Konawa, OK

Konawa, Oklahoma

Introduction to Konawa, Oklahoma

Located just south of the California Road, the original wagon road to the gold fields of California, Konawa was well established in 1904 - three years before Oklahoma statehood. After years of growth with cotton and oil production, MKT (Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad) stopped rail service after a flood destroyed the bridge over the South Canadian River just south of town. OG&E (Oklahoma Gas & Electric) built the Seminole Power Plant in the late 70's and is now home to the Konawa Community Health Center and Jobri Industries.

Konawa Culture

The "All Night Singing" event features gospel groups from around Oklahoma and is usually held on the first Saturday evening in August at the Konawa City Park. Konawa has an active genealogy and historical society, Chamber of Commerce, Lions Club, Association for Restoration and Preservation, and a local paper, "The Konawa Leader."

Konawa Sports and Leisure

In addition to high school football, basketball, baseball, and softball games, Konawa is also home to a Band Day competition which is held on the first Saturday in October. Typically attended by 35 to 45 Oklahoma marching bands of all sizes, Band Day begins with a parade downtown which is quickly followed by field competition that lasts into the night. It's an event to remember for all who participate and attend.

Konawa Outdoors

Home to OG&E's Seminole Power Plant, Konawa is virtually on the banks of Konawa Lake - one of Oklahoma's premier trophy bass lakes. Hunting of deer and turkey is a popular pastime in the area.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Konawa, OK

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Konawa Almanac

Konawa Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Konawa Public Libraries

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Konawa Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Konawa residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Konawa High Schools (2004)

KONAWA HS
701 WEST SOUTH STREET
580-925-3221
Serves 153 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.4

Konawa Colleges

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