Bearden, Oklahoma

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Population in 2022: 134 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -4.3%
 
Males: 57  (43.2%)
Females: 77  (56.8%)
Median resident age:

34.7 years
Oklahoma median age:

37.1 years

Zip code: 74859

Estimated median household income in 2022: $98,460 (it was $20,417 in 2000)
Bearden:

$98,460
OK:

$59,673

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,668 (it was $11,359 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $154,597 (it was $45,600 in 2000)
Bearden:

$154,597
OK:

$191,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $166,286; detached houses: $193,157; mobile homes: $55,676
March 2022 cost of living index in Bearden: 75.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 3.2%
(2.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents)

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  • Races in Bearden, OK (2022)
    • 9374.4%White alone
    • 2822.4%Two or more races
    • 21.6%American Indian alone
    • 10.8%Black alone
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Ancestries: American (50.0%), European (11.1%), Irish (11.1%), German (5.6%), English (2.8%), Belizean (2.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 934 feet

Land area: 7.56 square miles.

Population density: 18 people per square mile   (very low).

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1 resident is foreign born

This town:

0.8%
Oklahoma:

6.1%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Bearden town:

0.4% ($199)
Oklahoma:

0.8% ($523)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Midwest City, OK (56.6 miles , pop. 54,088).

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

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (178.4 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Cromwell, OK (2.0 miles ),
Okemah, OK (2.6 miles ),
Castle, OK (2.8 miles),
Boley, OK (3.3 miles ),
IXL, OK (3.4 miles),
Clearview, OK (3.4 miles),
Wetumka, OK (3.4 miles ),
Yeager, OK (3.8 miles)

Latitude: 35.36 N, Longitude: 96.39 W

Distribution of median household income in Bearden, OK in 2022
Distribution of house value in Bearden, OK in 2022

Bearden satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.1%
Oklahoma:

3.2%
Most common industries in Bearden, OK (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Public administration (12.8%)
  • Educational services (12.8%)
  • Health care (12.8%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (12.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.5%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (8.5%)
  • Computer & electronic products (6.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (14.8%)
  • Public administration (14.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.4%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (7.4%)
  • Truck transportation (7.4%)
  • Food (7.4%)
  • Computer & electronic products (7.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (30.0%)
  • Educational services (20.0%)
  • Health care (20.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.0%)
  • Public administration (10.0%)
  • Computer & electronic products (5.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.0%)
Most common occupations in Bearden, OK (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (8.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.5%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (8.5%)
  • Engineers (6.4%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (6.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (14.8%)
  • Engineers (11.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.4%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (7.4%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.4%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (7.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (20.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (20.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (15.0%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (15.0%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (10.0%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.0%)

Average climate in Bearden, Oklahoma

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Bearden-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Oklahoma state average. It is 206% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/17/1981, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 12.0 miles away from the Bearden town center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/5/1960, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 31.0 miles away from the town center killed 5 people and injured 81 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Bearden-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Oklahoma state average. It is 776% 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 24.4 miles away from Bearden center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 79.8 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 49.6 miles away from Bearden 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 25.0 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) earthquake occurred 25.5 miles away from Bearden center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 151.7 miles away from Bearden center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Okfuskee County (34) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 24
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 19, Floods: 16, Tornadoes: 12, Winter Storms: 11, Winds: 4, Fires: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Bearden topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Bearden:

  • CREEK NATION COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 7 miles away; OKEMAH, OK)
  • OKEMAH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; OKEMAH, OK)
  • WETUMKA NURSING HOME, INC (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; WETUMKA, OK)
  • WETUMKA GEN HOSP SNF (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; WETUMKA, OK)
  • WILLOW PLACE (Hospital, about 13 miles away; WETUMKA, OK)
  • PIONEER NH OF HUGHES CO INC (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; WETUMKA, OK)
  • ASPEN PLACE (Hospital, about 13 miles away; WETUMKA, OK)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bearden:

  • Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (about 32 miles; Okmulgee, OK; Full-time enrollment: 3,243)
  • East Central University (about 44 miles; Ada, OK; FT enrollment: 4,030)
  • Oral Roberts University (about 54 miles; Tulsa, OK; FT enrollment: 3,216)
  • Rose State College (about 59 miles; Midwest City, OK; FT enrollment: 4,896)
  • Tulsa Community College (about 59 miles; Tulsa, OK; FT enrollment: 12,480)
  • University of Tulsa (about 61 miles; Tulsa, OK; FT enrollment: 3,702)
  • University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus (about 61 miles; Norman, OK; FT enrollment: 22,496)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Bearden Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Bearden Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Reservoirs: Oknoname 037031 Reservoir (A), Oknoname 037051 Reservoir (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

2.7 people
Oklahoma:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

78.0%
Whole state:

66.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

2.0%
Whole state:

5.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Bearden:

Marital status in Bearden, OK
  • Never married: 6.8%
  • Now married: 84.5%
  • Separated: 2.2%
  • Widowed: 3.2%
  • Divorced: 3.3%

For population 25 years and over in Bearden:

  • High school or higher: 93.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 11.1%
  • Unemployed: 6.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.3
Oklahoma average:

11.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Bearden, OK (based on Okfuskee County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant5,21528
Mainline Protestant4823
Black Protestant3655
Catholic151
Other7-
None6,107-
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
Okfuskee County:

2.68 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

1.97 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
Okfuskee County:

4.47 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.35 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
This county:

5.36 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

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

13.2%
State:

10.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

30.3%
Oklahoma:

29.2%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

60.9%
Oklahoma:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Bearden:

62.2%
Oklahoma:

45.2%

Average BMI:
This city:

27.1
Oklahoma:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Bearden:

18.1%
Oklahoma:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

8.2%
Oklahoma:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

7.2
Oklahoma:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

33.7%
State:

33.9%

General health condition:
Bearden:

66.6%
State:

55.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Bearden:

86.0%
Oklahoma:

78.4%

More about Health and Nutrition of Bearden, OK Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other and Unallocable 0$0 0$0
Totals for Government 0$0 0$0

Bearden government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Air Transportation: $8,000 ($59.70)
    Sewerage: $7,000 ($52.24)
    Electric Utilities: $3,000 ($22.39)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($14.93)
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $146,000 ($1089.55)
    Police Protection: $55,000 ($410.45)
    Local Fire Protection: $35,000 ($261.19)
    Water Utilities: $35,000 ($261.19)
    Central Staff Services: $23,000 ($171.64)
    Solid Waste Management: $16,000 ($119.40)
    Parks and Recreation: $15,000 ($111.94)
    General - Other: $13,000 ($97.01)
    Sewerage: $12,000 ($89.55)
    Regular Highways: $8,000 ($59.70)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000 ($22.39)
    Financial Administration: $2,000 ($14.93)
    Air Transportation: $1,000 ($7.46)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $2,000 ($14.93)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $3,000 ($22.39)
    Financial Administration: $3,000 ($22.39)
    Police Protection: $1,000 ($7.46)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($7.46)
    Hospitals: $1,000 ($7.46)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $154,000 ($1149.25)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $2,000 ($14.93)

Bearden government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $42,000 ($313.43)
    Other: $13,000 ($97.01)
    Air Transportation: $3,000 ($22.39)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($22.39)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $4,000 ($29.85)
    Water Utilities: $3,000 ($22.39)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $1,000 ($7.46)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $19,000 ($141.79)
    Fines and Forfeits: $4,000 ($29.85)
    Interest Earnings: $0 ($0.00)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $189,000 ($1410.45)
    Water Utilities: $30,000 ($223.88)
    Gas Utilities: $2,000 ($14.93)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $1,000 ($7.46)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $97,000 ($723.88)
    Other: $20,000 ($149.25)
    Public Utilities Sales: $2,000 ($14.93)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $1,000 ($7.46)

Bearden government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $55,000 ($410.45)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $45,000 ($335.82)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $10,000 ($74.63)

Bearden government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $22,000 ($164.18)

Strongest AM radio stations in Bearden:

  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KOMA (1520 AM; 50 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • KTBZ (1430 AM; 25 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KMUS (1380 AM; 20 kW; MUSKOGEE, OK; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KWSH (1260 AM; 1 kW; WEWOKA, OK; Owner: ONE TEN BROADCASTING GROUP, INC.)
  • WWLS (640 AM; 5 kW; MOORE, OK; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KRLD (1080 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KFXR (1190 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KAKC (1300 AM; 5 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KTOK (1000 AM; 5 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKY (930 AM; 5 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bearden:

  • KQCV-FM (95.1 FM; SHAWNEE, OK; Owner: COMMUNITY BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KSLE (104.7 FM; WEWOKA, OK; Owner: ONE TEN BROADCASTING GROUP, INC.)
  • KXBL (99.5 FM; HENRYETTA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KTSO (94.1 FM; OKMULGEE, OK; Owner: SHAMROCK COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • KIRC (105.9 FM; SEMINOLE, OK; Owner: ONE TEN BROADCAST GROUP, INC.)
  • KTLS-FM (106.5 FM; HOLDENVILLE, OK; Owner: WOODSTONE BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Bearden:

  • KWTV (Channel 9; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: GRIFFIN ENTITIES, L.L.C.)
  • KTPX (Channel 44; OKMULGEE, OK; Owner: PAXSON TULSA LICENSE, INC.)
  • KTUL (Channel 8; TULSA, OK; Owner: KTUL, LLC)

Bearden fatal accident list:

Jan 31, 2014 02:00 AM, Cr-E1130, Lat: 35.377453, Lon: -96.377611, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jan 15, 2012 05:16 PM, Sr- 48, Lat: 35.359844, Lon: -96.370519, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 28Number of bridges
  • 584ft / 178mTotal length
  • $28,381,000Total costs
  • 63,147Total average daily traffic
  • 21,456Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Bearden, OK - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 81960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 82010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Bearden, OK

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Bearden)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • Bearden, Lat: 35.392500 Lon: -96.348056, Type: Gtower, Structure height: 103.6 m, Overall height: 109 m, Call Sign: WQJG241,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 09/13/2018, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: Samual T Curtis, Registrant: @link Services, LLC, 13431 Broadway Ext., Ste. 120, Oklahoma City, OK 73114, Phone: (405) 753-7151, Fax: (888) 207-1804, Email:

  • Bearden Tower, East Of Intersection Of E1120 And N3740 Road (Lat: 35.392500 Lon: -96.348056), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 103.6 m, Overall height: 106.4 m, Call Sign: WQZV763,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz... (+30 more), Grant Date: 08/15/2017, Expiration Date: 08/15/2027, Certifier: Leonard Conn, Registrant: @link Services, LLC, 13431 Broadway Ext., Ste. 120, Oklahoma City, OK 73114, Phone: (405) 753-7151, Fax: (405) 753-7175, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Bearden, OK
  • 45.9%Utility gas
  • 45.9%Electricity
  • 5.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.7%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Bearden, OK
  • 71.4%Electricity
  • 28.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Bearden compared to Oklahoma state average:

  • Median household income above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below 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 college students significantly below state average.
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