ZIP Code 74039

Kellyville is a town in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 1,150 at the 2010 census, compared to 906 in 2000. The town was named for James E. Kelly, who established a local trading post in 1892. In the early 1970s, there were plans to build a ski resort in Kellyville using artificial snow, but the idea was short-lived due to the region's climate. Webco Industries has become a major local employer, having opened a corrosion-resistant alloy plant in 2008 which produces specialty nickel alloy and stainless tubing. Kellyville is located in northeastern Creek County at 35°5634N 96°1310W (35.942771, -96.219497). It is approximately 8 miles (13 km) southwest of Sapulpa, the Creek County seat, on Oklahoma State Highway 66 (former U.S. Route 66).According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²), all land. The median household income was $30,688 and the median family income was$32,297. The per capita income for the town was $11,978. About 9.2% of families and 12.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.8% of those under age 18 and 8.1% ofThose 65 or over. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.03.

History

Oklahoma's worst train disaster took place just west of Kellyville on September 28, 1917, when two Frisco trains collided. Oil and gas were discovered nearby in 1915. By 1930, the population was 548. Now, a significant number of employed residents commute to jobs in Sapulpa and Tulsa. Webco Industries has become a major local employer, having opened a corrosion-resistant alloy plant in Kellyville in 2008 which produces specialty nickel alloy and stainless tubing. The plant was significantly expanded in 2018. The town was named for James E. Kelly, who established a local trading post in 1892 and opened a post office on November 27, 1893. It remains one of the country's bloodiest train wrecks due to the large number of cattle deaths. In the early 1970s, there were plans to build a ski resort inKellyville Oklahoma's first using artificial snow, but the idea was short-lived due to. to the region's climate. It is now home to the Oklahoma State Museum, which opened its doors in 1998. It was the first museum in the state to be opened in the U.S. in more than 100 years. The museum is located in the town's historic downtown area, which dates back to the 18th century. It has a museum collection of more than 2,000 pieces of art, including a collection of 19th-century photographs of the town. The city is also home to a museum of Oklahoma history, which was opened in 1894.

Geography

Kellyville is located in northeastern Creek County at 35°5634N 96°1310W (35.942771, -96.219497). It is approximately 8 miles (13 km) southwest of Sapulpa, the Creek County seat, on Oklahoma State Highway 66 (former U.S. Route 66). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²), all land. The town is located on the Oklahoma River, which runs through the center of the town. It has a population of about 1,000. The city is located near the junction of the Oklahoma-Oklahoma Turnpike and Oklahoma-Texas Highway 66. It is the only town in Creek County to have a post office, which was established in 1881. It was named after the town of Kellyville, Oklahoma, where the first post office opened in 1883. The post office is now closed, and the town is no longer listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Demographics

At the 2000 census, there were 906 people, 349 households and 258 families residing in the town. The racial makeup of the town was 83.55% White, 0.66% African American, 10.15% Native American and 0.11% Pacific Islander. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.32% of the population. The median household income was $30,688 and the median family incomes was $32,297. About 9.2% of families and 12.3% of residents were below the poverty line, including 19.8% of those under age 18 and 8.1% ofThose age 65 or over. For every 100 females, there are 91.1 males. For each 100 females age 18 or over, there is 87.9 males. The town is located on the U.S. Geological Survey map of New Mexico, which shows the topography of the state. It is the only town in the state that is not on the National Register of Historic Places. It was the site of a U.N. Civil War encampment, which was abandoned in the early 1900s. The U. N. map shows the location of the site, as well as the topographical features of the area. The site is now a National Park Service site, which is also known as the New Mexico State Park. The state park is home to several historic buildings, including the New Hampshire State House and the New York State Capitol. The New Hampshire state park system was founded in 1881.

Parks and recreation

Heyburn Lake and Heyburn State Park are about a 6+12-mile drive to the west of Kellyville. RV and tent camping is available, and the lake features picnic areas, a playground, a boat launch, swimming and fishing. The Creek County Fairgrounds in Kellyville is the location for various local, county, state, and national events, including fairs, livestock shows & rodeos, trade shows, family reunions, conferences, banquets, and educational programs. The Kellyville Public Park has playground equipment, a pavilion, and picnic tables. It is located on the banks of Heyburn Lake, about 6 miles from Kellyville, and has picnic areas and a playground. The lake is a popular destination for fishing, swimming, and boating. It also has a state park, which is a 6-12 mile drive from the town. The town is home to a number of schools, including Kellyville Elementary, Kellyville Middle, and Kellyville High. It has a public library, which offers free Wi-Fi, and a public park with playground equipment and picnic areas. The city also has an American Legion, which serves as a base for many community activities, such as picnics and reunions. It was founded in 1881. The community has a history of being active in the community, including the founding of the town in 1883 and the construction of the first school in 1884. The current mayor is the son of a former mayor, who died in a car accident in 1969.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Kellyville, Creek County, Oklahoma = 35.1. 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 81. 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 Kellyville = 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 44,762 individuals with a median age of 37 age the population dropped by -2.10% in Kellyville, Creek County, Oklahoma population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 528.53 residents per square mile of area (204.03/km²). There are average 2.53 people per household in the 350 households with an average household income of $37,613 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 8.70% of the available work force and has growths 0.55% 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 32.40%. The number of physicians in Kellyville per 100,000 population = 57.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Kellyville = 36.9 inches and the annual snowfall = 6.8 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 83. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 234. 94 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 26.1 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 27, 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 Kellyville, Creek County, Oklahoma which are owned by the occupant = 62.35%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 41 years with median home cost = $59,400 and home appreciation of 1.01%. 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 $6.75 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 $3,226 per student. There are 16 students for each teacher in the school, 506 students for each Librarian and 422 students for each Counselor. 3.15% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 1.66% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 1.66% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).