health - Other: $426,000
    Police Protection: $333,000
    General - Other: $324,000
    Financial Administration: $290,000
    General Public Buildings: $156,000
    Central Staff Services: $118,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $112,000
    Local Fire Protection: $21,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - Education: $106,000
    General Local Government Support: $59,000
    All Other: $45,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $383,000
    Sale of Property: $109,000
    Interest Earnings: $48,000
    Royalties: $4,000
    Rents: $3,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $302,000
    Health - Other: $22,000
    General Public Building: $20,000
    Financial Administration: $1,000
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,572,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $4,446,000
    All Other: $100,000
  • Tax - Property: $944,000
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $178,000
    Motor Vehicle License: $15,000
    Other License: $3,000
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $2,223,000

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in 2006:

  • Total number of recipients: 88
  • Number of aged recipients: 7
  • Number of blind and disabled recipients: 81
  • Number of recipients under 18: 14
  • Number of recipients between 18 and 64: 60
  • Number of recipients older than 64: 14
  • Number of recipients also receiving OASDI: 39
  • Amount of payments (thousands of dollars): 36


Major County Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 1991
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Major County Fatal accident statistics for 1992 - 2009
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Most common first names in Major County, OK among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John6080.3 years
Mary4782.0 years
William3177.1 years
James2677.7 years
Charles2677.7 years
George2377.1 years
Anna2384.0 years
Ruby2181.5 years
Henry2182.7 years
Robert2071.4 years
Most common last names in Major County, OK among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith3880.1 years
Koehn3881.3 years
Wichert2378.4 years
Johnson1978.8 years
Kliewer1981.5 years
Martens1888.0 years
Boehs1585.9 years
Penner1581.4 years
Taylor1379.8 years
Nightengale1381.1 years
Businesses in Major County, OK
NameCountNameCount
FedEx1Subway1
Pizza Hut1True Value1
SONIC Drive-In1U-Haul1
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Major County on our top lists:

  • #44 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Bush (Republican) in the 2004 Presidential Election"
  • #50 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most emergency room visits per 100,000 population in 2004"

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