Tuttle, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Tuttle, Oklahoma
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Location of Tuttle, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Grady |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29.49 sq mi (76.37 km2) |
| • Land | 29.48 sq mi (76.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,250 ft (380 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,413 |
| • Density | 251.45/sq mi (97.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73089
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| Area code(s) | 405 |
| FIPS code | 40-75450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412118 |
| Website | cityoftuttle.com |
Tuttle is a city in Grady County, Oklahoma, United States. It's a growing community. In 2020, about 7,413 people lived there. This was a big jump from 6,010 people in 2010.
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History of Tuttle, Oklahoma
Tuttle started as a place for farming and ranching. It is located east of the famous Chisholm Trail. The town was officially planned in 1901. The land was bought from the Colbert Family, who were part of the Chickasaw people.
The town is named after James H. Tuttle. He was a local rancher. His family had ties to the Choctaw people. The railway for the St. Louis and San Francisco Railway was built on land from Frances Schrock, who was also Choctaw. Schrock Park in Tuttle is named after her. Tuttle got its own post office in 1902. It became an official city in 1906. At first, Tuttle was in Pickens County, which was part of the Chickasaw Nation.
Geography and Location
Tuttle is located in a low area near the South Canadian River. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 29.2 square miles (75.6 square kilometers) of land.
Tuttle is part of a fast-growing area. This area includes Newcastle and Blanchard. People sometimes call this the "Tri-City Area."
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 794 | — | |
| 1920 | 590 | −25.7% | |
| 1930 | 766 | 29.8% | |
| 1940 | 940 | 22.7% | |
| 1950 | 715 | −23.9% | |
| 1960 | 855 | 19.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,640 | 91.8% | |
| 1980 | 3,051 | 86.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,807 | −8.0% | |
| 2000 | 4,294 | 53.0% | |
| 2010 | 6,019 | 40.2% | |
| 2020 | 7,413 | 23.2% | |
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In 2010, there were 6,019 people living in Tuttle. There were 2,178 households. A household is a group of people living together. Most people in Tuttle are White. About 6.1% are Native American. About 3.5% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (33.5%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (67.9%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.61 people. The median age in the city was 37 years old. This means half the people were younger than 37, and half were older.
Economy and Jobs
Tuttle is mostly a farming community. Farmers there grow crops like wheat, cotton, corn, and alfalfa hay. They also raise cattle.
Braum's Dairy is a very large farm nearby. It's just outside Tuttle. Braum's sells its products in many states. Tuttle is also a "bedroom community" for Oklahoma City. This means many people who live in Tuttle travel to Oklahoma City for work.
Education in Tuttle
The Tuttle Public School system has five different buildings. Each building serves different age groups:
- Early Childhood Development (Pre-K and Kindergarten)
- Tuttle Elementary (grades 1–3)
- Tuttle Intermediate School (grades 4–5)
- Tuttle Middle School (grades 6–8)
- Tuttle High School (grades 9–12)
The school colors are cardinal red and white. Their mascot is the Tiger. The Tuttle Tigers are very good at sports! They have won 82 state championships. These wins are recognized by the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Athletic Association.
Tuttle High School Sports Championships
Here are some of the sports where the Tigers have won state championships:
- Baseball – 5 (1988, 2006, 2009, 2014, 2023)
- Cheerleading – 18 (Competitive State: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2009, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)
(Game Day State: 2018) - Football – 3 (2001, 2005, 2018)
- Girls Basketball – 1 (2021)
- Girls Golf – 1 (2011)
- Softball – 11 (1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2001, 2007, 2008, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020)
- Boys Track – 1 (2017)
- Wrestling – 42 (Tournament State: 1990, 1996, 1997, 2002, 2003, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
(Dual State: 1989, 1990, 1992, 1997, 1998, 2002, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
Tuttle has also been part of a TV series called "Independent Lens." This series looked at the topic of bullying.
The "Tigernado" Event
On May 6, 2015, Tuttle got a lot of attention. A tornado touched down near "Tiger Safari," which is a local safari park. People quickly nicknamed it "Tigernado". This name became popular on social media like Twitter. There were reports that tigers had escaped from the park. However, the owner later said these reports were not true. He confirmed that all the tiger enclosures were still safe.
Famous People from Tuttle
Many interesting people have come from Tuttle, Oklahoma. Here are a few:
- Clyde Conner – He used to play wide receiver for the National Football League's San Francisco 49ers.
- Blake Jarwin – He played tight end for the NFL's Dallas Cowboys.
- Alfred P. Murrah – He was a Chief Judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.
- Chad Richison – He is the founder and CEO of a company called Paycom Software, Inc.
- Jason White – He was a quarterback for the University of Oklahoma Sooners. He won the Heisman Trophy, a very famous award in college football.
See also
In Spanish: Tuttle (Oklahoma) para niños
