Okeene, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Okeene, Oklahoma
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Interior of St. Anthony's Church
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Location of Okeene, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Blaine |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.26 sq mi (5.86 km2) |
| • Land | 2.26 sq mi (5.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,217 ft (371 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,090 |
| • Density | 481.45/sq mi (185.93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73763
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-54150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413076 |
Okeene is a small town in Blaine County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,090 people lived there. The town's name is a mix of the last letters from the names of two Native American tribes: Cherokee and Cheyenne.
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Where is Okeene Located?
Okeene is in the northeastern part of Blaine County. It sits where two state highways, Highway 8 and Highway 51, meet.
- Highway 8 goes south about 23 miles to Watonga. Watonga is the main town in Blaine County.
- Highway 8 also goes northwest about 20 miles to Fairview.
- Highway 51 goes east about 24 miles to Hennessey.
- Highway 51 also goes west about 17 miles to Canton.
The United States Census Bureau says that Okeene covers an area of about 2.26 square miles (5.86 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Okeene?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 920 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,084 | 17.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,035 | −4.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,079 | 4.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,170 | 8.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,164 | −0.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,421 | 22.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,601 | 12.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,343 | −16.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,240 | −7.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,204 | −2.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,090 | −9.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,240 people living in Okeene. There were 504 households, which means 504 groups of people living together. About 29.6% of these households had children under 18.
The average age of people in Okeene in 2000 was 41 years old. About 25.4% of the population was under 18 years old.
Okeene's Schools
Okeene has its own public school system. This system includes:
- An elementary school for younger students.
- A middle school for students in their early teens.
- A high school for older students.
Historic Places in Okeene
Okeene is home to some interesting historic sites.
St. Anthony of Padua Church
This church started being built on December 20, 1921. It was finished in 1924. Building it cost $85,000, not including all the free work and materials people gave. It is one of the oldest churches in Oklahoma.
Other Historic Sites
There are three other sites in Okeene that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important historical places.
- The Okeene Flour Mill is located off Oklahoma State Highway 51.
- The Sooner Co-op Association Elevator (West) is at 302 West F Street.
- The Shinn Family Barn is located to the southeast of town.
Images for kids
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Interior of St. Anthony's Church
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Location of Okeene, Oklahoma
See also
- In Spanish: Okeene (Oklahoma) para niños
