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Yukon, Oklahoma

       
Total population 22,279 Average January/July temperatures 35.5° / 81.3°
Median home price $ 120,000 Annual Precipitation 37.34 in. /yr.
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Yukon, Oklahoma

This Canadian County city calls itself the “Czech Capital of Oklahoma.”

Cultural Attractions
The community is known for its museums and festivals. The Clydesdale Welcome Center is the home of some of the world’s rare black-and-white Clydesdales.
Economy
This city is primarily residential.
Fun Fact
Yukon is the hometown of country singer Garth Brooks.
Geography
Yukon is west of Oklahoma City.
Historical
The Yukon Mill and Grain Co. was responsible for industrial growth in the area in the city’s early years.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 48.38 ° / 22.55 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 94.03 ° / 68.51 °
Precipitation (?) 37.34 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 38 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 169
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 83
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 120,000
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $48898.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $46502
Maximum state income tax (?) 5.65 %
State sales tax (?) 8.85 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .220 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(?) 10
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 92
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 (?) 22,279
Population density (?) 928 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 88.5% growth
Population over 55 (?) 5,689 people
Education (?) 34 % 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 (?) 59
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