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Enid, Oklahoma

       
Total population 46,514 Average January/July temperatures 36.6° / 81.8°
Median home price N/A Annual Precipitation 25.11 in. /yr.
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Enid, Oklahoma

Enid is home to Vance Air Force Base.

Climate
The city experiences hot summers and cool winters; snowfall is rare.
Cultural Attractions
Both visitors and residents enjoy the Enid Symphony Orchestra, the Gaslight Theatre, the Museum of the Cherokee Strip, and the Railroad Museum of Oklahoma.
Economy
Retail, oil, and agriculture are some of Enid's most significant contributors to the local economy.
Fun Fact
Enid has the third-largest grain storage capacity in the world.
Recreation
Golf and tennis are recreational choices of those living in the area.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 50.51 ° / 22.78 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 95.61 ° / 67.99 °
Precipitation (?) 25.11 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 35 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 98
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 78
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) N/A
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $35602.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $34191
Maximum state income tax (?) 5.65 %
State sales tax (?) 8.35 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) N/A
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 2
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 11
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 3
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 6
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 2
Number of libraries within the county (?) 2
Number of museums within the county (?) 7
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 0
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 46,514
Population density (?) 629 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 16.0% growth
Population over 55 (?) 12,575 people
Education (?) 19 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 9
Number of clinics within the county (?) 28
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 10
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