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Blackwell, OK


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Blackwell, Oklahoma

Introduction to Blackwell, Oklahoma

Blackwell, Oklahoma, in Kay county, is 61 miles S of Wichita, Kansas. There are 7,668 residents in the city.

Blackwell History

Blackwell was founded by Colonel Andrew Jackson Blackwell in 1893. Blackwell later went on to become the first mayor of the town. Prior to that, the Native Americans inhabited this land. Blackwell was struck by a F5 tornado on May 25, 1955, and suffered extensive damage.

Blackwell and nearby Attractions

  • Blackwell Plaza Shopping Center
  • Top of Oklahoma Museum
  • Kaw Lake
  • Tonkawa Tribal Museum
  • Marland Estate Mansion

Things To Do In Blackwell

While staying in Blackwell, visitors can plan a trip to the Tonkawa Tribal Museum and the Marland Estate Mansion. The Top of Oklahoma Museum provides insight into the history of the area. Blackwell hosts the Kay County Free Fair every September as well.

Blackwell Transportation

Stillwater Regional Airport is the nearest air transportation facility.

Blackwell Higher Education

Cowley County Community College, Langston University and Oklahoma State University are all nearby.

High Points

Blackwell strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oklahoma):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyBlackwell Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyBlackwell Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 14%Blackwell Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Blackwell, OK

Comparing Blackwell to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oklahoma (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens97
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Age of the Population77
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Racial Diversity35
Well-Paid Single Men25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty36
People in Middle Class or Better25
College Educated Adults24
Median Family Income15

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work79
Working at Home56
Public Transportation Use25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Affordability of Rents108
People Living Alone66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48
Housing Recently Built21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime68
Low Property Crime54

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