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Southwest Cotton, Oklahoma

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Population in July 2007: 1,203.
Males: 626  (52.1%)
Females: 577  (47.9%)
Median resident age:

36.2 years
Oklahoma median age:

35.5 years

Zip code: 73562

Estimated median household income in 2022: $67,689 (it was $31,458 in 2000)
Southwest Cotton:

$67,689
OK:

$59,673

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,653 (it was $13,846 in 2000)

Southwest Cotton CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $107,534 (it was $45,600 in 2000)
Southwest Cotton:

$107,534
OK:

$191,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $177,305; detached houses: $182,587; mobile homes: $89,823
March 2022 cost of living index in Southwest Cotton: 79.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Southwest Cotton, OK (2000)
    • 1,11388.8%White alone
    • 846.7%Hispanic
    • 241.9%American Indian alone
    • 221.8%Two or more races
    • 90.7%Black alone
    • 10.08%Other race alone

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Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 185.2 square miles.

Population density: 6.5 people per square mile   (very low).

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

0.6% ($270)
Oklahoma:

0.8% ($523)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Wichita Falls, TX (19.9 miles , pop. 104,197).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Oklahoma City, OK (104.6 miles , pop. 506,132).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (136.7 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Randlett, OK (1.0 miles ),
Devol, OK (2.5 miles),
Burkburnett, TX (2.9 miles ),
Cashion Community, TX (3.2 miles ),
Grandfield, OK (3.5 miles ),
Walters, OK (3.9 miles ),
Temple, OK (3.9 miles ),
East Tillman, OK (4.0 miles )

Latitude: 34.18 N, Longitude: 98.48 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 580

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

3.2%
Oklahoma:

3.2%
Most common industries in Southwest Cotton, OK (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.4%)
  • Educational services (10.4%)
  • Health care (8.2%)
  • Construction (8.0%)
  • Public administration (5.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.8%)
  • Truck transportation (4.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (18.0%)
  • Construction (12.9%)
  • Educational services (5.9%)
  • Truck transportation (5.6%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.2%)
  • Public administration (3.9%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (3.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (16.9%)
  • Educational services (16.9%)
  • Public administration (7.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.8%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.7%)
Most common occupations in Southwest Cotton, OK (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.2%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (11.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.1%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.5%)
  • Construction laborers (4.5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (11.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.9%)
  • Cashiers (4.5%)

Average climate in Southwest Cotton, Oklahoma

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Southwest Cotton, Oklahoma average temperatures Southwest Cotton, Oklahoma average precipitation Southwest Cotton, Oklahoma humidity Southwest Cotton, Oklahoma wind speed Southwest Cotton, Oklahoma snowfall Southwest Cotton, Oklahoma sunshine Southwest Cotton, Oklahoma clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2016 was 52.0. This is better than average.

City:

52.0
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2016 was 31.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.6
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2013 was 7.24. This is about average. There were 0 monitors within city limits.

City:

7.24
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Southwest Cotton-area historical tornado activity is near Oklahoma state average. It is 127% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1964, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 17.7 miles away from the Southwest Cotton place center killed 7 people and injured 111 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/26/1962, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 2.8 miles away from the place center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Southwest Cotton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Oklahoma state average. It is 631% 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 134.8 miles away from Southwest Cotton center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 178.0 miles away from the city center
On 6/16/1978 at 11:46:54, a magnitude 5.3 (4.4 MB, 4.6 UK, 5.3 ML) earthquake occurred 154.0 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 160.1 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 156.9 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 133.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Cotton County (32) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 24
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 19, Storms: 18, Tornadoes: 12, Winter Storms: 9, Winds: 2, Fire: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Southwest Cotton:

  • MEADOWVIEW GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 9 miles away; BURKBURNETT, TX)
  • CRESCENT CARE CENTER OF BURKBURNETT (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; BURKBURNETT, TX)
  • WESTVIEW COMMUNITY HOME (Hospital, about 10 miles away; BURKBURNETT, TX)
  • CHANUTE CIRCLE (Hospital, about 15 miles away; WICHITA FALLS, TX)
  • TEMPLE MANOR NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; TEMPLE, OK)
  • INDIAN TERRITORY HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE I I, LLC (Home Health Center, about 16 miles away; WALTERS, OK)
  • PARKVIEW MANOR (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; WALTERS, OK)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Southwest Cotton:

  • Midwestern State University (about 22 miles; Wichita Falls, TX; Full-time enrollment: 4,901)
  • Cameron University (about 30 miles; Lawton, OK; FT enrollment: 4,695)
  • Vernon College (about 49 miles; Vernon, TX; FT enrollment: 2,216)
  • Western Oklahoma State College (about 60 miles; Altus, OK; FT enrollment: 2,054)
  • North Central Texas College (about 85 miles; Gainesville, TX; FT enrollment: 6,550)
  • University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus (about 93 miles; Norman, OK; FT enrollment: 22,496)
  • Southwestern Oklahoma State University (about 95 miles; Weatherford, OK; FT enrollment: 4,126)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Southwest Cotton: North Bank Siding (A), Randlett Water Supply (B), Randlett Volunteer Fire Department (C), Devol Volunteer Fire Department (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Wilkerson Cemetery (1), Fairview Cemetery of Randlett (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Tullis Lake (A), Oknoname 033005 Reservoir (B), Oknoname 033009 Reservoir (C), Whites Lake (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Bird Creek (A), Rabbit Creek (B), Dry Red Creek (C), Sanatag Creek (D), Deep Red Creek (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cotton 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:

2.5 people
Oklahoma:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

72.4%
Whole state:

66.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.6%
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: 0.4% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

13.2%
Whole state:

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

4.3%
Whole state:

6.1%

For population 15 years and over in Southwest Cotton:

Marital status in Southwest Cotton, OK
  • Never married: 14.1%
  • Now married: 69.1%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 6.7%
  • Divorced: 10.1%

For population 25 years and over in Southwest Cotton:

  • High school or higher: 78.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.1%
  • Unemployed: 3.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.0
Oklahoma average:

11.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Southwest Cotton, OK (based on Cotton County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4,58621
Mainline Protestant8066
Catholic351
None766-
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
Cotton County:

1.59 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

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

4.78 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

0.76 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
Cotton County:

6.37 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

4.35 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
Cotton County:

4.78 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

6.89 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.9%
Oklahoma:

10.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Cotton County:

31.0%
Oklahoma:

29.2%

Strongest AM radio stations in Southwest Cotton:

  • KCAF (990 AM; 10 kW; FARMERSVILLE, TX; Owner: RENAISSANCE RADIO, INC.)
  • KWFS (1290 AM; 5 kW; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOMA (1520 AM; 50 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KAHZ (1360 AM; 50 kW; HURST, TX)
  • KESS (1270 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: KESS-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KRLD (1080 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KZMP (1540 AM; 50 kW; UNIVERSITY PARK, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KFXR (1190 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSKY (660 AM; 20 kW; BALCH SPRINGS, TX; Owner: BISON MEDIA, INC.)
  • KBIS (1150 AM; 25 kW; HIGHLAND PARK, TX; Owner: DALLAS AM RADIO PARTNERS, L.P.)
  • KJON (850 AM; daytime; 5 kW; ANADARKO, OK; Owner: CARROLLTON BROADCASTING OF TEXAS, LP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Southwest Cotton:

  • KNIN-FM (92.9 FM; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KWFS-FM (102.3 FM; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KBZS (106.3 FM; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KLUR (99.9 FM; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KQXC-FM (103.9 FM; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KYYI (104.7 FM; BURKBURNETT, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KMOC (89.5 FM; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: CHRISTIAN SERVICE FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • KTEO (90.5 FM; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: CORNERSTONE UNIVERSITY)
  • KWRD-FM (100.7 FM; HIGHLAND VILLAGE, TX; Owner: INSPIRATION MEDIA OF TEXAS, L.L.C.)
  • KZCD (94.1 FM; LAWTON, OK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KLAW (101.3 FM; LAWTON, OK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KSYE (91.5 FM; FREDERICK, OK; Owner: CRISWELL CENTER FOR BIBLICAL STUDIES)
  • KBZQ (99.5 FM; LAWTON, OK; Owner: WILLIAM R. FRITSCH, JR.)
  • KMCU (88.7 FM; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: CAMERON UNIVERSITY)
  • KOLI (94.9 FM; ELECTRA, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • K202DR (88.3 FM; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: NORTH TEXAS PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Southwest Cotton:

  • KSWO-TV (Channel 7; LAWTON, OK; Owner: KSWO TELEVISION COMPANY, INC.)
  • KJTL (Channel 18; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: MISSION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFDX-TV (Channel 3; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF WICHITA FALLS, L.L.C.)
  • K47DK (Channel 47; GRANDFIELD, OK; Owner: MISSION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KAUZ-TV (Channel 6; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: CHELSEY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF WICHITA FALLS, LLC)
  • K24AD (Channel 24; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: NORTH TEXAS PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K26DL (Channel 26; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • KJBO-LP (Channel 35; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: MISSION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K38GL (Channel 38; LAWTON, OK; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K20DN (Channel 20; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: CHRISTIAN FAMILY NETWORK TV, INC.)
  • K53DS (Channel 53; LAWTON, OK; Owner: MISSION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K22FE (Channel 22; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: LOCKE SUPPLY CO.)
  • K30DJ (Channel 30; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: CHRISTIAN FAMILY NETWORK, INC.)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Southwest Cotton, OK
  • 52.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 43.3%Electricity
  • 2.3%Wood
  • 1.8%Utility gas
  • 0.5%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Southwest Cotton, OK
  • 74.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 25.6%Electricity


Southwest Cotton compared to Oklahoma 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 below 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.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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