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Edmond is located 13 miles north of downtown Oklahoma City in the center of the state. Major interstate highways I-35 and I-44 serve Edmond and Interstate 40 is located 14 miles to the south. U.S. highway 77 also serves the community. The population of Edmond is approximately 69,000. Government Edmond is a chartered Manager-Council form of government. The mayor is elected at-large. Council members are elected from four Wards.
In the early 1880s, the Edmond area was undisturbed prairie with grazing herds of bison, black bears roaming the wooded creeks, and occasional bands of Indians hunting parties.
In 1887, after receiving a grant from Congress, the Santa Fe Railroad completed a north-south line between Arkansas City, Kansas and Gainesville, Texas. At mile 103 on this line, a coaling and watering station was built because of the availability of a "good” water spring. The station was initially called "Summit” as the highest point of the railroad grade between Cimarron and North Canadian Rivers; but prior to July 14, 1887, the official name of Edmond was filed by Santa Fe with the government.
The town of Edmond sprang up overnight during the great Oklahoma land run on April 22, 1889, when homesteads were staked around the Santa Fe station. The original plat for Edmond was prepared by the Seminole Town and Development Company, a newly formed syndicate with ties to the railroad. Many of the original streets were named for men associated with either the Santa Fe Railroad or the town syndicate. The first mayor and city officers were elected in May 1889, and Edmond’s population was 394 in the 1890 census.
On December 24, 1890, the Oklahoma territorial Governor signed a bill establishing Edmond as the site of a Normal School, which would provide two years of higher education for teachers. The first class was held in a church until the Normal School building was ready for occupancy in January of 1893.
The agriculture and trading center economy revolved around the railroad. During the early 1900s, trains stopped at Edmond bringing hardware, machines and farm implements and carrying away wheat, flour, cotton, corn, and cattle. In 1919, the Central Normal School was raised to the rank of a four-year teacher’s college; and in 1939, Central State College was authorized to grant degrees in other disciplines. Today, the University of Central Oklahoma remains a dynamic and integral part of our community.
Today Edmond is a fast-growing and prosperous city of more than 69,000 people. Edmond was selected the most outstanding community in its class for five years in a row by the State Chamber of Commerce and State Industrial Development Department.
Edmond stands astride the mainline of the Santa Fe Railroad and at the crossroads of I-35 and I-44, giving it a unique access to the major transportation arteries of the nation.
Very few, if any, cities can match the overall quality of life found in Edmond, Oklahoma. Comprising 94 square miles and located next to Oklahoma City, Edmond enjoys the friendliness of a small community, but is able to take advantage of the big city conveniences.
Why is Edmond known as the "prestige address” for living and working? The answer is easy. Edmond has beautifully landscaped home sites and neighborhoods, excellent schools, and the finest recreational facilities and access to many area attractions. It is hard to believe one city can have so many positive factors, yet Edmond does.


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City: Edmond
County: Oklahoma

Population
Data from the 2000 population census place the Edmond population at 68,315. This is an increase of 30.6% from 1990. 10.3% of the population of Oklahoma County resides in Edmond.
Area
1970
1980
1990
2000
City
16,633
34,637
52,310
68,315
County
527,717
568,933
599,611
660,448
30 Mile Radius
N/A
N/A
876,600
987,000

Percent Distributions of the Population by Race --2000
In Edmond, 86.6% of the population is White, 4.0% is Black, 2.3% is American Indian, and the remaining 7.1% is comprised of all other races.

Labor Force
The Oklahoma County average Labor Force was 334,201 in 2000. Participation rate in the county labor force constitutes 76.26% of males and 58.79% of females. (*See footnote on the last page for more info on labor.)
City Labor Force Factor
Male
Female
Total
Civilian Labor Force (1990)
15,292
12,735
28,027
Employed (1990)
14,760
12,170
26,930
Unemployed persons within 30 miles (2000)
6,520
5,570
12,090
Climate
The average January temperature in Edmond is 41 degrees Fahrenheit with a July temperature average of 90 degrees. The area receives an average of 31 inches of rain annually and 10 inches of snow. The average number of flying days is 334.

General Government
Edmond has a Chartered Manager/Council type of government. There is a comprehensive city plan and zoning. The city provides garbage service and municipal electricity.

Public Safety
Edmond has 83 full-time fire personnel and 83 full-time police officers. The city's fire insurance has a 4 classification while the adjacent area has a 9 classification.

Utility Providers
Utility services are provided primarily by the following carriers:
Electric - Municipal (Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority)
Natural Gas - Oklahoma Natural Gas Company
Telephone - Southwestern Bell Telephone Co.

Water System
Storage Capacity
Daily
Consumption
Pressure
In Mains
Source
Capacity
Ground: 15,000,000 GPD
Max:
22, 000,000 GPD
110 PSI
Lake Arcadia
12,000,000 GPD
Elevated: 3,000,000 GPD
Min:
6,000,000 GPD
50 PSI
and 45 water wells
Sanitation and Sewage Treatment
Edmond has an extended aeration/trickling filter digester system of treatment. The city's sewage treatment system is currently operating at approximately 97% of capacity.
Sewer Treatment Capacity and Load
Measurement
Capacity
Present Load
Gallons per Day
9,000,000
7,000,000
Population Equivalent
95,000
52,000
Express and Motor Freight
There are four express motor freight companies with terminals in Edmond. More than 40 additional carriers serve the city on an as-needed basis.

Distance to Major Cities
Oklahoma is centrally located in the U.S. The distance from Edmond to the following cities is:
City Miles to City Miles to
Atlanta
841
Memphis
476
Chicago
776
New Orleans
678
Dallas
219
New York
1,448
Denver
600
Oklahoma City
13
Detroit
1,006
San Francisco
1,653
Houston
459
St. Louis
493
Kansas City
346
Seattle
1,895
Los Angeles
1,349
Tulsa
102
Air Transportation
The nearest commercial airport is 20 miles from Edmond in Oklahoma City.This airport is a full service field with three runways, the longest having a total runway length of 10,000 feet. There are at least 7 major commercial airlines operating out of Will Rogers Airport. There are 20 air freight companies operating there.

Water Transportation
The nearest water transportation is the Port of Catoosa. It is 100 miles from Edmond and has a channel depth of 9 feet. It is connected via the Arkansas River to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.

Road System
Edmond is located on I-35 and is intersected by US 77 and SH 66. I-44 is approximately 2 miles south and I-40 is approximately 10 miles south.

Rail and Bus Availability
Edmond has 4 intrastate and interstate bus carriers. Rail service is provided by Santa Fe railroad with at least one local train daily.

Accommodations
The city has nearly 4 motels, 3 hotels and one "Bed & Breakfast" with more than 512 rooms. The largest banquet room in Edmond seats 600.

Housing
Edmond has 26,106 dwellings; 61.8% are owner-occupied, 29.3% are renter-occupied.

Places of Worship
Edmond residents have a choice from 57 Protestant churches and 2 Catholic churches, one Mormon, one Islam, and one Bah'A'I'.

Media
Edmond has 2 daily papers, access to 50 radio stations and 7 television stations as well as cable.

Tax Structure
Edmond's property tax rate is $105.55 per $1,000 assessed value for the year 2000. The fractional assessment percentage for real property is 11.00% and for personal property; 14.50%. The property tax is distributed as follows:
City
County
School
Other
Total
$0.00
$22.32
$67.51
$15.69
$105.55
Bond Indebtedness
School
City
County
$50,605,000
$140,000
$783,808
Sales Taxes
The city has a sales tax rate of 2.875%. In addition, the state levies a 4.5% tax rate on sales. Oklahoma County levies no sales tax.

Commercial Services
Within the city there are machine shops, tool and die services, and electric and motor repair services.

Educational Resources
Edmond has 24 primary and secondary schools with approximately 16,392 students and 1,024 teachers.
Type
Grades
Facilities
Enrollment
Teachers
Public
K-5
14
7,341
459
Public
6-8
4
4,105
264
Public
9-12
3
4,946
301
Private
K-12
3
N/A
N/A
Total
24
16,392
1,024
Located within Edmond proper is the University of Central Oklahoma, the third largest university in the state. Also located in Edmond is the private 4-year Oklahoma Christian University. Within the metro area are the University of Oklahoma, Southern Nazarene University, Rose State College, Oklahoma State University at Oklahoma City and Oklahoma City Community College. Oklahoma State University in Stillwater is 56 miles from Edmond. Two state-run career/technology schools, Francis Tuttle Technology Center and Metro Tech, are also found within distance of Edmond.

There is a public library in Edmond with nearly 80,000 volumes available to the townspeople.

Telecommunications
Edmond has 42 miles of fiber optic cable with several point of presence available. There is one analog central office.

Medical Facilities and Medical Practitioners
Edmond is home to 1 hospital with 139 beds. There are 14 clinics in Edmond and 6 nursing homes with 500 beds. Practicing in the Edmond area are 150 medical doctors, 7 osteopaths, 10 podiatrists, 18 chiropractors, 61 dentists and 20 optometrists.

Financial Institutions
Edmond has three local community banks, one credit union and several state/multi-national banks totaling deposits of approximately $500 million.

Industrial Financing
The Oklahoma Finance Authorities (OFA) provide low interest financing through the issuance of general obligation bonds. The loans are established at 300 basis points over cost. In a first mortgage position the loan can be up to $1.25 million. Many Oklahoma counties have voted approval of General Obligation Limited-Tax Bonds for economic development. The amount of bonds the counties can issue is limited to no more than could be retired by a special tax levy of 5 mills. The proceeds of the bonds are generally used to acquire or build a facility associated with the development project. Lease income from the facility is used to amortize the bonds.

Recreational Facilities
The citizens of Edmond have access to a number of recreational facilities.
Parks
Tennis Courts
Country Clubs
Swimming Pools
Golf
Courses
17
11
1
1
5
Other Attractions
Edmond is close to The Lazy E Arena, Frontier City Amusement Park, White Water and Remington Park Race Track.

Business
The employment and establishment data reported in the following table is for Oklahoma County.
It should be noted that this employment data excludes some types of employment, namely government and railroad employment. (Government employment in the Oklahoma City area is substantial, including the state capitol, Tinker Air Force Base and the FAA Aeronautical Center.)

Sector
# of Establishments
# Employed
Forestry, Fishing, Hunting & Ag Support
17
78
Mining
570
5,215
Utilities
33
1,317
Construction
1,622
14,223
Manufacturing
833
39,367
Wholesale Trade
1,473
21,208
Retail Trade
3,071
41,402
Transportation & Warehousing
452
13,277
Information
359
8,733
Finance & Insurance
1,641
18,783
Real Estate & Rental & Leasing
951
5,867
Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
2,414
17,628
Management of Companies & Enterprises
167
8,214
Admin., Support, Waste Mgt., Remediation Services
1,149
34,558
Educational Services
219
5,222
Health Care and Social Assistance
2,166
45,411
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
211
4,047
Accommodation & Food Services
1,472
29,165
Other Services (except public admin.)
2,080
18,300
Auxiliaries
59
4,354
Total
21,186
336,586
Source: Oklahoma County Business Patterns 1999
Major Employers
Major Employers Product/Service
Number Employed
Union Name
University of Central Oklahoma Education Services
1,639
Edmond Public Schools Education Services
1,818
City of Edmond Government
485
Fleming Foods Food Distributor
2,100
Edmond Regional Medical Center Medical Services
538
Oak Tree Golf & Country Club Recreational Services
220
Ralston Purina Pet Food
200
Amer. Grain Millers
Dobson Multi-Ser. Telecommunication
200
Fife Corporation Process Control
173
Winslow Associates Wooden Store Fixtures
455
Stik Strip Laminating Laminated ID Cards
157
Seagate Customer Service
130
Aurra Assemble Auto Elec. Comp.
130
Lyntone Belts Mens' Accessories
120
Bryant Nursing Center Nursing Home Services
92
Pelco Products, Inc. Traffic Signals
85
Acme Brick Brick
55
Other Community Information

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