Nash, Oklahoma
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(27.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents)
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 1 (1 officers - 1 male; 0 female).
| Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 5.15 |
| Oklahoma average: | 2.32 |
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| Here: | 2.2% |
| Oklahoma: | 3.2% |
- Public administration (23.2%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (14.1%)
- Finance & insurance (10.1%)
- Educational services (9.1%)
- Food & beverage stores (6.1%)
- Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.1%)
- Construction (5.1%)
- Public administration (26.8%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (25.0%)
- Construction (8.9%)
- Finance & insurance (7.1%)
- Petroleum & coal products (3.6%)
- Other transportation, support activities, couriers (3.6%)
- Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (3.6%)
- Public administration (18.6%)
- Educational services (16.3%)
- Food & beverage stores (14.0%)
- Finance & insurance (14.0%)
- Motor vehicle & parts dealers (7.0%)
- Accommodation & food services (7.0%)
- Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (4.7%)
- Fire fighting and prevention workers, including supervisors (10.1%)
- Farmers and farm managers (9.1%)
- Cashiers (9.1%)
- Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.1%)
- Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.1%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.1%)
- Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4.0%)
- Fire fighting and prevention workers, including supervisors (17.9%)
- Farmers and farm managers (16.1%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (10.7%)
- Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (10.7%)
- Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (5.4%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
- Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (3.6%)
- Cashiers (20.9%)
- Secretaries and administrative assistants (16.3%)
- Waiters and waitresses (7.0%)
- Motor vehicle operators, except bus and truck drivers (7.0%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.7%)
- Cooks and food preparation workers (4.7%)
- Health technologists and technicians (4.7%)
Average climate in Nash, Oklahoma
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
(lower is better)
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2000 was 48.9. This is significantly better than average.
| City: | 48.9 |
| U.S.: | 72.6 |
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2000 was 6.96. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 19.6 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 6.96 |
| U.S.: | 5.11 |
Tornado activity:
Nash-area historical tornado activity is near Oklahoma state average. It is 131% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 3/16/1965, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 5.2 miles away from the Nash town center injured 7 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.
On 5/2/1979, a category F4 tornado 22.0 miles away from the town center killed one person and injured 25 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Nash-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Oklahoma state average. It is 935% 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 64.6 miles away from Nash center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 106.4 miles away from Nash center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 38.4 miles away from Nash 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 48.3 miles away from Nash center
On 11/30/2015 at 09:49:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 6.0 miles away from the city center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 83.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Grant County (26) is a lot greater than the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 20
Emergencies Declared: 5
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 16, Storms: 13, Tornadoes: 10, Winter Storms: 9, Winds: 3, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Nash:
- Northern Oklahoma College (about 42 miles; Tonkawa, OK; Full-time enrollment: 3,414)
- Cowley County Community College (about 63 miles; Arkansas City, KS; FT enrollment: 3,173)
- Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (about 67 miles; Stillwater, OK; FT enrollment: 21,700)
- Langston University (about 67 miles; Langston, OK; FT enrollment: 2,075)
- University of Central Oklahoma (about 77 miles; Edmond, OK; FT enrollment: 13,790)
- Wichita Technical Institute (about 79 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,015)
- Newman University (about 79 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,066)
Public elementary/middle school in Nash:
- NASHOBA PUBLIC SCHOOL (Students: 58, Location: 439670 STATE HWY 144, Grades: PK-8)
Points of interest:
Notable location: Nash Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map
Drinking water stations with addresses in Nash that have no violations reported:
- HILLSDALE PWA (Population served: 110, Primary Water Source Type: Purch groundwater)
Average household size:
| This town: | 2.0 people |
| Oklahoma: | 2.5 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This town: | 59.8% |
| Whole state: | 66.8% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This town: | 3.9% |
| Whole state: | 5.9% |
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
- Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
- Gay men: 2.0% of all households
Banks with branches in Nash (2011 data):
- The First National Bank of Nash: The First National Bank Of Nash at 107 South Main Street, branch established on 1919/04/11. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $15.7 mil, Deposits: $14.7 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
| Here: | 8.4 |
| Oklahoma average: | 11.3 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for Nash, OK (based on Grant County data)
| Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
|---|---|---|
| Mainline Protestant | 2,168 | 12 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 1,954 | 17 |
| Catholic | 170 | 2 |
| Other | 3 | - |
| None | 232 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 3
| Grant County: | 6.69 / 10,000 pop. |
| Oklahoma: | 1.97 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
| Grant County: | 11.15 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 4.35 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 5
| Grant County: | 11.15 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 6.89 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate:
| Grant County: | 11.7% |
| Oklahoma: | 10.3% |
Adult obesity rate:
| Grant County: | 28.0% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Administration | 1 | $5,757 | $69,084 | 0 | $0 |
| Water Supply | 0 | $0 | 1 | $340 | |
| Other Government Administration | 0 | $0 | 5 | $275 | |
| Totals for Government | 1 | $5,757 | $69,084 | 6 | $615 |
Nash government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):
- Construction - Sewerage: $619,000 ($3275.13)
Water Utilities: $4,000 ($21.16)
- Current Operations - Police Protection: $69,000 ($365.08)
Financial Administration: $49,000 ($259.26)
Central Staff Services: $44,000 ($232.80)
Judicial and Legal Services: $32,000 ($169.31)
Sewerage: $30,000 ($158.73)
Water Utilities: $27,000 ($142.86)
Solid Waste Management: $18,000 ($95.24)
Local Fire Protection: $7,000 ($37.04)
- Total Salaries and Wages: $131,000 ($693.12)
- Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $31,000 ($164.02)
Nash government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):
- Charges - Sewerage: $53,000 ($280.42)
Solid Waste Management: $27,000 ($142.86)
- Federal Intergovernmental - Sewerage: $588,000 ($3111.11)
- Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $225,000 ($1190.48)
General Revenue - Other: $53,000 ($280.42)
Rents: $31,000 ($164.02)
Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($5.29)
- Revenue - Water Utilities: $61,000 ($322.75)
- State Intergovernmental - Water Utilities: $112,000 ($592.59)
General Local Government Support: $8,000 ($42.33)
Other: $3,000 ($15.87)
Highways: $2,000 ($10.58)
- Tax - Public Utilities Sales: $105,000 ($555.56)
General Sales and Gross Receipts: $80,000 ($423.28)
Nash government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):
- Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $775,000 ($4100.53)
Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $683,000 ($3613.76)
Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $92,000 ($486.77)
Nash government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):
- Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $21,000 ($111.11)
- Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $355,000 ($1878.31)
Strongest AM radio stations in Nash:
- 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)
- KGWA (960 AM; 1 kW; ENID, OK; Owner: WILLIAMS CAPITOL CORPORATION)
- KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
- KFTI (1070 AM; 10 kW; WICHITA, KS; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
- KTBZ (1430 AM; 25 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
- KMUS (1380 AM; 20 kW; MUSKOGEE, OK; Owner: ABC, INC.)
- WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WKY (930 AM; 5 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WWLS (640 AM; 5 kW; MOORE, OK; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Nash:
- KQBL (96.9 FM; ENID, OK; Owner: CHAMPLIN BROADCASTING, INC.)
- KNID (99.7 FM; ALVA, OK; Owner: CHRISHOLM TRAIL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- KXLS (95.7 FM; LAHOMA, OK; Owner: CHISHOLM TRAIL BROADCASTING CO.)
- KOFM (103.1 FM; ENID, OK; Owner: WILLIAMS CAPITOL CORPORATION)
- K202BY (88.3 FM; ENID, OK; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
- KBVV (91.1 FM; ENID, OK; Owner: ENID EDUCATIONAL B/CTING FOUNDATION)
- K208BV (89.5 FM; ENID, ETC., OK; Owner: CREATIVE EDUCATIONAL MEDIA CORP. INC)
- K212EL (90.3 FM; ENID, OK; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
TV broadcast stations around Nash:
- K45EJ (Channel 45; ENID, OK; Owner: LOCKE SUPPLY COMPANY)
- 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.)
- KXOK-LP (Channel 32; ENID, OK; Owner: MEDIA MANICS INCORPORATED)
- National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
- 22Number of bridges
- 210ft / 64.0mTotal length
- $21,257,000Total costs
- 10,378Total average daily traffic
- 1,488Total average daily truck traffic
- 16,601Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
- New bridges - historical statistics
- 11920-1929
- 11930-1939
- 51950-1959
- 21960-1969
- 11980-1989
- 32000-2009
- 92010-2019
FCC Registered Antenna Towers:
12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Nash)FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:
4- 3 3/4 Mi N & 1 Mi E (Lat: 36.720861 Lon: -98.036444), Call Sign: KNGY317,
Assigned Frequencies: 151.595 MHz, Grant Date: 07/20/1998, Expiration Date: 09/19/2003, Cancellation Date: 11/23/2003, Registrant: Lynden Reid, Rr 1, Nash, OK 73761
- 3 Mi S & 1/8 Mi E (Lat: 36.608361 Lon: -98.039222), Call Sign: KNGY351, Licensee ID: L00077083,
Assigned Frequencies: 151.490 MHz, Grant Date: 05/05/1998, Expiration Date: 07/21/2003, Cancellation Date: 09/21/2003, Registrant: Bob Mc Cart, Rr 1 Box 74, Nash, OK 73761, Phone: (405) 839-2239
- 6 Mi N (Lat: 36.759472 Lon: -98.051444), Call Sign: KNHM840,
Assigned Frequencies: 151.595 MHz, Grant Date: 10/01/2003, Expiration Date: 09/29/2013, Cancellation Date: 11/30/2013, Registrant: Federal Licensing Inc, 1588 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-6440
- 401 N Main (Lat: 36.694194 Lon: -98.078528), Call Sign: WQIK334,
Assigned Frequencies: 151.557 MHz, Grant Date: 01/17/2018, Expiration Date: 03/03/2028, Certifier: Bryan Slaving, Registrant: Tbs Electronics, Inc., 5225 Sw Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66609, Phone: (785) 862-7450, Fax: (785) 862-7647, Email:
FCC Registered Microwave Towers:
3- NASH, Route 1, Box 3 On Highway 64w (Lat: 36.666722 Lon: -98.034833), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 100.6 m, Overall height: 102.1 m, Call Sign: WQUR318,
Assigned Frequencies: 6093.45 MHz, Grant Date: 09/17/2014, Expiration Date: 09/17/2024, Certifier: John E Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:
- NASGE, Grand Ave (Lat: 36.666694 Lon: -98.053694), Type: Tank, Structure height: 38.1 m, Overall height: 39.1 m, Call Sign: WRAF694,
Assigned Frequencies: 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, Grant Date: 11/02/2017, Expiration Date: 11/02/2027, Certifier: Braden Lampe, Registrant: Intelapth, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:
- OK-NASH-NO-1, E0230 Rd (Lat: 36.680778 Lon: -98.055417), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: WRKR519,
Assigned Frequencies: 11155.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 02/02/2021, Expiration Date: 02/02/2031, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:
3- Call Sign: N5MJM, Grant Date: 04/12/1988, Expiration Date: 04/12/1998, Cancellation Date: 04/13/2000, Registrant: William M Wilkins, Box 163, Nash, OK 73761
- Call Sign: KE5DKF, Licensee ID: L00954574, Grant Date: 12/21/2004, Expiration Date: 12/21/2014, Cancellation Date: 12/22/2016, Certifier: Jay D Kinsey, Registrant: Jay D Kinsey, Rt 1 Box 150, Nash, OK 73761
- Call Sign: KE5RXU, Licensee ID: L01353056, Grant Date: 12/21/2007, Expiration Date: 12/21/2017, Cancellation Date: 12/24/2019, Certifier: Ethan L Hamand, Registrant: Ethan L Hamand, Rr 1 Box 145, Nash, OK 73761
FAA Registered Aircraft:
1- Aircraft: METCALFK/METCALF EL KITFOX (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: BOMBARDIER ROTAX (ALL) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 160KM, N160KM, N-160KM, Serial Number: 160, Airworthiness Date: 06/05/1990, Certificate Issue Date: 05/16/2014
Registrant (Individual): Kim A Metcalf, 79606 Coal Rd, Nash, OK 73761
2004 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents
- Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Nash, OK
- 8974.8%Outside Fires
- 1613.4%Structure Fires
- 1210.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
- 21.7%Other
Based on the data from the years 2004 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 8. The highest number of fire incidents - 33 took place in 2008, and the least - 0 in 2010. The data has a decreasing trend.
When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (74.8%), and Structure Fires (13.4%).| Most common first names in Nash, OK among deceased individuals | ||
| Name | Count | Lived (average) |
|---|---|---|
| Charles | 5 | 85.3 years |
| Frank | 5 | 84.0 years |
| James | 5 | 74.0 years |
| John | 5 | 84.2 years |
| Clarence | 4 | 92.8 years |
| Mary | 4 | 79.3 years |
| William | 4 | 74.0 years |
| George | 3 | 67.7 years |
| Elmer | 3 | 73.7 years |
| Nellie | 3 | 88.7 years |
| Most common last names in Nash, OK among deceased individuals | ||
| Last name | Count | Lived (average) |
|---|---|---|
| Skaggs | 8 | 82.5 years |
| Wilson | 6 | 80.3 years |
| Biby | 6 | 81.0 years |
| Felix | 5 | 80.2 years |
| Enterline | 4 | 83.8 years |
| Foster | 4 | 81.0 years |
| Pike | 4 | 84.0 years |
| Mills | 4 | 82.2 years |
| Wagar | 4 | 90.3 years |
| Shrewsbury | 4 | 89.0 years |
Nash 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 below state average.
- Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
- House age above state average.
- Number of college students below state average.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.