Kiefer, Oklahoma facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kiefer, Oklahoma
Town
Location within Creek County, and the state of Oklahoma
Country	United States
State	Oklahoma
County	Creek
Area
• Total	2.40 sq mi (6.23 km2)
• Land	2.38 sq mi (6.16 km2)
• Water	0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2)
Elevation	696 ft (212 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	2,187
• Density	919.29/sq mi (354.96/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	74041
Area code(s)	539/918
FIPS code	40-39750
GNIS feature ID	2412832

Kiefer is a town located in Creek County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,187 people lived there. This was a big jump from 2010, when the population was 1,685. Even earlier, in 2000, only 1,026 people called Kiefer home.

History of Kiefer

Kiefer started out with a different name: "Praper." That's what it was called when its first post office opened in 1901. Around the same time, a railway line was built through Praper, connecting it to other towns. This railway is now operated by BNSF Railway.

Oil Boom Town

By 1906, Praper became a very busy place because of oil! It was a major shipping spot for crude oil from a nearby oil field called Glenn Pool. Because of all the oil activity, the post office was renamed "Kiefer" on December 12, 1906. The name Kiefer was chosen to honor one or more people named Kiefer who lived in the area.

Growing as a Town

Kiefer officially became a town on November 20, 1908. In 1910, the town had 1,197 people. By 1920, that number grew to 1,663.

In the early days, Kiefer was connected to Tulsa and Sapulpa by a streetcar line. This made it easier for people to travel between the towns.

A local newspaper called the Kiefer Searchlight was published weekly. It shared news about the town, the state, and the country.

Kiefer Today

Today, Kiefer is mostly a commuter town. This means that most people who live in Kiefer travel to other towns, especially Tulsa, for their jobs. However, Kiefer is also home to Bridge Crane Specialists, a company that designs and builds large crane systems.

You might also hear about the Kiefer Castle in town. It's a large house that looks like a fairy-tale castle!

Geography of Kiefer

Kiefer is in the eastern part of Creek County. U.S. Highway 75A runs right through the middle of town. If you go north on this highway for about 5 miles (8 km), you'll reach Sapulpa, which is the county seat. If you go south for about 5 miles (8 km), you'll get to Mounds.

Oklahoma State Highway 67 goes east from Kiefer for about 3 miles (5 km) to connect with U.S. Route 75 in Glenpool. From there, it's about 18 miles (29 km) north to downtown Tulsa.

The town covers a total area of about 2.4 square miles (6.1 km²). A very small part of this area, about 0.02 square miles (0.06 km²), is water.

Education in Kiefer

Kiefer has schools for all ages: an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school. The school sports teams are known as the Trojans.

Population Changes

In 2000, Kiefer had 1,026 people living in 373 homes. About 38.9% of these homes had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 2.75 people.

The population of Kiefer includes people of different backgrounds. In 2000, most residents identified as White, with a significant number identifying as Native American, and some from other backgrounds. About 3.12% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

The median age in Kiefer in 2000 was 33 years old. This means half the people were younger than 33 and half were older. About 29.7% of the population was under 18 years old.

See also

In Spanish: Kiefer (Oklahoma) para niños