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Introduction to Newcastle, Oklahoma
Newcastle, Oklahoma, in McClain county, is 9 miles W of Norman, Oklahoma and 15 miles S of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns that it shares the Oklahoma City metropolitan area with. Newcastle contains a population of approximately 5,434.
Newcastle History
The city of Newcastle started as a settlement along the Ozark Trail, now known as US Highway 62. Located along the South Canadian River, the city is named after the town of Newcastle, Texas. The city was incorporated as South Newcastle in 1962, but received its current name in 1965.
Newcastle and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Newcastle
Newcastle offers a wide variety of opportunities for recreation. One can plan family outings at the Westwood Water Park or the Fairmoore Park and Community Pool. Local celebrations include the Great Pumpkin Fest. Earlywine Park Golf Course provides facilities for local golfers.
Newcastle Transportation
Flights are available from Will Rogers World Airport.
Newcastle Higher Education
The University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City Community College, Oklahoma City University and Rose State College provide facilities for higher education.
Newcastle strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oklahoma):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 2% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 2% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Newcastle to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oklahoma (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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