ZIP Code 73529

Comanche is a city in Stephens County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 1,663 at the 2010 census. The city is located in what was once the famous Louisiana Purchase, a part of which was later in 1855 designated Indian Territory, and set aside for the Five Civilized Tribes. The first settlers lived north of the present site and called the settlement Tucker. Comanche was incorporated November 23, 1898 and began its progress located about two miles (3.2 km) east of present-day Comanche. It is located at 34°2155N 97°587W (34.365189, -97.968640).According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.6 square miles (12 km²), all land. The median income for a household in the city was $24,960, and the family income was $17,500 for the city. About 20% of families and 21% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.3% of those under 18 and 13.4% over 65. The school system is called Comanche Public School and the nearby Cameron University branch is named after a nearby town. Alvin Dark, World Series champion shortstop with the New York Giants in 1954 and their manager in 1974, was born in Comanche in 1974. He is now the manager of the Oakland Athletics, who play in the Oakland A's baseball stadium in Oakland, New York.

History

Comanche is a small city in southwest Oklahoma, set in rolling prairie land interspersed with oil fields, ranches, farms, pecan orchards, and timbered areas. The first settlers lived north of the present site and called the settlement Tucker. Comanche was incorporated November 23, 1898 and began its progress located about two miles (3.2 km) east of present-day Comanche. A western flavor is felt here, and Comanche is often called the "rodeo capital of the world". Certainly, many World Champion Rodeo performers call Comanche home. Authentic Indian customs and tribal observations are still practiced. The city has a colorful history that is still reflected in its lifestyle and activities. Truly, it can be said that Comanche's greatest asset is its diversity of talent and people. It was once part of the Chickasaw Nation and was identified as Comanche, Indian Territory until statehood in 1907. It is located in what was once the famous Louisiana Purchase, a part of which was later in 1855 designated Indian Territory, and set aside for the Five Civilized Tribes. Parts of this historic trail can still be clearly seen today. The cattle were driven from Texas, through Indian Territory to Kansas for shipment east. The town of Comanche has a population of about 2,000 people, with the majority of the population living in or near the city center. It has a reputation for being friendly and welcoming to visitors.

Geography

Comanche is located at 34°2155N 97°587W (34.365189, -97.968640).According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.6 square miles (12 km²), all land. The city's population was 2,816 at the 2010 census. The town is located on the Missouri River, which runs through the city. It was named after the Comanche Indians, a Native American tribe who lived in the area. The Comanche River flows through the center of the city, and the city is named after Comanche, a town of the same name, which was once part of the state of Missouri. It is also known as "Comanche" or "Comanches" because of its resemblance to the town of Comanche in Oklahoma. It has a population of 2,715. The area is mostly made up of corn, soybean, and cotton fields. It also has a small amount of sagebrush, which is used in the city's irrigation system. The community's name is derived from the word "comanche", which means "cowboy" in Native American language. It means "cotton" in the local dialect, "coyote" meaning "cow-boy" and "crotch" in English. The word "creeper" is also used to refer to a type of horse, as in the town's name "cripe".

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,556 people, 642 households, and 446 families residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 87.53% White, 0.06% African American, 8.35% Native American,0.26% Asian, 0,64% from other races, and 3.15% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.74% of the population. The city's population was spread out, with 25.5% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was2.96. The median income for a household was $24,960, and the median incomes for a family was $28,654. The per capita income for the city is $13,612. About 20.1% of families and 21.8%. of the town's population were below the poverty line, including 34.3% of those under age 18 and 13.4. of those age 65 or over. For every 100 females, There were 95.0 males. For each 100 females age 18 or over, There are 91.3 males. The town's median age is 38 years. For. every 100 years, There is a median age of 38. There are 757 housing units at an average of 165.5.

Education

Comanche is served by the Comanche Public School system and the nearby Cameron University branch located in Duncan. Comanche has a population of 2,000 people. The town is located in the U.S. state of Kansas. The Comanche area is home to the Comanches High School and Comanche High School. The school district also has a high school, Comanche Senior High, and a middle school. The community has a history of being involved in the military, including World War II, the Civilian Conservation Corps, and the Army National Guard. It has also been home to a number of high schools, including Comanche Junior High and Comanches Senior High. It is also home to Comanche Elementary, Comanches Middle School, and Comanch High School, as well as Comanche Middle School. It also has an elementary school and high school called Comanche School, which is located on the town's north side. It was founded in 1872 and is the oldest high school in the state. It closed in the 1970s and is now the site of Comanche Intermediate School, a continuation of the original high school. It opened in the 1980s and has a post-secondary institution, Cameron University, which opened a branch in Duncan in the 1990s. The district has a long history of involvement in the community, including in World War I and the Second World War, and has been involved in several other military operations. It currently has a total population of 3,500 people.

Recreation

Recreation in the Comanche Area is divided into lake activities and sports. Waurika Lake, a 10,000-acre (40 km²) lake, lies eight to ten miles (16 km) southwest of Comanche. Comanche Lake, three miles (4.8 km) east on Hwy. 53, offers the same recreations on a smaller scale and includes electric and water hookups and a disposal station. Kinder Park and Jackson Park playgrounds are areas for the little ones. The Comanche Golf Course is a spot for both local and area golfers. There are opportunities for fishing, camping, picknicking, and hunting at Comanche and Waurikas lakes, as well as at other local lakes and rivers in the area.

Government

Comanche has a Council Manager Form of Government. Progress is encouraged by Comanche citizens, officials, and civic groups. Comanche is a small, rural community with a population of about 2,000. The majority of Comanche residents live in or near the town center. The town is located on the banks of the Little Colorado River, which runs through the center of the town. The Comanche River is a tributary of the Missouri River, and flows through the town of Cheyenne, where Comanche was founded in 1858. The city's name is derived from the word "cheyenne" which means "creeper" or "citizen" in Comanche. The community's name also means "dweller" or 'dwelling place' or 'place of refuge' in the Comanche language.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Comanche, Stephens County, Oklahoma = 86. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 60. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 99. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Comanche = 4.9 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 1,887 individuals with a median age of 36.7 age the population dropped by -3.60% in Comanche, Stephens County, Oklahoma population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 325.31 residents per square mile of area (125.59/km²). There are average 2.37 people per household in the 632 households with an average household income of $39,013 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 8.50% of the available work force and has dropped -2.47% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 26.56%. The number of physicians in Comanche per 100,000 population = 78.8.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Comanche = 34 inches and the annual snowfall = 3.5 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 63. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 237. 95 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 28.1 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 30, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Comanche, Stephens County, Oklahoma which are owned by the occupant = 60.35%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 51 years with median home cost = $34,450 and home appreciation of -4.45%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $6.04 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $3,962 per student. There are 16 students for each teacher in the school, 642 students for each Librarian and 428 students for each Counselor. 3.89% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 5.58% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 3.79% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).