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Introduction to Elk City, Oklahoma
Elk City, Oklahoma, in Beckham county, is 79 miles NW of Lawton, Oklahoma and 106 miles W of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. There are 10,510 residents in the city.
Elk City History
Elk City was founded by Beeks Erick, Charles H. Dewaide, B.C. Hendricks, M.G. Robinson and J.N. Cook, who formed the Choctaw Townsite and Development Company. The first lot of the town was sold on March 20, 1901. The city was named because of its location at the head of Elk Creek. The city is located in Beckham County, which was founded on November 16, 1907 and was named after J. C. W. Beckham, the 35th Governor of Kentucky.
Elk City and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Elk City
The National Route 66 Museum, the Anadarko Basin Museum of Natural History and the Old Town Museum may prove interesting to those hoping to learn more about the area’s history. The Colonel Herring Park, Lions Park, Kiwanis Park, Ackley Park and Rotary Park provide amenities for several different types of recreation. Local festivals include the Fall Festival, Route 66 Day and the Oklahoma State Fiddlers Jam.
Elk City Transportation
Lawton-Fort Sill Airport is nearby.
Elk City Higher Education
One can pursue higher education at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Midwestern State University and Cameron University.
Elk City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oklahoma):
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| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 6% |  |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Elk City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oklahoma (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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