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South Beaver, Oklahoma

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Population in July 2007: 2,835.
Males: 1,416  (50.0%)
Females: 1,419  (50.0%)
Median resident age:

42.4 years
Oklahoma median age:

35.5 years

Zip code: 73932

Estimated median household income in 2022: $61,878 (it was $37,094 in 2000)
South Beaver:

$61,878
OK:

$59,673

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,173 (it was $18,682 in 2000)

South Beaver CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $131,166 (it was $62,000 in 2000)
South Beaver:

$131,166
OK:

$191,700
March 2022 cost of living index in South Beaver: 80.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in South Beaver, OK (2000)
    • 2,80490.9%White alone
    • 1825.9%Hispanic
    • 431.4%American Indian alone
    • 411.3%Two or more races
    • 130.4%Black alone
    • 10.03%Asian alone

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Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 1053.9 square miles.

Population density: 2.7 people per square mile   (very low).

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

0.6% ($362)
Oklahoma:

0.8% ($523)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Amarillo, TX (125.6 miles , pop. 173,627).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Oklahoma City, OK (184.0 miles , pop. 506,132).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (339.4 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Beaver, OK (3.4 miles ),
Booker, TX (3.7 miles ),
North Beaver, OK (4.0 miles ),
Darrouzett, TX (4.1 miles ),
Forgan, OK (4.3 miles ),
Knowles, OK (4.8 miles),
Follett, TX (5.0 miles ),
Perryton, TX (5.0 miles )

Latitude: 36.65 N, Longitude: 100.49 W

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

1.8%
Oklahoma:

3.2%
Most common industries in South Beaver, OK (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (15.1%)
  • Educational services (11.8%)
  • Construction (11.6%)
  • Health care (5.8%)
  • Public administration (5.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (4.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (22.3%)
  • Construction (15.8%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (7.4%)
  • Educational services (5.9%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.6%)
  • Utilities (5.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (19.4%)
  • Health care (9.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.1%)
  • Public administration (6.5%)
  • Construction (6.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.0%)
Most common occupations in South Beaver, OK (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (9.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (15.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.6%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.8%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (3.6%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (3.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (10.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.8%)
  • Child care workers (3.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.8%)

Average climate in South Beaver, Oklahoma

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

South Beaver-area historical tornado activity is below Oklahoma state average. It is 53% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/18/1982, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 12.0 miles away from the South Beaver place center injured 12 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 7/15/1963, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 11.0 miles away from the place center .

Earthquake activity:

South Beaver-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Oklahoma state average. It is 719% 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 198.7 miles away from South Beaver center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 222.2 miles away from the city center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 99.8 miles away from South Beaver center
On 2/15/1974 at 13:33:49, a magnitude 4.6 (4.5 MB, 4.6 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 15.0 miles away from the city center
On 1/7/2016 at 04:27:57, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 98.8 miles away from South Beaver center
On 11/19/2015 at 07:42:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 112.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Beaver County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Winter Storms: 9, Storms: 5, Floods: 4, Tornadoes: 3, Fire: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near South Beaver:

  • BEAVER COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 12 miles away; BEAVER, OK)
  • BEAVER COUNTY NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; BEAVER, OK)
  • TWIN OAKS MANOR (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; BOOKER, TX)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to South Beaver:

  • Southwestern Oklahoma State University (about 127 miles; Weatherford, OK; Full-time enrollment: 4,126)
  • Amarillo College (about 127 miles; Amarillo, TX; FT enrollment: 6,622)
  • West Texas A & M University (about 141 miles; Canyon, TX; FT enrollment: 6,820)
  • Western Oklahoma State College (about 152 miles; Altus, OK; FT enrollment: 2,054)
  • Barton County Community College (about 156 miles; Great Bend, KS; FT enrollment: 4,108)
  • Fort Hays State University (about 167 miles; Hays, KS; FT enrollment: 8,728)
  • Hutchinson Community College (about 173 miles; Hutchinson, KS; FT enrollment: 4,174)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in South Beaver: Walden Ranch (A), Willow Creek Ranch (B), Elmwood Firefighters (C), Slapout Fire Department (D), Balko - Bryans Corner Fire Department (E), Beaver Fire Department (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in South Beaver include: Anthony Church (A), Church of the First Born (B), United Methodist Church (C), First Christian Church (D), First Baptist Church (E), Church of Christ (F), Elmwood Church (G), Fairview Church (H), Highland Chapel (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Fairview Cemetery (1), Barler Cemetery (2), Gray Cemetery (3), Beaver Cemetery (4), Bethany Cemetery (5), Bethel Cemetery (6), Blue Mound Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Evans Chambers Lake (A), Lake Evans Chambers (B), Barby Number 5 Reservoir (C), Jett Number 3 Reservoir (D), Davis Number 5 Reservoir (E), Oknoname 007001 Reservoir (F), Oknoname 007006 Reservoir (G), Oknoname 153002 Reservoir (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Bull Creek (A), Home Creek (B), Cottonwood Creek (C), Coon Creek (D), Clear Creek (E), Spring Creek (F), Willow Creek (G), Mexico Creek (H), Elm Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Beaver 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:

72.0%
Whole state:

66.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

3.4%
Whole state:

5.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

12.5%
Whole state:

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

4.4%
Whole state:

6.1%
31 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
12 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities in 2010

People in group quarters in South Beaver in 2000:

  • 47 people in nursing homes
  • 44 people in state prisons
  • 4 people in hospitals/wards and hospices for chronically ill
  • 4 people in other hospitals or wards for chronically ill

For population 15 years and over in South Beaver:

Marital status in South Beaver, OK
  • Never married: 14.2%
  • Now married: 70.0%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 8.5%
  • Divorced: 7.3%

For population 25 years and over in South Beaver:

  • High school or higher: 81.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.6%
  • Unemployed: 3.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.0
Oklahoma average:

11.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for South Beaver, OK (based on Beaver County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant2,06818
Mainline Protestant1,2608
Catholic391
None2,269-
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: 1
This county:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

1.97 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
This county:

5.63 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

0.76 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
Beaver County:

9.38 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

4.35 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Beaver County:

7.50 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

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

10.4%
Oklahoma:

10.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.7%
Oklahoma:

29.2%

Strongest AM radio stations in South Beaver:

  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KSCB (1270 AM; 5 kW; LIBERAL, KS; Owner: SEWARD COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KGNC (710 AM; 10 kW; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KEYE (1400 AM; 1 kW; PERRYTON, TX; Owner: PERRYTON RADIO, INC)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KOMA (1520 AM; 50 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in South Beaver:

  • KEYE-FM (96.1 FM; PERRYTON, TX; Owner: PERRYTON RADIO, INC.)
  • K218BS (91.5 FM; BOOKER, TX; Owner: BOOKER TEXAS KJIL TRANSLATOR COMM)

TV broadcast stations around South Beaver:

  • K25EG (Channel 25; BALKO, OK; Owner: CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K56AY (Channel 56; BEAVER, OK; Owner: OKLAHOMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 10ft / 2.8mTotal length
  • $1,341,000Total costs
  • 5,061Total average daily traffic
  • 795Total average daily truck traffic
  • 8,098Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in South Beaver, OK
  • 61.1%Utility gas
  • 27.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 9.8%Electricity
  • 1.3%Other fuel
  • 0.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 0.2%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in South Beaver, OK
  • 54.5%Utility gas
  • 23.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 18.7%Electricity
  • 3.3%Other fuel


South Beaver compared to Oklahoma state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly 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.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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