Drowning Creek, Oklahoma

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Population in 2010: 155.
Males: 104  (67.7%)
Females: 51  (32.3%)
Median resident age:

70.5 years
Oklahoma median age:

37.1 years

Zip code: 74342

Estimated median household income in 2022: $51,821
Drowning Creek:

$51,821
OK:

$59,673

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,771

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $171,462
Drowning Creek:

$171,462
OK:

$191,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $73,458; detached houses: $70,094; mobile homes: $84,773
March 2022 cost of living index in Drowning Creek: 78.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 7.0%

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  • Races in Drowning Creek, OK (2022)
    • 11386.9%White alone
    • 1410.8%American Indian alone
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Ancestries: American (22.4%), French Canadian (13.4%), English (11.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fayetteville, AR (49.4 miles , pop. 58,047).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Tulsa, OK (62.9 miles , pop. 393,049).

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

Nearest cities:

Zena, OK (2.1 miles),
Dennis, OK (2.2 miles),
New Eucha, OK (2.3 miles ),
Cleora, OK (2.4 miles ),
Jay, OK (2.6 miles ),
Disney, OK (2.6 miles ),
Brush Creek, OK (2.7 miles),
Grand Lake Towne, OK (2.7 miles)

Latitude: 36.48 N, Longitude: 94.89 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 918

Distribution of median household income in Drowning Creek, OK in 2022
Distribution of house value in Drowning Creek, OK in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.1%
Oklahoma:

3.2%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 65.4. This is about average.

City:

65.4
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2000 was 7.43. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 24.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.43
U.S.:

5.11
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 26.9. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 24.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

26.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 18.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 24.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

18.2
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 6.97. This is about average. There were 0 monitors within city limits.

City:

6.97
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Drowning Creek-area historical tornado activity is near Oklahoma state average. It is 137% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1956, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 20.6 miles away from the Drowning Creek place center injured 59 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/24/1975, a category F4 tornado 30.0 miles away from the place center killed 3 people and injured 22 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Drowning Creek-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Oklahoma state average. It is 701% 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 113.3 miles away from Drowning Creek center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 123.4 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 111.7 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 122.7 miles away from Drowning Creek center
On 11/8/2011 at 02:46:57, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 124.6 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) earthquake occurred 160.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Delaware County (27) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 18
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 14, Tornadoes: 11, Winter Storms: 11, Winds: 4, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Drowning Creek:

  • MONROE MANOR (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; JAY, OK)
  • HEALING HANDS HOME HEALTH, INC (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; JAY, OK)
  • GROVE NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; GROVE, OK)
  • GOOD SHEPHERD HOSPICE (Hospital, about 10 miles away; GROVE, OK)
  • GROVE GENERAL HOSPITAL SNF (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; GROVE, OK)
  • AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; GROVE, OK)
  • BETTY ANN NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; GROVE, OK)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Drowning Creek:

  • John Brown University (about 28 miles; Siloam Springs, AR; Full-time enrollment: 2,097)
  • Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College (about 28 miles; Miami, OK; FT enrollment: 2,075)
  • Crowder College (about 38 miles; Neosho, MO; FT enrollment: 3,675)
  • Northeastern State University (about 39 miles; Tahlequah, OK; FT enrollment: 6,895)
  • NorthWest Arkansas Community College (about 42 miles; Bentonville, AR; FT enrollment: 5,634)
  • Rogers State University (about 43 miles; Claremore, OK; FT enrollment: 3,482)
  • Missouri Southern State University (about 50 miles; Joplin, MO; FT enrollment: 4,456)

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Church in Drowning Creek: Hillside Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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Delaware 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:

1.9 people
Oklahoma:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

50.0%
Whole state:

66.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.8%
Whole state:

5.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Drowning Creek:

Marital status in Drowning Creek, OK
  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 63.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 14.3%
  • Divorced: 22.6%

For population 25 years and over in Drowning Creek:

  • High school or higher: 57.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

22.2
Oklahoma average:

11.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Drowning Creek, OK (based on Delaware County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant13,39977
Mainline Protestant2,0316
Other6604
Catholic1901
None25,207-
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: 5
Delaware County:

1.24 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

0.25 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 8
This county:

1.98 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

0.76 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 17
Delaware County:

4.22 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

4.35 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 25
Delaware County:

6.20 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

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

12.1%
Oklahoma:

10.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Delaware County:

30.0%
State:

29.2%

Strongest AM radio stations in Drowning Creek:

  • 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.)
  • KTBZ (1430 AM; 25 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KFAY (1030 AM; 10 kW; FARMINGTON, AR; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP)
  • KGGF (690 AM; 10 kW; COFFEYVILLE, KS; Owner: KGGF-KUSN, INC.)
  • KBTN (1420 AM; 10 kW; NEOSHO, MO; Owner: PETRACOM OF JOPLIN, L.L.C.)
  • KMUS (1380 AM; 20 kW; MUSKOGEE, OK; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WMBH (1560 AM; 10 kW; JOPLIN, MO)
  • KURM (790 AM; 5 kW; ROGERS, AR; Owner: KERM, INC)
  • KKOW (860 AM; 10 kW; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: AMERICAN MEDIA INVESTMENTS)
  • KOCR (1310 AM; 5 kW; JOPLIN, MO; Owner: OZARK CHRISTIAN COLLEGE)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Drowning Creek:

  • KITO-FM (96.1 FM; VINITA, OK; Owner: DLB BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KGND (107.5 FM; KETCHUM, OK; Owner: NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA BROADCAST NETWORK)
  • KURM-FM (100.3 FM; SOUTHWEST CITY, MO; Owner: KERM, INC.)
  • KGVE (99.3 FM; GROVE, OK; Owner: CALEB CORPORATION)
  • KQLL-FM (106.1 FM; OWASSO, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KNYD (90.5 FM; BROKEN ARROW, OK; Owner: CREATIVE EDUCATIONAL MEDIA CORP. INC)
  • KBVA (106.5 FM; BELLA VISTA, AR; Owner: GAYLA JOY HENDREN)
  • KLRC (101.1 FM; SILOAM SPRINGS, AR; Owner: JOHN BROWN UNIVERSITY)
  • KEMX (94.5 FM; LOCUST GROVE, OK; Owner: KXOJ, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Drowning Creek:

  • KJRH (Channel 2; TULSA, OK; Owner: SCRIPPS HOWARD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KOED-TV (Channel 11; TULSA, OK; Owner: OKLAHOMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
  • KTUL (Channel 8; TULSA, OK; Owner: KTUL, LLC)
  • KOTV (Channel 6; TULSA, OK; Owner: GRIFFIN LICENSING, L.L.C.)
  • KRSC-TV (Channel 35; CLAREMORE, OK; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS OF OKLAHOMA COLLEGES)
  • KELF-LP (Channel 43; GROVE, OK; Owner: TONY RUSSELL BICKEL)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 7ft / 2.4mTotal length
  • $488,000Total costs
  • 100Total average daily traffic
  • 10Total average daily truck traffic
  • 160Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Drowning Creek, OK
  • 54.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 22.6%Electricity
  • 11.9%Wood
  • 10.7%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Drowning Creek, OK
  • 100.0%Electricity


Drowning Creek compared to Oklahoma state average:

  • Median house value significantly 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 significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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