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Mustang, Oklahoma

       
Total population 16,443 Average January/July temperatures 34.7° / 80.7°
Median home price $ 132,500 Annual Precipitation 36.3 in. /yr.
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Mustang, Oklahoma

This Canadian County city lies southwest of Oklahoma City.

Climate
This area experiences all four seasons.
Cultural Attractions
The Canadian County Historical Museum, in nearby El Reno, documents local history.
Economy
Mustang is primarily residential.
Historical
Railroads came to Mustang in 1902.
Recreation
The City of Mustang Aquatics Center offers classes, and provides space for lap swimmers.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 47.84 ° / 21.58 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 93.66 ° / 67.81 °
Precipitation (?) 36.3 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) N/A
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 183
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 84
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 132,500
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $47956.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $49732
Maximum state income tax (?) 5.65 %
State sales tax (?) 8.85 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .190 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 2
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 8
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 13
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 91
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 1
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 4
Number of libraries within the county (?) 4
Number of museums within the county (?) 1
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 0
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 16,443
Population density (?) 1,271 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 85.4% growth
Population over 55 (?) 3,231 people
Education (?) 30 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 2
Number of clinics within the county (?) 24
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 62
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