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Norman, Oklahoma

       
Total population 102,827 Average January/July temperatures 34.5° / 81.6°
Median home price $ 133,000 Annual Precipitation 39.88 in. /yr.
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Norman, Oklahoma

This Cleveland County city is home to the University of Oklahoma.

Cultural Attractions
The Firehouse Art Center features exhibits, as well as art classes that are open to the public.
Economy
Norman is primarily residential.
Geography
Norman is in central Oklahoma, and sits on the South Canadian River.
Historical
The Santa Fe Railroad was essential to Norman’s early development.
Recreation
The Norman Parks and Recreation Department offers 55 parks, a swim complex, three recreation centers, and more.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 45.91 ° / 23.06 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 93.86 ° / 69.38 °
Precipitation (?) 39.88 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 38 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 170
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 82
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 133,000
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $48580.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $38875
Maximum state income tax (?) 5.65 %
State sales tax (?) 7.5 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) 14.280 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 6
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 14
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 12
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 84
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 6
Number of libraries within the county (?) 10
Number of museums within the county (?) 7
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 3
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 102,827
Population density (?) 583 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 73.5% growth
Population over 55 (?) 20,274 people
Education (?) 31 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 12
Number of clinics within the county (?) 119
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 36
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