Piedmont, Oklahoma facts for kids
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City of Piedmont
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Location of Piedmont, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| Counties | Canadian, Kingfisher |
| Area | |
| • Total | 43.85 sq mi (113.58 km2) |
| • Land | 43.40 sq mi (112.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.46 sq mi (1.18 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,217 ft (371 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,402 |
| • Density | 170.56/sq mi (65.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73078
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| Area code(s) | 405 |
| FIPS code | 40-58700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411419 |
Piedmont is a city mostly located in Canadian County, Oklahoma, in the United States. A small part of the city also reaches into Kingfisher County. Piedmont is part of the larger Oklahoma City area.
In 2010, the city had 5,720 people. This was a big jump from 3,650 people in 2000. Piedmont is a "home rule" city. This means it has its own local government rules. It is run by a council-manager system.
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History of Piedmont
How Piedmont Started
The city of Piedmont was founded on land that was claimed during the Unassigned Land Run. This famous event happened on April 22, 1889. Dr. E. H. Long officially founded the town in 1903.
Railroad and Growth
Piedmont grew thanks to a railroad called the St. Louis, El Reno and Western Railway. This train line connected Guthrie to El Reno. Because of the railroad, Piedmont became a place where farmers could sell their crops. However, the railroad stopped running in 1924.
For the first half of the 1900s, Piedmont stayed a small, quiet farming town. But starting in the 1970s, more people began to move there. It became a popular "bedroom community." This means people lived in Piedmont but worked in nearby Oklahoma City. A new road, the "Northwest Expressway" (Oklahoma State Highway 3), helped the population grow a lot. It increased by 124%!
2011 Tornado Impact
On May 24, 2011, a very strong tornado hit Piedmont and the areas around it. This tornado was called the 2011 El Reno–Piedmont tornado. It was rated as an EF5, which is the strongest type of tornado.
The tornado destroyed about 180 homes in Piedmont. It caused over $20 million in damage to buildings and property. Sadly, two children also lost their lives because of the storm.
Where is Piedmont Located?
Piedmont is in the northeastern part of Canadian County. It is about 10 miles (16 km) north of Yukon. The city's southern edge touches the limits of Oklahoma City. The center of Piedmont is about 22 miles (35 km) northwest of the center of Oklahoma City.
The United States Census Bureau says that Piedmont covers a total area of about 44 square miles (114.1 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 43.4 square miles (112.9 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.46 square miles (1.2 square kilometers), is water.
Piedmont's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 255 | — | |
| 1920 | 213 | −16.5% | |
| 1930 | 148 | −30.5% | |
| 1940 | 151 | 2.0% | |
| 1950 | 120 | −20.5% | |
| 1960 | 146 | 21.7% | |
| 1970 | 269 | 84.2% | |
| 1980 | 2,016 | 649.4% | |
| 1990 | 2,522 | 25.1% | |
| 2000 | 3,650 | 44.7% | |
| 2010 | 5,720 | 56.7% | |
| 2020 | 7,402 | 29.4% | |
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Piedmont has many open plains. This means there are many farms and crops growing in the area.
In 2010, there were 5,720 people living in Piedmont. These people lived in 1,836 homes. The city had about 170 people per square mile (65.85 people per square kilometer).
In 2000, about 49.3% of homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (78.4%) were married couples living together. About 7.2% of homes had a female head of household with no husband present. The average home had about 2.98 people.
The population of Piedmont is spread out by age. About 31.3% of the people were under 18 years old. About 6.4% were 65 years or older. The average age in the city was 35 years.
Between 2006 and 2010, the average income for a family in Piedmont was about $85,313. The average income for a person in the city was $33,694. A small number of families, about 4.0%, lived below the poverty line.
Education in Piedmont
The Piedmont school district is quite large. For the 2021–2022 school year, it had 4,823 students. The district has seven different school buildings. These include an Early Childhood Center, three Elementary Schools, an Intermediate School, a Middle School, and a High School. The school sports teams are known as the "Wildcats."
Local News
Piedmont and the towns nearby get their local news from a newspaper. This newspaper is called the Piedmont-Surrey Hills Gazette.
See also
In Spanish: Piedmont (Oklahoma) para niños
