Northwest Osage, Oklahoma

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Population in July 2007: 1,612.
Males: 794  (49.3%)
Females: 818  (50.7%)
Median resident age:

41.8 years
Oklahoma median age:

35.5 years

Zip code: 74652

Estimated median household income in 2022: $48,575 (it was $29,596 in 2000)
Northwest Osage:

$48,575
OK:

$59,673

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,092 (it was $16,903 in 2000)

Northwest Osage CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $100,694 (it was $35,200 in 2000)
Northwest Osage:

$100,694
OK:

$191,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $218,021; detached houses: $234,628; townhouses or other attached units: $326,732; mobile homes: $109,203; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $26,836
March 2022 cost of living index in Northwest Osage: 80.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Northwest Osage, OK (2000)
    • 1,29881.8%White alone
    • 18411.6%American Indian alone
    • 754.7%Two or more races
    • 261.6%Hispanic
    • 40.3%Asian alone

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Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 423.3 square miles.

Population density: 3.8 people per square mile   (very low).

Northwest Osage, Oklahoma map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Northwest Osage CCD:

0.6% ($199)
Oklahoma:

0.8% ($523)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Tulsa, OK (61.2 miles , pop. 393,049).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (276.3 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Shidler, OK (1.0 miles ),
Webb City, OK (1.6 miles),
Burbank, OK (2.7 miles),
Foraker, OK (2.8 miles),
Grainola, OK (3.2 miles),
Kaw City, OK (3.3 miles ),
Fairfax, OK (3.9 miles ),
McCord-Braden, OK (4.4 miles )

Latitude: 36.79 N, Longitude: 96.67 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 918

Distribution of median household income in Northwest Osage, OK in 2022
Northwest Osage satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.9%
Oklahoma:

3.2%
Most common industries in Northwest Osage, OK (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.3%)
  • Construction (9.5%)
  • Educational services (9.1%)
  • Health care (7.8%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (6.4%)
  • Public administration (4.8%)
  • Truck transportation (4.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (17.0%)
  • Construction (15.5%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (10.7%)
  • Truck transportation (7.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.6%)
  • Educational services (5.3%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (16.9%)
  • Educational services (14.0%)
  • Public administration (9.1%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (3.9%)
  • Social assistance (3.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.6%)
Most common occupations in Northwest Osage, OK (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.4%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.6%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (3.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (9.4%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (4.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (10.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Cashiers (4.2%)

Average climate in Northwest Osage, Oklahoma

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Northwest Osage, Oklahoma average temperatures Northwest Osage, Oklahoma average precipitation Northwest Osage, Oklahoma humidity Northwest Osage, Oklahoma wind speed Northwest Osage, Oklahoma snowfall Northwest Osage, Oklahoma sunshine Northwest Osage, Oklahoma clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 78.7. This is about average.

City:

78.7
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2008 was 0.00714. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 23.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00714
U.S.:

0.25132
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2004 was 4.78. This is about average. Closest monitor was 24.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.78
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.171. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 23.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.171
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2020 was 29.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 20.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.3
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2012 was 20.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 20.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

20.0
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 10.0. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 23.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.0
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Northwest Osage-area historical tornado activity is near Oklahoma state average. It is 132% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/25/1955, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 27.4 miles away from the Northwest Osage place center killed 80 people and injured 273 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/26/1991, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 13.7 miles away from the place center injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Northwest Osage-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Oklahoma state average. It is 869% 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 29.3 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 87.4 miles away from Northwest Osage center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 56.0 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 62.2 miles away from Northwest Osage center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 115.3 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 86.2 miles away from Northwest Osage center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Osage County (35) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 25
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 16, Storms: 16, Tornadoes: 11, Winter Storms: 10, Winds: 4, Fires: 3, Heavy Rains: 2, Ice Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Northwest Osage:

  • FAIRFAX HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 16 miles away; FAIRFAX, OK)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Northwest Osage:

  • Cowley County Community College (about 28 miles; Arkansas City, KS; Full-time enrollment: 3,173)
  • Northern Oklahoma College (about 36 miles; Tonkawa, OK; FT enrollment: 3,414)
  • Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (about 52 miles; Stillwater, OK; FT enrollment: 21,700)
  • University of Tulsa (about 60 miles; Tulsa, OK; FT enrollment: 3,702)
  • Tulsa Community College (about 64 miles; Tulsa, OK; FT enrollment: 12,480)
  • Oral Roberts University (about 65 miles; Tulsa, OK; FT enrollment: 3,216)
  • Rogers State University (about 67 miles; Claremore, OK; FT enrollment: 3,482)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Northwest Osage: T-Apple Ranch (A), Lakeview Golf Course (B), Codding Ranch (C), Sarge Creek Rural Fire Company (D), Antelope Creek Rural Fire Department (E), Burbank Volunteer Fire Department (F), Big Beaver Fire Department (G), Shidler Fire and Emergency Medical Services (H), Shidler Volunteer Fire Department (I), Lost Man Creek Rural Fire Company (J), Webb City Volunteer Fire Department (K), Bar - C Volunteer Fire Department (L), Frankfort Rural Fire Company (M), Blackland Fire Corporation (N), Grainola Volunteer Fire Department (O), Foraker Volunteer Fire Department (P), Wamsley Creek Rural Fire Department (Q), Lyman Rural Fire Company (R), Denoya Rural Firefighters (S), Buckcreek Rural Fire Department (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Foraker Cemetery (1), Burbank Cemetery (2), Saint Johns Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Charlotte Lake (A), Kaw Lake (B), Big Caney Creek Site 11 Reservoir (C), Oknoname 113052 Reservoir (D), Oknoname 113127 Reservoir (E), Adams Ranch Airport Lake (F), Oknoname 113130 Reservoir (G), Phillips Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Wamsley Creek (A), Hickory Creek (B), Hay Creek (C), Bayliss Creek (D), Antelope Creek (E), Stewart Creek (F), Spring Creek (G), South Buck Creek (H), Charley Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Osage County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.4 people
Oklahoma:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

72.7%
Whole state:

66.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.8%
Whole state:

5.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

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

15.7%
Whole state:

14.7%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

6.4%
Whole state:

6.1%
4 people in group homes for juveniles (non-correctional) in 2010
4 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010

For population 15 years and over in Northwest Osage:

Marital status in Northwest Osage, OK
  • Never married: 15.2%
  • Now married: 66.4%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 8.7%
  • Divorced: 9.7%

For population 25 years and over in Northwest Osage:

  • High school or higher: 82.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.5%
  • Unemployed: 5.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.5
Oklahoma average:

11.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Northwest Osage, OK (based on Osage County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant12,33754
Mainline Protestant1,78315
Catholic1,5007
Black Protestant2092
Other1502
None31,493-
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: 3
This county:

0.66 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.97 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
Here:

0.88 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

0.76 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 20
Osage County:

4.40 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

4.35 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 21
Here:

4.62 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

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

11.2%
Oklahoma:

10.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Osage County:

31.3%
Oklahoma:

29.2%

Strongest AM radio stations in Northwest Osage:

  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KTBZ (1430 AM; 25 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KMUS (1380 AM; 20 kW; MUSKOGEE, OK; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KGGF (690 AM; 10 kW; COFFEYVILLE, KS; Owner: KGGF-KUSN, INC.)
  • KOMA (1520 AM; 50 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • WBBZ (1230 AM; 1 kW; PONCA CITY, OK; Owner: PONCA CITY PUBLISHING CO.)
  • KFTI (1070 AM; 10 kW; WICHITA, KS; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KCRC (1390 AM; 10 kW; ENID, OK; Owner: CHISHOLM TRAIL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSOK (1280 AM; daytime; 1 kW; ARKANSAS CITY, KS; Owner: COWLEY COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCFO (970 AM; 2 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: FRIENDSHIP BROADCASTING, L. P.)
  • KKOW (860 AM; 10 kW; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: AMERICAN MEDIA INVESTMENTS)

Strongest FM radio stations in Northwest Osage:

  • KYFM (100.1 FM; BARTLESVILLE, OK; Owner: KCD ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • KYQQ (106.5 FM; ARKANSAS CITY, KS; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KBVL (103.9 FM; PAWHUSKA, OK; Owner: BORGEN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KSOK-FM (95.9 FM; WINFIELD, KS; Owner: COWLEY COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLVV (88.7 FM; PONCA CITY, OK; Owner: THE LOVE STATION, INC.)
  • KAXR (91.3 FM; ARKANSAS CITY, KS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KIXR (104.7 FM; PONCA CITY, OK; Owner: MUR-THOM BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KACY (102.5 FM; ARKANSAS CITY, KS; Owner: THIRD COAST BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLOR-FM (99.3 FM; PONCA CITY, OK; Owner: TEAM RADIO LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Northwest Osage:

  • K54FZ (Channel 54; PONCA CITY, OK; Owner: LOCKE SUPPLY CO.)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Northwest Osage, OK
  • 44.3%Utility gas
  • 33.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 16.6%Electricity
  • 4.6%Wood
  • 0.7%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Northwest Osage, OK
  • 39.7%Utility gas
  • 37.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 14.0%Electricity
  • 5.8%Other fuel
  • 3.3%Wood


Northwest Osage compared to Oklahoma state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age 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 significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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