Lone Wolf, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Lone Wolf, Oklahoma
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Location of Lone Wolf, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Kiowa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.52 sq mi (1.35 km2) |
| • Land | 0.52 sq mi (1.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,562 ft (476 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 373 |
| • Density | 717.31/sq mi (276.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73655
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-43850 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412911 |
Lone Wolf is a small town in Kiowa County, Oklahoma, United States. In 2020, about 373 people lived there. The town was named after Chief Lone Wolf (1843–1923). He was a brave leader of the Kiowa people who fought to protect their way of life.
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History of Lone Wolf
The town of Lone Wolf started in August 1901. This was when the Kiowa-Comanche-Apache Reservation opened for new settlers. The town was built along the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad. When Oklahoma became a state in 1907, Lone Wolf had 307 people. Since it began, Lone Wolf's economy has mostly relied on farming, especially growing wheat.
Geography and Location
Lone Wolf is a small town, covering about 0.5 square miles (1.35 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
Lake Altus-Lugert is a large lake located about 6 miles (10 km) southwest of Lone Wolf.
Climate in Lone Wolf
The weather in Lone Wolf changes throughout the year. Summers are usually hot, and winters are mild to cool. The town gets some rain, especially in spring and early summer.
| Climate data for Lone Wolf, Oklahoma | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 48.7 (9.3) |
53.9 (12.2) |
63.8 (17.7) |
74.1 (23.4) |
82.1 (27.8) |
90.4 (32.4) |
96 (36) |
94.3 (34.6) |
85.6 (29.8) |
75.2 (24.0) |
61.6 (16.4) |
51.5 (10.8) |
73.1 (22.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 24.0 (−4.4) |
29.1 (−1.6) |
37.7 (3.2) |
48.5 (9.2) |
58.0 (14.4) |
67.3 (19.6) |
72.4 (22.4) |
70.6 (21.4) |
62.4 (16.9) |
49.8 (9.9) |
37.7 (3.2) |
27.8 (−2.3) |
48.8 (9.3) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.8 (20) |
1.2 (30) |
1.7 (43) |
1.9 (48) |
4.4 (110) |
3.7 (94) |
1.9 (48) |
2.4 (61) |
3.4 (86) |
2.7 (69) |
1.4 (36) |
0.9 (23) |
26.4 (670) |
| Source 1: weather.com | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: Weatherbase.com | |||||||||||||
Population and People
The number of people living in Lone Wolf has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from 1910 to 2020:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 677 | — | |
| 1920 | 657 | −3.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,023 | 55.7% | |
| 1940 | 783 | −23.5% | |
| 1950 | 660 | −15.7% | |
| 1960 | 617 | −6.5% | |
| 1970 | 584 | −5.3% | |
| 1980 | 613 | 5.0% | |
| 1990 | 576 | −6.0% | |
| 2000 | 500 | −13.2% | |
| 2010 | 438 | −12.4% | |
| 2020 | 373 | −14.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 500 people living in Lone Wolf. Most people were White, but there were also people who identified as African American, Native American, or from other backgrounds. Some people were also Hispanic or Latino.
About a quarter of the town's population was under 18 years old. The average age of people in Lone Wolf was 40 years.
Interestingly, some Roman Catholic people from a group called Banat Bulgarians settled in Lone Wolf. They came mostly from Romania in the 1920s and 1930s and worked in farming.
See also
In Spanish: Lone Wolf (Oklahoma) para niños
