1. All Cities
  2. Oklahoma, OK smaller cities, OK small cities
  3. Alfalfa County
  4. Byron, OK housing info
  5. Byron, Oklahoma

Byron, Oklahoma

Submit your own pictures of this town and show them to the world

  • OSM Map
  • General Map
  • Google Map
  • MSN Map
Population in 2022: 37 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -17.8%
Males: 23  (63.6%)
Females: 14  (36.4%)
Median resident age:

47.8 years
Oklahoma median age:

37.1 years

Zip code: 73722

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-648,295,417 (it was $34,000 in 2000)
Byron:  $-648,295,417
OK:  $59,673

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $81,503 (it was $44,525 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-749,560,117 (it was $21,300 in 2000)
Byron:  $-749,560,117
OK:  $191,700
March 2022 cost of living index in Byron: 78.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 18.2%

Compare current foreclosures near Byron, OK:

Check out more offers near Byron, OK.
Powered by Foreclosure.com
Settings
X
Data:
Loading data...
Based on 2000-2022 data
Loading data...

123
Hide US histogram
Recent articles from our blog. Our writers, many of them Ph.D. graduates or candidates, create easy-to-read articles on a wide variety of topics.
Byron, OK forum
Recent posts about Byron, Oklahoma on our local forum with over 2,400,000 registered users:
What does OK+ on bottles mean?  (62 replies)
Sorry Texas  (10 replies)
Beer in OKC  (6 replies)
The Official Oklahoma Chattin' Thread Part 2  (3007 replies)

Latest news from Byron, OK collected exclusively by city-data.com from local newspapers, TV, and radio stations

Ancestries: Irish (50.0%), English (37.5%), American (12.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1190 feet

Land area: 0.24 square miles.

Population density: 153 people per square mile   (very low).

Byron, Oklahoma map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Byron town:

0.9% ($199)
Oklahoma:

0.8% ($523)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Wichita, KS (75.8 miles , pop. 344,284).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (296.4 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Amorita, OK (1.2 miles),
North Alfalfa, OK (2.0 miles ),
Burlington, OK (2.7 miles),
Waldron, KS (3.1 miles),
Cherokee, OK (3.3 miles ),
Nescatunga, OK (3.6 miles),
Kiowa, KS (3.6 miles ),
Hazelton, KS (3.8 miles)

Latitude: 36.90 N, Longitude: 98.30 W

Area code: 580

Distribution of median household income in Byron, OK in 2022
Distribution of house value in Byron, OK in 2022

Byron satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.4%
Oklahoma:

3.2%

Average climate in Byron, Oklahoma

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Byron, Oklahoma average temperatures Byron, Oklahoma average precipitation Byron, Oklahoma humidity Byron, Oklahoma wind speed Byron, Oklahoma snowfall Byron, Oklahoma sunshine Byron, Oklahoma clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

Byron-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Oklahoma state average. It is 108% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/17/1976, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 17.4 miles away from the Byron town center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 3/16/1965, a category F4 tornado 23.5 miles away from the town center injured 7 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Byron-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Oklahoma state average. It is 914% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 82.7 miles away from Byron center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 127.6 miles away from Byron center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 36.6 miles away from the city center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 45.1 miles away from Byron center
On 11/30/2015 at 09:49:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 16.9 miles away from the city center
On 11/19/2015 at 07:42:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 19.1 miles away from Byron center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Alfalfa County (25) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 10, Winter Storms: 10, Winds: 5, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Byron topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Byron:

  • THE CARING COMPANY (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; CHEROKEE, OK)
  • ALFALFA COUNTY HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 11 miles away; CHEROKEE, OK)
  • CHEROKEE MANOR (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; CHEROKEE, OK)
  • FRIENDSHIP MANOR OF KIOWA (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; KIOWA, KS)
  • KIOWA HOSPITAL DISTRICT MANOR (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; KIOWA, KS)
  • KIOWA DISTRICT HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 14 miles away; KIOWA, KS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Byron:

  • Northern Oklahoma College (about 58 miles; Tonkawa, OK; Full-time enrollment: 3,414)
  • Cowley County Community College (about 71 miles; Arkansas City, KS; FT enrollment: 3,173)
  • Wichita Technical Institute (about 73 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,015)
  • Newman University (about 74 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,066)
  • Friends University (about 75 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,024)
  • Wichita State University (about 79 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 11,743)
  • Hutchinson Community College (about 84 miles; Hutchinson, KS; FT enrollment: 4,174)

Points of interest:

Click to draw/clear town borders

Notable location: Amorita - Byron Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Alfalfa 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:

1.9 people
Oklahoma:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

72.2%
Whole state:

66.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

5.6%
Whole state:

5.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Byron:

Marital status in Byron, OK
  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 90.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 9.3%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Byron:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 50.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 10.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.7
Oklahoma average:

11.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Byron, OK (based on Alfalfa County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,12811
Evangelical Protestant1,62117
Catholic2722
None1,621-
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: 2
Alfalfa County:

3.56 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

1.97 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
Alfalfa County:

7.11 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.35 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
Alfalfa County:

5.34 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

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

11.2%
Oklahoma:

10.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Alfalfa County:

29.6%
Oklahoma:

29.2%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$218
Totals for Government 0$0 7$218

Strongest AM radio stations in Byron:

  • KCRC (1390 AM; 10 kW; ENID, OK; Owner: CHISHOLM TRAIL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KOMA (1520 AM; 50 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KFTI (1070 AM; 10 kW; WICHITA, KS; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KWLS (1290 AM; 5 kW; PRATT, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KTBZ (1430 AM; 25 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KALV (1430 AM; 0 kW; ALVA, OK; Owner: MM&K OF ALVA, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KMUS (1380 AM; 20 kW; MUSKOGEE, OK; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KGWA (960 AM; 1 kW; ENID, OK; Owner: WILLIAMS CAPITOL CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Byron:

  • KQBL (96.9 FM; ENID, OK; Owner: CHAMPLIN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KNID (99.7 FM; ALVA, OK; Owner: CHRISHOLM TRAIL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KREJ (101.7 FM; MEDICINE LODGE, KS; Owner: FLORIDA PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Byron:

  • K56FK (Channel 56; ALVA - CHEROKEE, OK; Owner: SHAFER TRANSLATOR, INC.)
  • K58EM (Channel 58; ALVA - CHEROKEE, OK; Owner: SHAFER TRANSLATOR, INC.)
  • K60ER (Channel 60; CHEROKEE & ALVA, OK; Owner: SHAFER TRANSLATOR, INC.)
  • K62EH (Channel 62; CHEROKEE & ALVA, OK; Owner: SHAFER TRANSLATOR, INC.)
  • K64EA (Channel 64; CHEROKEE & ALVA, OK; Owner: SHAFER TRANSLATOR, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 79ft / 24.3mTotal length
  • $4,741,000Total costs
  • 5,500Total average daily traffic
  • 820Total average daily truck traffic
  • 8,760Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • 1.6 Km Southwest Of (Lat: 36.892306 Lon: -98.308278), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 95.7 m, Call Sign: KNKN703
    Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHzGrant Date: 09/01/2020, Expiration Date: 10/01/2030Registrant: Lukas, Lafuria, Gutierrez & Sachs, LLP, 8350 Broad Street Suite 1450, Tysons, VA 22102, Phone: (703) 584-8673, Fax: (703) 584-8696, Email:


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

6
  • Curtis Branch, Byron, Ok (Lat: 36.892306 Lon: -98.308278), Type: 91.4, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Pioneer Telephone Cooperative, Inc, Dnbrown@ptci.Com, , Kingf-isher, Phone: (405) 375-4111

  • Neal Brown, Byron, Ok (Lat: 36.892306 Lon: -98.308278), Type: 91.4, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Pioneer Telephone Cooperative, Inc, Dnbrown@ptci.Com, , Kingf-isher, Phone: (405) 375-4111

  • Neal Brown, Byron, Ok (Lat: 36.892306 Lon: -98.308278), Type: 95.7, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Pioneer Telephone Cooperative, Inc, Dnbrown@ptci.Com, , Kingf-isher, Phone: (405) 375-4111

  • Neal Brown, Byron, Ok (Lat: 36.892306 Lon: -98.308278), Type: 95.7, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Pioneer Telephone Cooperative, Inc, Dnbrown@ptci.Com, , Kingf-isher, Phone: (405) 375-4111

  • Deborah A Espolt, Byron, Ok (Lat: 36.892306 Lon: -98.308278), Type: 95.7, Structure height: 40003 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Pioneer Telephone Cooperative, Inc., Srespolt@ptci.Com, , 539 Kingf-isher, Phone: (405) 375-0330

  • 8.25 Mi E (Lat: 36.898889 Lon: -98.139167), Type: 89.9, Overall height: 88.3 m, Registrant: Western Farmers Electric Cooperative, 429 Anada-rko, Phone: (405) 247-4296


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • STATION, 8.3 Mi E Of (Lat: 36.898889 Lon: -98.139222), Overall height: 89.9 m, Call Sign: WNEJ719,
    Assigned Frequencies: 952.487 MHz, 928.487 MHz, Grant Date: 06/24/2020, Expiration Date: 07/05/2030, Registrant: Western Farmers Electric Cooperative, 701 Ne 7th St, Anadarko, OK 73005, Phone: (405) 759-2789, Email:

  • BYRON, 8.25 Mi E (Lat: 36.898889 Lon: -98.139167), Type: Tower, Structure height: 88.3 m, Overall height: 89.9 m, Call Sign: WNEJ766,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6670.00 MHz, 6689.37 MHz, 6681.25 MHz, Grant Date: 06/24/2020, Expiration Date: 07/05/2030, Registrant: Western Farmers Electric Cooperative, 701 Ne 7th St, Anadarko, OK 73005, Phone: (405) 759-2789, Email:

  • BYRON, 8.25 Mi E (Lat: 36.898889 Lon: -98.139167), Type: Tower, Structure height: 88.3 m, Overall height: 89.9 m, Call Sign: WPTG284, Licensee ID: L00002501,
    Assigned Frequencies: 952.837 MHz, 928.837 MHz, Grant Date: 08/24/2021, Expiration Date: 09/26/2031, Certifier: Hermie Mayer, Registrant: Western Farmers Electric Cooperative, 701 Ne 7th Street, Anadarko, OK 73005, Phone: (405) 247-4553, Fax: (405) 247-4366, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KA5KNC, Grant Date: 12/21/1993, Expiration Date: 12/21/2003, Cancellation Date: 12/22/2005, Registrant: Ila M Strickland, Rt 1 Box 99, Byron, OK 73723


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Byron, OK
  • 66.7%Electricity
  • 16.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 16.7%Wood


Byron compared to Oklahoma state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.
Cost of Living Calculator
  1. All Cities
  2. Oklahoma, OK smaller cities, OK small cities
  3. Alfalfa County
  4. Byron, OK housing info
  5. Byron, Oklahoma