Oklahoma Facts

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• Date of Statehood: November 16, 1907.
• Capital: Oklahoma City.
• Population: 3,751,351 (2010)
• Size: 69,899 square miles.
• Nickname(s): Sooner State.
• Motto: Labor Omnia Vincit (“Labor Conquers All Things”)
• Tree: Redbud.
• Flower: Oklahoma Rose.

It was a land of cowboys and Indians. In the late 1800s large sections of Oklahoma were unoccupied. Despite making promises to the Indian tribes that the land was theirs, the United States decided to allow settlers into the land. In 1889, a large section of 2 million acres was opened to the public.

• Capital: Oklahoma City.
• Population: 4 million.
• Nickname: Sooner State.
• Key Cities: Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Norman, Edmond, Lawton.
• Postal Abbreviation: OK.
• Major Industries: Aviation/aerospace, biotechnology, energy, transportation and logistics, business services.
• Size: 69,960 sq. miles.
• Lowest point: Little River at 289 ft.

Oklahoma ranks as one of the best states for military retirees. With such strong military ties in our state, it is no surprise WalletHub recently ranked the Sooner State No. 9 on its recent “Best States for Military Retirees” list. Oklahoma scored particularly high for our economic environment.

Lowest Poverty Cities in Oklahoma

• #1. Broken Arrow, OK. Poverty Rate of 7.2%
• #2. Edmond, OK. Poverty Rate of 12.4%
• #3. Oklahoma City, OK. Poverty Rate of 15.8%

The official Oklahoma state meal isn’t complete until you’ve had:

• fried okra.
• squash.
• cornbread.
• barbecue pork.
• biscuits.
• sausage and gravy.
• grits.
• corn.

Living Wage Calculation for Oklahoma City, OK

According to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) “Living Wage Calculator,” Oklahomans must make at least $7.98 an hour to cover basic living expenses. In Oklahoma County, a single adult must make at least $8.19 an hour to survive.

The state not only has one of the highest childhood obesity rates in the United States, but also the sixth-highest adult obesity rate in the nation. An estimated 857,000 adult Oklahoma residents are obese. Oklahomans also had the most unhealthy behaviors in the U.S. in 2013.

plenty of land that can support development. Oklahoma City is not barricaded by mountain ranges which limits land supply. And because Oklahoma City hasn’t been the trendy in place like Las Vegas or Florida as the place to move to. And so the lower demand means lower prices.

According to a study done by Zippia, Oklahoma ranked number one in despair, when compared to other states. They looked at depression rates, opioid prescriptions, suicide numbers, and work week hours.

Oklahoma City residents make a nice living, and, when that’s coupled with an affordable cost of living, that can make it an ideal place to live. The study, reported by CNBC, factored in average annual income in each area, as well as average monthly living expenses, median rent prices, groceries and utility bills.

Check out our list of the top five Oklahoma cities to live in for information on the best spots to settle in the state.

1. Enid. Enid, a city of around 53,000 in Garfield County, is Oklahoma’s best city to live in.
2. Broken Arrow.
3. Bixby.
4. Ponca City.
5. Edmond.

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The 10 Most Beautiful Towns in Oklahoma

• Bartlesville.
• El Reno.
• Guthrie.
• Hugo.
• Kenton.
• Medicine Park.
• Perry.
• Stillwater.

All cities and towns by population

The Most Affordable Places To Live In Oklahoma

The pros of moving to Oklahoma… a ridiculously low cost of living and no rush hour. USA Today ranked Oklahoma as the fourth most affordable state in the US to live. The average home price in Oklahoma is about $123,000. In addition to the low cost of living in Oklahoma, the state also makes transportation super easy.

The soil beneath our PORT soil is the clay rich strata that breaks down through weatherization, heat, compression and it is full of iron. Soils with high iron content tend to have a red color to it. This can be found all over the United States.

Oklahoma’s healthcare system ranked 50th among 50 states and Washington, D.C., just ahead of Mississippi at No. 51. Oklahoma ranked 49th last year.

Francis Hospital-Tulsa

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The 10 States With the Best Health Care

• Hawaii.
• Massachusetts.
• Connecticut.
• New Jersey.
• California.
• Maryland.
• New York.
• Washington.