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Introduction to Enid, Oklahoma
Enid, Oklahoma, in Garfield county, is 56 miles NW of Edmond, Oklahoma and 67 miles N of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The city has a population of 47,045.
Enid History
Enid was founded in 1893, when the Cherokee Outlet was opened. It is believed that the city was named after a character in the "Idylls of the King," a story written by Alfred Lord Tennyson. The city is the county seat of Garfield County. The economy of the city largely depends on oil and agriculture.
Enid and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Enid
The Museum of the Cherokee Strip, the Southern Heights Heritage Center and Museum, the Railroad Museum of Oklahoma and Midgley Museum provide insight into the history of the area. Some of the local parks include Frisco Park, Hoover Park, the Weldon Park and Bird Sanctuary, Oakwood Naturse Park and the WaterWorks Lake Park. Golfers can enjoy a round at the Meadowlake Municipal Golf Course, Pheasant Run Golf Club, Rolling Meadows Golf Club, Golden Oaks Golf Course or at the Oakwood Country Club. Every year, the city hosts the Cherokee Strip Days, the Tri-State Music Festival, the Garfield County Fair and Oktoberfest.
Enid Transportation
Stillwater Regional Airport is nearby.
Enid Higher Education
Higher studies can be pursued at Langston University, Southern Nazarene University and the University of Central Oklahoma.
Enid 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 2% |  |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Enid to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oklahoma (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
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