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Enid, Oklahoma

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

  • Indian Hills Shopping Center
  • Southern Heights Heritage Center and Museum
  • Great Salt Plains State Park
  • Railroad Museum of Oklahoma
  • Leonardo's Discovery Warehouse & Adventure Quest
  • Museum of the Cherokee Strip

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.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyEnid Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Enid Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Enid Affordability of Rents
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 10%Enid College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 11%Enid Well-Paid Single Women
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 11%Enid Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 14%Enid Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 17%Enid Racial Diversity
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 19%Enid Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Enid, OK

Comparing Enid 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 Citizens96
Age of the Population86
Female Share of the Population64
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Male Share of the Population57
Racial Diversity49
Well-Paid Single Men39
Well-Paid Single Women39

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults410
People Above Poverty47
People in Middle Class or Better38
Median Family Income29

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home56
Public Transportation Use18

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Affordability of Rents103
People Living Alone76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing74
Housing Recently Built45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals27

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime44
Low Property Crime32
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