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City: Edmond
County: Oklahoma
Population
Data from the 2000 population census place the Edmond population at 68,315. This is an increase of 30.6% from 1990. 10.3% of the population of Oklahoma County resides in Edmond.
|
Area |
1970 |
1980 |
1990 |
2000 |
|
City |
16,633 |
34,637 |
52,310 |
68,315 |
|
County |
527,717 |
568,933 |
599,611 |
660,448 |
|
30 Mile Radius |
N/A |
N/A |
876,600 |
987,000 |
Percent
Distributions of the Population by Race --2000
In Edmond, 86.6% of the population is White,
4.0% is Black, 2.3% is American Indian, and the remaining 7.1% is
comprised of all other races.
Labor Force
The Oklahoma County average Labor Force was
334,201 in 2000. Participation rate in the county labor force
constitutes 76.26% of males and 58.79% of females. (*See footnote
on the last page for more info on labor.)
|
City Labor Force Factor |
Male |
Female |
Total |
|
Civilian Labor Force (1990) |
15,292 |
12,735 |
28,027 |
|
Employed (1990) |
14,760 |
12,170 |
26,930 |
|
Unemployed persons within 30 miles (2000) |
6,520 |
5,570 |
12,090 |
Climate
The average January temperature in Edmond is 41
degrees Fahrenheit with a July temperature average of 90 degrees.
The area receives an average of 31 inches of rain annually and 10
inches of snow. The average number of flying days is 334.
General
Government
Edmond has a Chartered Manager/Council type of
government. There is a comprehensive city plan and zoning. The city
provides garbage service and municipal electricity.
Public Safety
Edmond has 83 full-time fire personnel and 83
full-time police officers. The city's fire insurance has a 4
classification while the adjacent area has a 9 classification.
Utility Providers
Utility services are provided primarily by the
following carriers:
Electric -
Municipal (Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority)
Natural Gas -
Oklahoma Natural Gas Company
Telephone -
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co.
Water System
|
Storage Capacity |
|
Daily |
Pressure |
Source |
Capacity |
|
Ground: 15,000,000 GPD |
Max: |
22, 000,000 GPD |
110 PSI |
Lake Arcadia |
12,000,000 GPD |
|
Elevated: 3,000,000 GPD |
Min: |
6,000,000 GPD |
50 PSI |
and 45 water wells |
|
Sanitation
and Sewage Treatment
Edmond has an extended aeration/trickling filter
digester system of treatment. The city's sewage treatment system is
currently operating at approximately 97% of capacity.
Sewer Treatment Capacity and Load
|
Measurement |
Capacity |
Present Load |
|
Gallons per Day |
9,000,000 |
7,000,000 |
|
Population Equivalent |
95,000 |
52,000 |
Express
and Motor Freight
There are four express motor freight companies
with terminals in Edmond. More than 40 additional carriers serve
the city on an as-needed basis.
Distance to Major
Cities
Oklahoma is centrally located in the U.S. The
distance from Edmond to the following cities is:
|
City |
Miles to |
|
City |
Miles to |
|
Atlanta |
841 |
|
Memphis |
476 |
|
Chicago |
776 |
|
New Orleans |
678 |
|
Dallas |
219 |
|
New York |
1,448 |
|
Denver |
600 |
|
Oklahoma City |
13 |
|
Detroit |
1,006 |
|
San Francisco |
1,653 |
|
Houston |
459 |
|
St. Louis |
493 |
|
Kansas City |
346 |
|
Seattle |
1,895 |
|
Los Angeles |
1,349 |
|
Tulsa |
102 |
Air
Transportation
The nearest commercial airport is 20 miles from
Edmond in Oklahoma City. This
airport is a full service field with three runways, the longest
having a total runway length of 10,000 feet. There are at least 7
major commercial airlines operating out of Will Rogers Airport.
There are 20 air freight companies operating there.
Water
Transportation
The nearest water transportation is the Port of
Catoosa. It is 100 miles from Edmond and has a channel depth of 9
feet. It is connected via the Arkansas River to the Mississippi
River and the Gulf of Mexico.
Road System
Edmond is located on I-35 and is intersected by
US 77 and SH 66. I-44 is approximately 2 miles south and I-40 is
approximately 10 miles south.
Rail and Bus
Availability
Edmond has 4 intrastate and interstate bus
carriers. Rail service is provided by Santa Fe railroad with at
least one local train daily.
Accommodations
The city has nearly 4 motels, 3 hotels and one
"Bed & Breakfast" with more than 512 rooms. The
largest banquet room in Edmond seats 600.
Housing
Edmond has 26,106 dwellings; 61.8% are
owner-occupied, 29.3% are renter-occupied.
Places of Worship
Edmond residents have a choice from 57
Protestant churches and 2 Catholic churches, one Mormon, one Islam,
and one Bah'A'I'.
Media
Edmond has 2 daily papers, access to 50 radio
stations and 7 television stations as well as cable.
Tax Structure
Edmond's property tax rate is $105.55 per $1,000
assessed value for the year 2000. The fractional assessment
percentage for real property is 11.00% and for personal property;
14.50%. The property tax is distributed as follows:
|
City |
County |
School |
Other |
Total |
|
$0.00 |
$22.32 |
$67.51 |
$15.69 |
$105.55 |
Bond Indebtedness
|
School |
City |
County |
|
$50,605,000 |
$140,000 |
$783,808 |
Sales
Taxes
The city has a sales tax rate of 2.875%. In
addition, the state levies a 4.5% tax rate on sales. Oklahoma
County levies no sales tax.
Commercial
Services
Within the city there are machine shops, tool
and die services, and electric and motor repair services.
Educational
Resources
Edmond has 24 primary and secondary schools with
approximately 16,392 students and 1,024 teachers.
|
Type |
Grades |
Facilities |
Enrollment |
Teachers |
|
Public |
K-5 |
14 |
7,341 |
459 |
|
Public |
6-8 |
4 |
4,105 |
264 |
|
Public |
9-12 |
3 |
4,946 |
301 |
|
Private |
K-12 |
3 |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Total |
|
24 |
16,392 |
1,024 |
Located within Edmond proper is
the University of Central Oklahoma, the third largest university in
the state. Also located in Edmond is the private 4-year Oklahoma
Christian University. Within the metro area are the University of
Oklahoma, Southern Nazarene University, Rose State College,
Oklahoma State University at Oklahoma City and Oklahoma City
Community College. Oklahoma State University in Stillwater is 56
miles from Edmond. Two state-run career/technology schools, Francis
Tuttle Technology Center and Metro Tech, are also found within
distance of Edmond.
There is a public library in Edmond with nearly
80,000 volumes available to the townspeople.
Telecommunications
Edmond has 42 miles of fiber optic cable with
several point of presence available. There is one analog central
office.
Medical
Facilities and Medical Practitioners
Edmond is home to 1 hospital with 139 beds.
There are 14 clinics in Edmond and 6 nursing homes with 500 beds.
Practicing in the Edmond area are 150 medical doctors, 7
osteopaths, 10 podiatrists, 18 chiropractors, 61
dentists and 20
optometrists.
Financial
Institutions
Edmond has three local community banks, one
credit union and several state/multi-national banks totaling
deposits of approximately $500 million.
Industrial
Financing
The Oklahoma Finance Authorities (OFA) provide
low interest financing through the issuance of general obligation
bonds. The loans are established at 300 basis points over cost. In
a first mortgage position the loan can be up to $1.25 million. Many
Oklahoma counties have voted approval of General Obligation
Limited-Tax Bonds for economic development. The amount of bonds the
counties can issue is limited to no more than could be retired by a
special tax levy of 5 mills. The proceeds of the bonds are
generally used to acquire or build a facility associated with the
development project. Lease income from the facility is used to
amortize the bonds.
Recreational
Facilities
The citizens of Edmond have access to a number
of recreational facilities.
|
Parks |
Tennis Courts |
Country Clubs |
Swimming Pools |
Golf |
|
17 |
11 |
1 |
1 |
5 |
Other
Attractions
Edmond is close to The Lazy E Arena, Frontier
City Amusement Park, White Water and Remington Park Race Track.
Business
The employment and establishment data reported
in the following table is for Oklahoma County.
It should be noted that this employment data
excludes some types of employment, namely government and railroad
employment. (Government employment in the Oklahoma City area is
substantial, including the state capitol, Tinker Air Force Base and
the FAA Aeronautical Center. )
|
Sector |
# of Establishments |
# Employed |
|
Forestry, Fishing, Hunting & Ag Support |
17 |
78 |
|
Mining |
570 |
5,215 |
|
Utilities |
33 |
1,317 |
|
Construction |
1,622 |
14,223 |
|
Manufacturing |
833 |
39,367 |
|
Wholesale Trade |
1,473 |
21,208 |
|
Retail Trade |
3,071 |
41,402 |
|
Transportation & Warehousing |
452 |
13,277 |
|
Information |
359 |
8,733 |
|
Finance & Insurance |
1,641 |
18,783 |
|
Real Estate & Rental & Leasing |
951 |
5,867 |
|
Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services |
2,414 |
17,628 |
|
Management of Companies & Enterprises |
167 |
8,214 |
|
Admin., Support, Waste Mgt., Remediation Services |
1,149 |
34,558 |
|
Educational Services |
219 |
5,222 |
|
Health Care and Social Assistance |
2,166 |
45,411 |
|
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation |
211 |
4,047 |
|
Accommodation & Food Services |
1,472 |
29,165 |
|
Other Services (except public admin.) |
2,080 |
18,300 |
|
Auxiliaries |
59 |
4,354 |
|
Total |
21,186 |
336,586 |
|
Source: Oklahoma County Business Patterns 1999 |
|
|
Major Employers
|
Major Employers |
Product/Service |
Number Employed |
Union Name |
|
University of Central Oklahoma |
Education Services |
1,639 |
|
|
Edmond Public Schools |
Education Services |
1,818 |
|
|
City of Edmond |
Government |
485 |
|
|
Fleming Foods |
Food Distributor |
2,100 |
|
|
Edmond Regional Medical Center |
Medical Services |
538 |
|
|
Oak Tree Golf & Country Club |
Recreational Services |
220 |
|
|
Ralston Purina |
Pet Food |
200 |
Amer. Grain Millers |
|
Dobson |
Multi-Ser. Telecommunication |
200 |
|
|
Fife Corporation |
Process Control |
173 |
|
|
Winslow Associates |
Wooden Store Fixtures |
455 |
|
|
Stik Strip Laminating |
Laminated ID Cards |
157 |
|
|
Seagate |
Customer Service |
130 |
|
|
Aurra |
Assemble Auto Elec. Comp. |
130 |
|
|
Lyntone Belts |
Mens' Accessories |
120 |
|
|
Bryant Nursing Center |
Nursing Home Services |
92 |
|
|
Pelco Products, Inc. |
Traffic Signals |
85 |
|
|
Acme Brick |
Brick |
55 |
|
Other
Community Information
Edmond has been re-certified as a Certified
City.
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