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Comanche, Oklahoma
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Location of Comanche, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Stephens |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.27 sq mi (11.06 km2) |
| • Land | 4.24 sq mi (10.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,378 |
| • Density | 325.31/sq mi (125.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73529
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-16450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410206 |
Comanche is a city in Stephens County, Oklahoma, United States. In 2020, about 1,378 people lived there.
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History of Comanche
Comanche is a small city in southwest Oklahoma. It is surrounded by rolling fields, farms, and forests. You can also find oil fields and ranches nearby.
This area was once part of the huge Louisiana Purchase. Later, in 1855, some of this land became Indian Territory. This land was set aside for several Native American tribes, including the Five Civilized Tribes. Comanche then became part of the Chickasaw Nation. It was known as Comanche, Indian Territory, until Oklahoma became a state in 1907.
The city has had a few different names over time. The first settlers lived north of the current spot and called their settlement Tucker. When the Rock Island Railroad arrived in 1892, a Native American landowner named Johnny D. Wilson gave the city its current location along the railroad. The Tucker post office moved there in 1893.
Many people wanted to name the town Wilson Town. Others called it Border Queen because of the big yearly celebrations held there. However, Mr. Wilson insisted it be named Comanche. He chose this name because of the Comanche Indians who used to live in the area.
Comanche officially became a town on November 23, 1898. It is located about 2 miles (3.2 km) east of where it is today. In the past, cattle were moved from Texas through this area to Kansas. From Kansas, they were shipped east. Parts of this old cattle trail can still be seen today.
Geography
Comanche covers an area of about 4.6 square miles (11.9 km2). All of this area is land.
Climate
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F | 49.3 | 54.8 | 64.2 | 74.1 | 81.3 | 88.9 | 94.9 | 94.1 | 85.5 | 75.4 | 63.1 | 52.8 | 73.2 |
| Mean daily minimum °F | 25.6 | 30.6 | 39.4 | 50.8 | 58.7 | 66.9 | 71.3 | 70.1 | 62.8 | 50.9 | 39.7 | 29.9 | 49.7 |
| Average precipitation inches | 1.2 | 1.7 | 2.6 | 3 | 5.1 | 4 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 4.4 | 3.4 | 2.2 | 1.5 | 33.7 |
| Mean daily maximum °C | 9.6 | 12.7 | 17.9 | 23.4 | 27.4 | 31.6 | 34.9 | 34.5 | 29.7 | 24.1 | 17.3 | 11.6 | 22.9 |
| Mean daily minimum °C | −3.6 | −0.8 | 4.1 | 10.4 | 14.8 | 19.4 | 21.8 | 21.2 | 17.1 | 10.5 | 4.3 | −1.2 | 9.8 |
| Average precipitation mm | 30 | 43 | 66 | 76 | 130 | 100 | 58 | 61 | 110 | 86 | 56 | 38 | 860 |
| Source 1: weather.com | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: Weatherbase.com | |||||||||||||
Population
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 547 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,301 | 137.8% | |
| 1920 | 1,427 | 9.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,704 | 19.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,533 | −10.0% | |
| 1950 | 2,083 | 35.9% | |
| 1960 | 2,082 | 0.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,862 | −10.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,937 | 4.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,695 | −12.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,556 | −8.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,663 | 6.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,378 | −17.1% | |
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In 2000, Comanche had 1,556 people living in 642 households. The average household had about 2.4 people. About 25.5% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age was 38 years.
Education
Students in Comanche attend schools that are part of the Comanche Public School system. There is also a branch of Cameron University nearby in Duncan.
Notable People
- Alvin Dark: He was born in Comanche. He was a famous baseball player and manager. He won the World Series as a player with the New York Giants in 1954. He also won as a manager with the Oakland Athletics in 1974.
- Viola Fletcher: She was born in Comanche in 1914. She is known as a survivor of the Tulsa race massacre.
- Boyd Franklin Morgan: He was an actor and played American football for the Washington Redskins.
Fun Things to Do
There are many outdoor activities to enjoy near Comanche.
Lake Activities
Waurika Lake is a large lake, about 10,000 acres (40 km2) in size. It is located about 8 to 10 miles (13 to 16 km) southwest of Comanche. At Waurika Lake, you can go camping, swimming, fishing, boating, and hunting. Comanche Lake is smaller and is about 3 miles (4.8 km) east on Highway 53. It offers similar fun activities.
Media
The local newspaper for Comanche and the surrounding area is "The Comanche Times." It is published weekly.
See also
In Spanish: Comanche (Oklahoma) para niños
