Webb City, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Webb City, Oklahoma
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Location of Webb City, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Osage |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,099 ft (335 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 58 |
| • Density | 230.16/sq mi (88.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 40-79600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413460 |
Webb City is a small town in the northwest part of Osage County, Oklahoma, in the United States. It's not officially part of a city government. In 2020, 58 people lived there. This was a decrease from 62 people in 2010, and 95 people in 2000. The town was named after its founder, Horace Webb, who owned the land where it was built. The Webb City post office first opened on December 16, 1922.
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Webb City's Story
Horace W. Webb came from Missouri and settled near Grainola, Oklahoma in 1910. He bought more land and started the first school in the area. Webb City became an official town on his land in September 1921. The town's post office opened about a year later, in December 1922.
Oil Boom and Early Challenges
Webb City was at the northern end of the Burbank Oil Field, which was found in 1920. All the rights to minerals in Osage County belonged to the Osage tribe of American Indians. In 1924, the Osage Railway built a train line through the town. This line connected Shidler and Lyman, Oklahoma. Even though the oil discovery brought some money, Webb City never became a modern town. Water was hard to find, and there was no electricity. The main street for businesses was not paved, and most buildings were simple wooden structures.
Decline of the Town
The town started to shrink in the late 1920s as the oil boom ended. In 1928, a tornado caused a lot of damage. Many businesses did not rebuild after the storm. The town continued to decline during the Great Depression. Its high school closed in 1944, and students began going to school in Shidler. The elementary school also closed in 1956, and its students went to Shidler as well. The Osage Railway line was no longer used after 1955.
The first official count of people in Webb City was in 1930, showing 493 residents. After that, the number of people living there kept going down.
Where Webb City Is Located
Webb City is about 5 miles (8 km) northwest of Shidler. It is also about 30 miles (48 km) northwest of Pawhuska.
The United States Census Bureau says the town covers an area of 0.2 square miles (0.65 km2). All of this area is land.
People Living in Webb City
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 493 | — | |
| 1940 | 352 | −28.6% | |
| 1950 | 284 | −19.3% | |
| 1960 | 233 | −18.0% | |
| 1970 | 186 | −20.2% | |
| 1980 | 157 | −15.6% | |
| 1990 | 99 | −36.9% | |
| 2000 | 95 | −4.0% | |
| 2010 | 62 | −34.7% | |
| 2020 | 58 | −6.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 95 people living in Webb City. These people made up 35 households and 28 families. The town had about 379 people per square mile (146 per km2). There were 46 houses, with about 183 houses per square mile (71 per km2). Most people were White (77.89%), with some Native American (10.53%) and people of two or more races (11.58%).
Out of the 35 households, 40% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (71.4%) were married couples. About 20% of households were single people. A small number (5.7%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. On average, there were 2.71 people per household and 3.04 people per family.
The population was spread out by age. About 30.5% were under 18. About 7.4% were 18 to 24. The largest group, 28.4%, was 25 to 44 years old. About 18.9% were 45 to 64, and 14.7% were 65 or older. The average age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were about 132 males.
In 2000, the average income for a household in the town was $25,000. For a family, it was $17,500. Men earned more than women on average. The income per person in the town was $9,857. About 23.1% of families and 37.1% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included 54.5% of those under 18, but no one over 64.
Schools in Webb City
Students in Webb City attend schools that are part of the Shidler Public Schools district.
What People Do for Work
The area around Webb City mainly focuses on farming and raising animals. However, most people who live in Webb City and have jobs work in construction or sales.
See also
In Spanish: Webb City (Oklahoma) para niños
