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Population:
28th largest U.S. State by population, with 3,687,050 people (2009 estimate).
Size:
20th largest state in the country by area, at 69,898 square miles.
Largest city: Oklahoma City
Median income:
$42,822 (2008 estimate)
Climate:
Yearly rainfall: 30.9 inches per year
Yearly snowfall: 9.5 inches per year in Oklahoma City; 10 inches per year in Tulsa.
Temperatures (High/Low) in capital city of Oklahoma City:
January, 47/26; July, 92/70 |
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Senior Life in Oklahoma
Oklahoma has a higher than national average of residents who are over the age of 65. Currently, 13.3 % of Oklahoma residents are seniors. The US average is 12.4%. There are currently almost 476,000 seniors in Oklahoma. This number will most certainly rise in the coming years, as well as the need for assisted living and long term care in Oklahoma
Economy:
Oklahoma is one of the leading producers of oil and natural gas in the country, and is currently the fifth biggest producer of wind energy. Forbes magazine recently called Oklahoma City the most “recession-proof city in America” because of its low unemployment, rising economic production and steady real estate market. Oklahoma has major corporate presences from Xerox, Boeing, Cox, UPS, and American Airlines. Aeronautics accounts for ten percent of Oklahoma's manufacturing production. Agriculturally, the state is known for its cattle, pork and wheat.
Noteworthy:
Oklahoma City is home to the National Cowboy Hall of Fame. |
Assisted Living Facility Monthly Rates, Oklahoma
(Private One Bedroom) |
| Region |
Minimum
Monthly Rate |
Maximum
Monthly Rate |
Median
Monthly Rate |
Median
Annual Rate |
Five-Year
Annual Growth* |
| Enid |
$2,240 |
$2,795 |
$2,300 |
$27,600 |
N/A |
| Lawton |
$1,700 |
$1,970 |
$1,895 |
$22,740 |
N/A |
| Oklahoma City |
$2,180 |
$3,600 |
$2,589 |
$31,065 |
3% |
| Tulsa |
$1,250 |
$3,800 |
$2,250 |
$27,000 |
-7% |
| Rest of State |
$1,250 |
$2,750 |
$2,126 |
$25,506 |
4% |
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Homemaker Services Hourly Rates, Oklahoma
(Non-Medicare Certified , Licensed) |
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| Region |
Minimum
Hourly Rate |
Maximum
Hourly Rate |
Median
Hourly Rate |
Five-Year
Annual Growth* |
| Enid |
$18 |
$18 |
$18 |
N/A |
| Lawton |
$15 |
$15 |
$15 |
N/A |
| Oklahoma City |
$16 |
$20 |
$18 |
2% |
| Tulsa |
$16 |
$18 |
$17 |
4% |
| Rest of State |
$16 |
$19 |
$18 |
4% |
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Home Health Aide Services Hourly Rates, Oklahoma
(Non-Medicare Certified , Licensed) |
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| Region |
Minimum
Hourly Rate |
Maximum
Hourly Rate |
Median
Hourly Rate |
Five-Year
Annual Growth* |
| Enid |
$21 |
$21 |
$21 |
N/A |
| Lawton |
$15 |
$15 |
$15 |
N/A |
| Oklahoma City |
$15 |
$21 |
$18 |
3% |
| Tulsa |
$16 |
$22 |
$18 |
4% |
| Rest of State |
$16 |
$19 |
$19 |
5% |
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Home Health Aide Services Hourly Rates, Oklahoma
(Medicare Certified) |
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| Region |
Minimum
Hourly Rate |
Maximum
Hourly Rate |
Median
Hourly Rate |
Five-Year
Annual Growth* |
| Enid |
$25 |
$35 |
$30 |
14% |
| Lawton |
$45 |
$90 |
$50 |
31% |
| Oklahoma City |
$14 |
$120 |
$30 |
18% |
| Tulsa |
$16 |
$90 |
$30 |
16% |
| Rest of State |
$15 |
$95 |
$55 |
4% |
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Home Health Aide Services Hourly Rates, Oklahoma
(Both Provider Types) |
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| Region |
Minimum
Hourly Rate |
Maximum
Hourly Rate |
Median
Hourly Rate |
| Enid |
$21 |
$35 |
$24 |
| Lawton |
$15 |
$90 |
$32 |
| Oklahoma City |
$14 |
$120 |
$24 |
| Tulsa |
$16 |
$90 |
$23 |
| Rest of State |
$15 |
$95 |
$36 |
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| Adult Day Health Care Daily Rates, Oklahoma |
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| Region |
Minimum
Daily Rate |
Maximum
Daily Rate |
Median
Daily Rate |
Median
Annual Rate* |
| Enid |
$45 |
$45 |
$45 |
$11,700 |
| Lawton |
$45 |
$45 |
$45 |
$11,700 |
| Oklahoma City |
$45 |
$50 |
$45 |
$11,700 |
| Tulsa |
$45 |
$45 |
$45 |
$11,700 |
| Rest of State |
$45 |
$45 |
$45 |
$11,700 |
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Nursing Home Daily Rates, Oklahoma
(Semi-Private Room ) |
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| Region |
Minimum
Daily Rate |
Maximum
Daily Rate |
Median
Daily Rate |
Median
Annual Rate |
Five-Year
Annual Growth* |
| Enid |
$110 |
$145 |
$130 |
$47,450 |
4% |
| Lawton |
$122 |
$126 |
$123 |
$44,955 |
N/A |
| Oklahoma City |
$103 |
$145 |
$124 |
$45,260 |
4% |
| Tulsa |
$100 |
$158 |
$130 |
$47,450 |
5% |
| Rest of State |
$100 |
$138 |
$128 |
$46,632 |
6% |
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Nursing Home Daily Rates, Oklahoma
(Private Room) |
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| Region |
Minimum
Daily Rate |
Maximum
Daily Rate |
Median
Daily Rate |
Median
Annual Rate |
Five-Year
Annual Growth* |
| Enid |
$126 |
$175 |
$135 |
$49,275 |
3% |
| Lawton |
$125 |
$132 |
$128 |
$46,888 |
N/A |
| Oklahoma City |
$142 |
$206 |
$155 |
$56,575 |
6% |
| Tulsa |
$100 |
$206 |
$150 |
$54,750 |
4% |
| Rest of State |
$110 |
$165 |
$139 |
$50,695 |
6% |
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