Arapaho, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Arapaho, Oklahoma
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Location of Arapaho, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Custer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.70 sq mi (1.81 km2) |
| • Land | 0.70 sq mi (1.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,660 ft (510 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 668 |
| • Density | 955.65/sq mi (369.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73620
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-02500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412374 |
Arapaho is a small town in Oklahoma, United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Custer County. In 2020, about 668 people lived there. The town is located along U.S. Route 183 and is named after the Arapaho Native American tribe.
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Arapaho's Early Days and Growth
The land where Arapaho now stands was first mapped out in 1891. This happened before the Cheyenne-Arapaho land was opened for settlement on April 19, 1892. A U.S. post office was set up for the new community on March 23, 1892.
On April 19, 1892, many settlers arrived, just as expected. By the end of that day, about 400 land claims had been made. The town's first newspaper, The Arapahoe Arrow, started just 10 days later. Its name soon changed to The Arapahoe Bee.
Building the Town's Foundations
In its first few years, several church groups were formed in Arapaho. By 1894, the county courthouse and a school had been built. A library where people could borrow books was also open by May 1904.
The Oklahoma Territorial Legislature officially approved Arapaho as an incorporated town on March 2, 1905. The original county courthouse had burned down in 1896. A new one was finally built in 1935 using special government funds. It was made larger in 1985.
Where is Arapaho Located?
Arapaho is found along U.S. Route 183. It is located north of the city of Clinton. The town covers an area of about 0.7 square miles (1.8 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
Arapaho's Weather Patterns
Arapaho has a climate with warm summers and mild winters. Here's a look at the average temperatures and rainfall:
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 49.1 (9.5) |
54.4 (12.4) |
64.5 (18.1) |
74.6 (23.7) |
82.4 (28.0) |
91 (33) |
97.1 (36.2) |
95.7 (35.4) |
86.5 (30.3) |
75.7 (24.3) |
61.7 (16.5) |
51.2 (10.7) |
73.7 (23.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 24.0 (−4.4) |
28.5 (−1.9) |
37.0 (2.8) |
47.3 (8.5) |
56.6 (13.7) |
65.7 (18.7) |
70.4 (21.3) |
69.0 (20.6) |
61.2 (16.2) |
49.2 (9.6) |
37.3 (2.9) |
27.4 (−2.6) |
47.8 (8.8) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.9 (23) |
1.2 (30) |
2.0 (51) |
2.3 (58) |
4.9 (120) |
4.2 (110) |
2.1 (53) |
3.2 (81) |
3.7 (94) |
2.8 (71) |
1.8 (46) |
1.0 (25) |
30.2 (770) |
| Source: Weatherbase.com | |||||||||||||
Learning in Arapaho: Public Schools
Arapaho shares its public school system with the nearby town of Butler. The Arapaho-Butler Public School System runs two schools. There is an elementary school for students from pre-kindergarten to 6th grade. There is also a high school for students from 7th to 12th grade. Both schools are located next to each other in Arapaho. In 2000, a total of 280 students attended these two schools.
Who Lives in Arapaho?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 253 | — | |
| 1910 | 713 | 181.8% | |
| 1920 | 326 | −54.3% | |
| 1930 | 414 | 27.0% | |
| 1940 | 401 | −3.1% | |
| 1950 | 311 | −22.4% | |
| 1960 | 351 | 12.9% | |
| 1970 | 531 | 51.3% | |
| 1980 | 851 | 60.3% | |
| 1990 | 802 | −5.8% | |
| 2000 | 748 | −6.7% | |
| 2010 | 796 | 6.4% | |
| 2020 | 668 | −16.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, there were 796 people living in Arapaho. The town had about 1,067 people per square mile. There were 289 homes in the town.
About 87% of the people identified as White. Other groups included African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 5.6% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
The average age of people in Arapaho was 35 years old. About 29% of the population was under 18 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Arapaho (Oklahoma) para niños
