Kemp, Oklahoma

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Population in 2022: 132 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -8.3%
 
Males: 41  (31.8%)
Females: 91  (68.2%)
Median resident age:

44.3 years
Oklahoma median age:

37.1 years

Zip code: 74747

Estimated median household income in 2022: $19,043 (it was $30,000 in 2000)
Kemp:

$19,043
OK:

$59,673

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $18,355 (it was $13,039 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $115,020 (it was $27,300 in 2000)
Kemp:

$115,020
OK:

$191,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $123,966; detached houses: $129,479; mobile homes: $111,662
March 2022 cost of living index in Kemp: 78.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 11.0%
(16.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 6.9% for American Indian residents)

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  • Races in Kemp, OK (2022)
    • 14761.5%White alone
    • 6527.2%Two or more races
    • 2811.7%American Indian alone
    • 31.3%Hispanic



According to our research of Oklahoma and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Kemp, Oklahoma as of June 05, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Kemp is 140 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (38.6%), European (2.4%), German (2.4%), Irish (2.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 630 feet

Land area: 0.18 square miles.

Population density: 723 people per square mile   (low).

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

0.7% ($199)
Oklahoma:

0.8% ($523)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: East Grayson, TX (14.7 miles , pop. 81,381).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Plano, TX (54.6 miles , pop. 222,030).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (71.6 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

South Bryan, OK (1.3 miles ),
Hendrix, OK (1.8 miles),
Achille, OK (2.2 miles ),
Ravenna, TX (3.1 miles ),
Colbert, OK (3.2 miles ),
Bells, TX (3.4 miles ),
Savoy, TX (3.4 miles ),
Denison, TX (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 33.77 N, Longitude: 96.35 W

Area code: 580

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

Kemp satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.9%
Oklahoma:

3.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +9 (+6.7%).
Most common industries in Kemp, OK (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (21.8%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (10.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.3%)
  • Construction (7.3%)
  • Transportation equipment (7.3%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.5%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (5.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (20.0%)
  • Construction (13.3%)
  • Transportation equipment (13.3%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (10.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (10.0%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (10.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (48.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.0%)
  • Educational services (8.0%)
  • Personal & laundry services (8.0%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.0%)
Most common occupations in Kemp, OK (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (16.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.9%)
  • Religious workers (7.3%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.5%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Religious workers (13.3%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (13.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (13.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10.0%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (6.7%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (6.7%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (36.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (24.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.0%)
  • Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (8.0%)
  • Personal appearance workers (8.0%)
  • Cashiers (8.0%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (8.0%)

Average climate in Kemp, Oklahoma

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Kemp, Oklahoma average temperatures Kemp, Oklahoma average precipitation Kemp, Oklahoma humidity Kemp, Oklahoma wind speed Kemp, Oklahoma snowfall Kemp, Oklahoma sunshine Kemp, Oklahoma clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 63.5. This is about average.

City:

63.5
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 30.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

30.1
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Kemp-area historical tornado activity is near Oklahoma state average. It is 136% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/2/1957, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 12.0 miles away from the Kemp town center killed 3 people and injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/2/1957, a category F4 tornado 23.3 miles away from the town center killed 2 people and injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Kemp-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Oklahoma state average. It is 579% 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 124.2 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 186.6 miles away from Kemp center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 155.8 miles away from the city 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 124.3 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 61.8 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 125.4 miles away from Kemp center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Bryan County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 10, Winter Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 6, Fires: 2, Winds: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Kemp topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Kemp:

  • MHMR SVCS OF TEXOMA ALTERNATE LIVING FACILITY I I (Hospital, about 11 miles away; DENISON, TX)
  • DENISON MANOR INC (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; DENISON, TX)
  • SOUTHERN POINTE LIVING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; COLBERT, OK)
  • ALTERNATE LIVING FACILITY I (Hospital, about 12 miles away; DENISON, TX)
  • CANTEX HEALTHCARE CENTERS DENISON (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; DENISON, TX)
  • TEXOMA MEDICAL CENTER HOME HEALTH SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; DENISON, TX)
  • CARING HEARTS HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; DENISON, TX)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Kemp:

  • Southeastern Oklahoma State University (about 17 miles; Durant, OK; Full-time enrollment: 3,365)
  • Grayson College (about 17 miles; Denison, TX; FT enrollment: 2,496)
  • Texas A & M University-Commerce (about 45 miles; Commerce, TX; FT enrollment: 8,890)
  • Collin County Community College District (about 46 miles; McKinney, TX; FT enrollment: 18,044)
  • North Central Texas College (about 48 miles; Gainesville, TX; FT enrollment: 6,550)
  • Paris Junior College (about 49 miles; Paris, TX; FT enrollment: 3,875)
  • Texas Woman's University (about 59 miles; Denton, TX; FT enrollment: 11,837)

Points of interest:

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

Bryan 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:

2.1 people
Oklahoma:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

61.9%
Whole state:

66.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

4.8%
Whole state:

5.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Kemp:

Marital status in Kemp, OK
  • Never married: 22.5%
  • Now married: 25.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 10.8%
  • Divorced: 41.5%

For population 25 years and over in Kemp:

  • High school or higher: 82.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.3%
  • Unemployed: 3.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.6
Oklahoma average:

11.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Kemp, OK (based on Bryan County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant24,75376
Mainline Protestant2,02614
Other6844
Catholic2501
None14,703-
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:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.97 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Bryan County:

0.51 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

0.76 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 28
Bryan County:

7.13 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

4.35 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 27
Bryan County:

6.87 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

6.89 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

10.5%
Oklahoma:

10.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Bryan County:

30.0%
Oklahoma:

29.2%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Kemp:

46.6%
Oklahoma:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Kemp:

39.4%
State:

45.2%

Average BMI:
Kemp:

28.9
State:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

22.2%
Oklahoma:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Kemp:

12.5%
Oklahoma:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Kemp:

6.8
Oklahoma:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

35.4%
Oklahoma:

33.9%

General health condition:
Kemp:

48.5%
Oklahoma:

55.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Kemp:

73.7%
Oklahoma:

78.4%

More about Health and Nutrition of Kemp, OK Residents
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 and Unallocable 0$0 1$25
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$1
Totals for Government 0$0 2$25

Strongest AM radio stations in Kemp:

  • KYNG (950 AM; 10 kW; DENISON-SHERMAN, TX; Owner: KRBE LICO, INC.)
  • KTBK (1700 AM; 10 kW; SHERMAN, TX; Owner: KRBE LICO, INC.)
  • KFXR (1190 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KRLD (1080 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KZMP (1540 AM; 50 kW; UNIVERSITY PARK, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KSKY (660 AM; 20 kW; BALCH SPRINGS, TX; Owner: BISON MEDIA, INC.)
  • KESS (1270 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: KESS-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KMKI (620 AM; 5 kW; PLANO, TX; Owner: ABC, INC)
  • KBIS (1150 AM; 25 kW; HIGHLAND PARK, TX; Owner: DALLAS AM RADIO PARTNERS, L.P.)
  • KAAM (770 AM; 10 kW; GARLAND, TX; Owner: DONTRON, INC.)
  • KAHZ (1360 AM; 50 kW; HURST, TX)
  • KJIM (1500 AM; daytime; 1 kW; SHERMAN, TX)

Strongest FM radio stations in Kemp:

  • KLAK (97.5 FM; DURANT, OK; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • KMKT (93.1 FM; BELLS, TX; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • KTDK (104.1 FM; SANGER, TX; Owner: KRBE LICO, INC.)
  • KFYZ-FM (98.3 FM; BONHAM, TX; Owner: NORTH TEXAS RADIO GROUP, L.P.)
  • KESN (103.3 FM; ALLEN, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KTCY (104.9 FM; PILOT POINT, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KSOC (94.5 FM; GAINESVILLE, TX; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • KLBC (106.3 FM; DURANT, OK; Owner: TEXOMA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTPW (89.7 FM; SANGER, TX; Owner: RESEARCH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC)
  • KHYI (95.3 FM; HOWE, TX; Owner: METRO BROADCASTERS - TEXAS, INC.)
  • KSSU (91.9 FM; DURANT, OK; Owner: SOUTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KESS-FM (107.9 FM; LEWISVILLE, TX; Owner: KECS-FM LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • K214CK (90.7 FM; SHERMAN, TX; Owner: BIBLE B/CNG NETWORK, INC.)
  • KAZC (88.3 FM; TISHOMINGO, OK; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMAD-FM (102.5 FM; WHITESBORO, TX; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • KAYC (91.1 FM; DURANT, OK; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)

TV broadcast stations around Kemp:

  • KXII (Channel 12; SHERMAN, TX; Owner: KXII LICENSEE CORP.)
  • KTAQ (Channel 47; GREENVILLE, TX; Owner: MIKE SIMONS)
  • KTEN (Channel 10; ADA, OK; Owner: CHANNEL 49 ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 23ft / 7.2mTotal length
  • $1,290,000Total costs
  • 374Total average daily traffic
  • 37Total average daily truck traffic
  • 598Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: N5WPC, Previous Call Sign: KB5PXH, Grant Date: 10/01/1991, Expiration Date: 10/01/2001, Cancellation Date: 10/02/2003, Registrant: Michael W Templeton, Kemp, OK 74747


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Kemp, OK
  • 50.0%Utility gas
  • 50.0%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Kemp, OK
  • 88.5%Utility gas
  • 9.6%Electricity
  • 1.9%Wood


Kemp compared to Oklahoma state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value 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 significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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