Jefferson, Oklahoma

Submit your own pictures of this town and show them to the world

  • OSM Map
  • General Map
  • Google Map
  • MSN Map
Population in 2022: 11 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -70.3%
Males: (63.6%)
Females: (36.4%)
Median resident age:

66.2 years
Oklahoma median age:

37.1 years

Zip code: 73759

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-648,295,417 (it was $30,000 in 2000)
Jefferson $-648,295,417
OK $59,673

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $22,112 (it was $16,292 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-749,560,117 (it was $9,999 in 2000)
Jefferson $-749,560,117
OK $191,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $138,625; detached houses: $138,871
March 2022 cost of living index in Jefferson: 78.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 72.7%

Compare current foreclosures near Jefferson, OK:

Check out more offers near Jefferson, OK.
Powered by Foreclosure.com
Settings
X
Data:
Loading data...
Based on 2000-2022 data
Loading data...

123
Hide US histogram
Recent articles from our blog. Our writers, many of them Ph.D. graduates or candidates, create easy-to-read articles on a wide variety of topics.

Latest news from Jefferson, OK collected exclusively by city-data.com from local newspapers, TV, and radio stations

Ancestries: English (25.0%), Irish (25.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1041 feet

Land area: 0.27 square miles.

Population density: 40 people per square mile   (very low).

Jefferson, Oklahoma map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Jefferson town:

2.0% ($199)
Oklahoma:

0.8% ($523)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Wichita, KS (71.6 miles , pop. 344,284).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (277.0 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Pond Creek, OK (1.9 miles ),
Medford, OK (2.6 miles ),
Southwest Grant, OK (2.8 miles ),
Kremlin, OK (3.5 miles ),
Hunter, OK (3.6 miles),
Lamont, OK (3.6 miles ),
Wakita, OK (3.7 miles ),
Nash, OK (3.9 miles )

Latitude: 36.72 N, Longitude: 97.79 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 580

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

Jefferson satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
Oklahoma:

3.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +11 (+42.3%).

Average climate in Jefferson, Oklahoma

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Jefferson, Oklahoma average temperatures Jefferson, Oklahoma average precipitation Jefferson, Oklahoma humidity Jefferson, Oklahoma wind speed Jefferson, Oklahoma snowfall Jefferson, Oklahoma sunshine Jefferson, Oklahoma clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2000 was 48.9. This is significantly better than average.

City:

48.9
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2000 was 6.96. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 22.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.96
U.S.:

5.11

Tornado activity:

Jefferson-area historical tornado activity is near Oklahoma state average. It is 138% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/25/1955, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 28.3 miles away from the Jefferson town center killed 20 people and injured 280 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 3/16/1965, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 19.0 miles away from the town center injured 7 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Jefferson-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Oklahoma state average. It is 941% 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 52.0 miles away from Jefferson center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 100.1 miles away from Jefferson center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 53.4 miles away from Jefferson 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 39.3 miles away from Jefferson center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 74.6 miles away from Jefferson center
On 11/30/2015 at 09:49:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 14.9 miles away from Jefferson center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Grant County (26) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 20
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 16, Storms: 13, Tornadoes: 10, Winter Storms: 9, Winds: 3, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Jefferson topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Jefferson:

  • SERVANT LIVING CENTER - MEDFORD, LLC (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; MEDFORD, OK)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Jefferson:

  • Northern Oklahoma College (about 28 miles; Tonkawa, OK; Full-time enrollment: 3,414)
  • Cowley County Community College (about 48 miles; Arkansas City, KS; FT enrollment: 3,173)
  • Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (about 58 miles; Stillwater, OK; FT enrollment: 21,700)
  • Langston University (about 62 miles; Langston, OK; FT enrollment: 2,075)
  • Wichita Technical Institute (about 69 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,015)
  • Newman University (about 70 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,066)
  • Friends University (about 71 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,024)

Points of interest:

Click to draw/clear town borders

Birthplace of: Page Belcher - Congressman for Oklahoma.

Grant 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:

1.7 people
Oklahoma:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

42.9%
Whole state:

66.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

0.0%
Whole state:

5.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Jefferson:

Marital status in Jefferson, OK
  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 0.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 35.5%
  • Divorced: 64.5%

For population 25 years and over in Jefferson:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 40.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

3.8
Oklahoma average:

11.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Jefferson, OK (based on Grant County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,16812
Evangelical Protestant1,95417
Catholic1702
Other3-
None232-
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:

6.69 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

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

11.15 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.35 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 5
Grant County:

11.15 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

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

11.7%
Oklahoma:

10.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Grant County:

28.0%
Oklahoma:

29.2%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Jefferson:

63.7%
Oklahoma:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

67.3%
State:

45.2%

Average BMI:
Jefferson:

27.6
Oklahoma:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

11.9%
State:

21.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.4
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

72.7%
Oklahoma:

33.9%

General health condition:
This city:

42.2%
State:

55.2%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

52.2%
Oklahoma:

78.4%

More about Health and Nutrition of Jefferson, 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
Financial Administration 0$0 1$48
Other Government Administration 0$0 4$13
Water Supply 0$0 1$14
Totals for Government 0$0 6$75

Strongest AM radio stations in Jefferson:

  • KCRC (1390 AM; 10 kW; ENID, OK; Owner: CHISHOLM TRAIL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KOMA (1520 AM; 50 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KGWA (960 AM; 1 kW; ENID, OK; Owner: WILLIAMS CAPITOL CORPORATION)
  • KFTI (1070 AM; 10 kW; WICHITA, KS; 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.)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KGGF (690 AM; 10 kW; COFFEYVILLE, KS; Owner: KGGF-KUSN, INC.)
  • WKY (930 AM; 5 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WWLS (640 AM; 5 kW; MOORE, OK; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Jefferson:

  • KQBL (96.9 FM; ENID, OK; Owner: CHAMPLIN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KNID (99.7 FM; ALVA, OK; Owner: CHRISHOLM TRAIL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KOFM (103.1 FM; ENID, OK; Owner: WILLIAMS CAPITOL CORPORATION)
  • KXLS (95.7 FM; LAHOMA, OK; Owner: CHISHOLM TRAIL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KBVV (91.1 FM; ENID, OK; Owner: ENID EDUCATIONAL B/CTING FOUNDATION)

TV broadcast stations around Jefferson:

  • K45EJ (Channel 45; ENID, OK; Owner: LOCKE SUPPLY COMPANY)
  • K46AH (Channel 46; MEDFORD, OK; Owner: OKLAHOMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 25Number of bridges
  • 220ft / 67.2mTotal length
  • $12,908,000Total costs
  • 5,705Total average daily traffic
  • 876Total average daily truck traffic
  • 9,123Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Jefferson, OK - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21930-1939
  • 41950-1959
  • 51960-1969
  • 91990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 22010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Jefferson, OK

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Jefferson)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • ACP456, Lat: 36.722361 Lon: -97.791028, Type: Pole, Structure height: 9.1 m, Call Sign: WQLG431,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 01/13/2010, Expiration Date: 01/31/2019, Cancellation Date: 04/06/2019, Certifier: John P Grunsted, Registrant: Og&e, Oklahoma City, OK 73101, Phone: (405) 553-2417, Email:

  • E POND CRK, Section 5, Township 25, North Range West (Lat: 36.679611 Lon: -97.757444), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 93.9 m, Call Sign: WQVR903,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11265.0 MHz, Grant Date: 04/24/2015, Expiration Date: 04/24/2025, Cancellation Date: 04/15/2019, Certifier: John E Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St., Rm 1015, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (214) 746-6410, Email:


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Jefferson, OK
  • 75.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 25.0%Electricity


Jefferson compared to Oklahoma state average:

  • Median household income significantly below 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 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 above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
Cost of Living Calculator