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Briggs, Oklahoma

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Population in 2010: 303.
Population change since 2000: -15.4%
Males: 149  (49.3%)
Females: 154  (50.7%)
Median resident age:

33.7 years
Oklahoma median age:

37.1 years

Zip codes: 74464, 74471.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $42,284 (it was $31,250 in 2000)
Briggs:

$42,284
OK:

$59,673

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $20,000 (it was $14,340 in 2000)

Briggs CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $121,878 (it was $56,800 in 2000)
Briggs:

$121,878
OK:

$191,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $166,587; detached houses: $119,023; mobile homes: $250,356

Median gross rent in 2022: $780.

March 2022 cost of living index in Briggs: 79.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 31.4%
(45.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents, 29.0% for American Indian residents, 6.1% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Briggs, OK (2022)
    • 67556.8%American Indian alone
    • 32527.3%White alone
    • 927.7%Two or more races
    • 665.6%Hispanic
    • 110.9%Other race alone
    • 60.5%Black alone

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Ancestries: American (4.7%), Norwegian (1.7%), German (1.1%), Irish (1.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 900 feet

Land area: 3.96 square miles.

Population density: 77 people per square mile   (very low).

Briggs, Oklahoma map

26 residents are foreign born (1.6% Latin America, 0.7% Europe).

This place:

2.2%
Oklahoma:

6.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $557 (0.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $367 (0.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fayetteville, AR (43.2 miles , pop. 58,047).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Tulsa, OK (59.2 miles , pop. 393,049).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (241.3 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Tahlequah, OK (1.9 miles ),
Eldon, OK (1.9 miles ),
Park Hill, OK (2.2 miles ),
Steely Hollow, OK (2.3 miles ),
Grandview, OK (2.4 miles ),
Scraper, OK (2.4 miles ),
Welling, OK (2.5 miles ),
Titanic, OK (2.8 miles )

Latitude: 35.93 N, Longitude: 94.91 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 918

Distribution of median household income in Briggs, OK in 2022
Distribution of house value in Briggs, OK in 2022
Briggs satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.4%
Oklahoma:

3.2%

Average climate in Briggs, Oklahoma

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 72.9. This is about average.

City:

72.9
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.243. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.243
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2012 was 3.69. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 1.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.69
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.305. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 1.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.305
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 33.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

33.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 16.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

16.4
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.76. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.76
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Briggs-area historical tornado activity is near Oklahoma state average. It is 135% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/10/1964, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 4.4 miles away from the Briggs place center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 11/22/1983, a category F3 tornado 6.9 miles away from the place center injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Briggs-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Oklahoma state average. It is 698% 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 117.9 miles away from Briggs center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 107.6 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 106.0 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, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 107.2 miles away from Briggs center
On 11/8/2011 at 02:46:57, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 108.9 miles away from Briggs center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 215.5 miles away from Briggs center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Cherokee County (23) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 11, Winter Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 6, Winds: 3, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Briggs topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Briggs:

  • TAHLEQUAH CITY HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 3 miles away; TAHLEQUAH, OK)
  • W W HASTINGS INDIAN HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 3 miles away; TAHLEQUAH, OK)
  • DAVITA - TAHLEQUAH (Dialysis Facility, about 3 miles away; TAHLEQUAH, OK)
  • CARTER HEALTHCARE AND HOSPICE (Hospital, about 3 miles away; TAHLEQUAH, OK)
  • TRINITY HOSSPICE OF TAHLEQUAH (Hospital, about 3 miles away; TAHLEQUAH, OK)
  • CHEROKEE COUNTY NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; TAHLEQUAH, OK)
  • CHEROKEE NATION HOME HEALTH SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 3 miles away; TAHLEQUAH, OK)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Briggs:

  • Northeastern State University (about 4 miles; Tahlequah, OK; Full-time enrollment: 6,895)
  • John Brown University (about 27 miles; Siloam Springs, AR; FT enrollment: 2,097)
  • University of Arkansas (about 43 miles; Fayetteville, AR; FT enrollment: 22,163)
  • University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (about 48 miles; Fort Smith, AR; FT enrollment: 6,103)
  • Rogers State University (about 49 miles; Claremore, OK; FT enrollment: 3,482)
  • NorthWest Arkansas Community College (about 51 miles; Bentonville, AR; FT enrollment: 5,634)
  • Tulsa Community College (about 58 miles; Tulsa, OK; FT enrollment: 12,480)

Points of interest:

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Church in Briggs: Boudinot Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cherokee County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.4 people
Oklahoma:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

60.8%
Whole state:

66.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.6%
Whole state:

5.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Briggs:

Marital status in Briggs, OK
  • Never married: 33.2%
  • Now married: 42.9%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 4.9%
  • Divorced: 17.7%

For population 25 years and over in Briggs:

  • High school or higher: 82.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 25.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.3%
  • Unemployed: 6.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 33.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.6
Oklahoma average:

11.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Briggs, OK (based on Cherokee County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant11,73365
Mainline Protestant2,71712
Other8423
Catholic8002
None30,895-
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: 9
This county:

2.00 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

0.22 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 9
Cherokee County:

2.00 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

0.76 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 21
Cherokee County:

4.66 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.35 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 28
Cherokee County:

6.21 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

6.89 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Cherokee County:

11.0%
Oklahoma:

10.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

31.0%
Oklahoma:

29.2%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

43.7%
Oklahoma:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Briggs:

41.0%
State:

45.2%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.8
State:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Briggs:

29.8%
Oklahoma:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Briggs:

13.8%
State:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.7
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

38.2%
Oklahoma:

33.9%

General health condition:
Briggs:

49.6%
Oklahoma:

55.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Briggs:

79.3%
Oklahoma:

78.4%

More about Health and Nutrition of Briggs, OK Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Briggs:

  • KTLQ (1350 AM; 1 kW; TAHLEQUAH, OK; Owner: JOHNSON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KUOA (1290 AM; 5 kW; SILOAM SPRINGS, AR; Owner: KUOA, INC.)
  • KFAY (1030 AM; 10 kW; FARMINGTON, AR; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP)
  • KTBZ (1430 AM; 25 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KMUS (1380 AM; 20 kW; MUSKOGEE, OK; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KYHN (1320 AM; 10 kW; FORT SMITH, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KXTD (1530 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WAGONER, OK; Owner: GAYTAN-GALVAN LIMITED LIABILITY COMP)
  • KWHN (1650 AM; 10 kW; FT. SMITH, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KURM (790 AM; 5 kW; ROGERS, AR; Owner: KERM, INC)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KGGF (690 AM; 10 kW; COFFEYVILLE, KS; Owner: KGGF-KUSN, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Briggs:

  • KEOK (101.7 FM; TAHLEQUAH, OK; Owner: JOHNSON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • K204CA (88.7 FM; TAHLEQUAH, OK; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • KNYD (90.5 FM; BROKEN ARROW, OK; Owner: CREATIVE EDUCATIONAL MEDIA CORP. INC)
  • KISR (93.7 FM; FORT SMITH, AR; Owner: STEREO 93, INC.)
  • KJSR (103.3 FM; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KZBB (97.9 FM; POTEAU, OK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KMAG (99.1 FM; FORT SMITH, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KDAB (94.9 FM; PRAIRIE GROVE, AR; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KTCS-FM (99.9 FM; FORT SMITH, AR; Owner: BIG CHIEF BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K204EW (88.7 FM; POTEAU, OK; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • K219CN (91.7 FM; POTEAU, OK; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KARG (91.7 FM; POTEAU, OK; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KMYZ-FM (104.5 FM; PRYOR, OK; Owner: SHAMROCK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KWGS (89.5 FM; TULSA, OK; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF TULSA)
  • KEZA (107.9 FM; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KREU (92.3 FM; ROLAND, OK; Owner: STAR 92 CO.)
  • KLRC (101.1 FM; SILOAM SPRINGS, AR; Owner: JOHN BROWN UNIVERSITY)
  • K232BI (94.3 FM; TAHLEQUAH, OK; Owner: BRIAN DODGE)

TV broadcast stations around Briggs:

  • K52GX (Channel 52; TAHLEQUAH, OK; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KTUL (Channel 8; TULSA, OK; Owner: KTUL, LLC)
  • KJRH (Channel 2; TULSA, OK; Owner: SCRIPPS HOWARD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KOED-TV (Channel 11; TULSA, OK; Owner: OKLAHOMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
  • KOTV (Channel 6; TULSA, OK; Owner: GRIFFIN LICENSING, L.L.C.)
  • KFSM-TV (Channel 5; FORT SMITH, AR; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • K04DY (Channel 4; TAHLEQUAH, OK; Owner: NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KTFO (Channel 41; TULSA, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KWHB (Channel 47; TULSA, OK; Owner: LESEA BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KOKI-TV (Channel 23; TULSA, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • K48FL (Channel 48; FORT SMITH, AR; Owner: TV 34, INC.)
  • K31DY (Channel 31; MUSKOGEE, OK; Owner: LOCKE SUPPLY CO.)

Briggs fatal accident list:

Apr 1, 2016 03:54 PM, Us-62, Lat: 35.926000, Lon: -94.879000, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Jul 11, 2015 05:45 PM, Cr-Welling, Lat: 35.909400, Lon: -94.908600, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Sep 7, 2008 02:42 AM, No Name, Lat: 35.908130, Lon: -94.897460, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Nov 18, 2007 09:27 PM, Us-62, Lat: 35.920867, Lon: -94.898283, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Sep 4, 2000 05:30 AM, Sr-51, Lat: 35.925212, Lon: -94.919118, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 7ft / 2.2mTotal length
  • $1,369,000Total costs
  • 4,500Total average daily traffic
  • 675Total average daily truck traffic
  • 7,200Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Briggs, OK
  • 43.0%Electricity
  • 35.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 15.1%Utility gas
  • 4.9%Wood
  • 1.6%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Briggs, OK
  • 32.3%Electricity
  • 25.8%Utility gas
  • 22.6%Wood
  • 19.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Briggs compared to Oklahoma state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Number of college students above state average.
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