Keyes, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Keyes, Oklahoma
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Location within Cimarron County and Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Cimarron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.36 sq mi (0.93 km2) |
| • Land | 0.36 sq mi (0.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,944 ft (1,202 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 276 |
| • Density | 767/sq mi (296.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
73947
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| Area code | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-39600 |
| GNIS ID | 1094354 |
Keyes is a small town located in Cimarron County, Oklahoma. It is in the United States. In 2020, about 276 people lived there.
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History of Keyes
Keyes was started in 1925 by a railroad company. This company was called the Elkhart and Santa Fe Railway. They named the town after a railroad engineer who had passed away.
Railroads were very important for connecting towns back then. The original railway line is now part of the Cimarron Valley Railroad. Another railroad, the Beaver, Meade and Englewood Railroad, also reached Keyes in 1931. However, those tracks were removed in 1972.
Geography and Location
Keyes is located in the panhandle of Oklahoma. This is the narrow strip of land at the very top of the state. The town covers a small area of about 0.4 square miles (about 1 square kilometer). All of this area is land.
You can find Keyes where U.S. Route 56 and Oklahoma State Highway 171 meet. It is about 16 miles northeast of Boise City. Boise City is the main town in Cimarron County. Keyes is also about 26 miles southwest of Elkhart, Kansas.
The closest major airport is Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport. This airport is about 91 miles away.
Population Changes
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 350 | — | |
| 1940 | 227 | −35.1% | |
| 1950 | 431 | 89.9% | |
| 1960 | 627 | 45.5% | |
| 1970 | 569 | −9.3% | |
| 1980 | 557 | −2.1% | |
| 1990 | 454 | −18.5% | |
| 2000 | 410 | −9.7% | |
| 2010 | 324 | −21.0% | |
| 2020 | 276 | −14.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, there were 324 people living in Keyes. These people lived in 131 households. About 88 of these households were families.
Most of the people in Keyes were White (94.1%). Some people were Native American or Asian. About 14.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, about 30.5% of households had children under 18. The average household had 2.47 people. The average family had 3.08 people. The median age in Keyes was 43.0 years old.
Economy and Industry
Keyes is located in an area called the Hugoton Friedrich Basin. This area is great for getting helium from natural gas.
A special plant was built near Keyes in 1958. This plant produces liquid helium. The Keyes Helium Company produces a lot of helium each year.
Transportation Routes
U.S. Route 56 is a highway that runs along the north side of Keyes. This road helps connect Keyes to other towns and areas.
Notable People from Keyes
- Jack Hoxie (1885–1965), a famous rodeo cowboy and silent movie actor from Hollywood.
See also
In Spanish: Keyes (Oklahoma) para niños
