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Small Town
America
Seminole
is reminiscent of many small towns in America. We have
experienced the ebb and flow of population migration from rural
areas to metropolitan communities and back to rural areas.
During the 1970s and again in the 1990s, the population of
Seminole County experienced migration gains above natural
increases. Like 505 other U.S. rural counties, out-migration
during the first decade of the 21st Century outpaced natural
increases. Of
course, the discovery of oil in the early 20th Century produced
the largest recorded population in the city's history. Seminole
bustled with the commerce of the Oil Industry and many other
establishments that developed to service the industry and its
workforce.
During
the last century, many of those businesses, churches, schools
and other institutions have remained – each cementing its legacy
in Seminole's history.
 From
local diners to other creative mom-and-pop establishments, small
town America lives and breathes in Seminole. It is an integral
part of our make-up that reinforces our less-hectic lifestyle.
Sure, we know how it is to be a city-dweller and we gladly
choose the country life. In Seminole, we enjoy the best of both
worlds without the high cost of keepin' up with the Joneses.
While
Seminole remains a viable part of Oklahoma's Oil Industry, gains
in Manufacturing have bolstered our local economy without
detracting from our landscape. Our little part of the planet is
teeming with activity designed to stimulate the mind, strengthen
the spirit and develop one's character.
In
Seminole, we welcome you to walk the street at night, fish at
dawn, golf in the afternoon and get to know your neighbor. Just
remember that Friday nights in the Fall mean Chieftain Football
and we'll all get along just fine.
Life Style
Climate:
Seminole is a city of about 7,000 hearty souls located in east
central Oklahoma. We enjoy 231 sunny days each year and average
334 flying days annually. The average January low is 28 degrees
while the average July high is 95 degrees. Average annual
rainfall is 38 inches and the average snowfall is just 4.5
inches.Cost
of Living: When it comes to our cost of living, we're happy
to report its just 67% of the national average.
Education:
In terms of education, Seminole
has 6 primary and secondary schools with approximately 1,550
students and 110 teachers.
Seminole is home to Seminole State College and is only 15
minutes from Oklahoma Baptist University and St. Gregory’s
University in Shawnee. East Central University, Ada, and the
University of Oklahoma, Norman, are both within 50 miles from
Seminole. The Gordon Cooper, Wes Watkins, and Pontotoc County
Career Technology Centers also provide valuable
occupational training and educational services to the community.
Healthcare:
The Integris Seminole Medical Center is a 32-bed, 12.4 million
dollar state-of-the-art facility with 14 acute care rooms, four
intesive care beds and 12 skilled nursing rooms. Built in 1999,
the 64,000 square-foot complex is located on 20 acres and serves
about 28,000 Seminole County residents. The J.D. Wood Clinic,
physician offices and a specialty clinic are located within the
hospital. Two family practice clinics are located adjacent to
the Medical Center.
 Outdoors:
Get up, get out, get moving! Seminole's answer to boredom and
blues includes golfing, lake activities, parks, riding trails
and more.
Centrally
Located: If you find yourself in need of a little faster
pace, we're an easy drive to our state's two largest
metropolitan areas - Oklahoma City is 60 miles to the west while
Tulsa is 87 miles to our east.
Fast Facts
You'll
find answers to your questions about everything from population
to employers to economy, housing and education. It's all in Fast
Facts.
Real Estate
Seminole
offers a variety of housing options from apartment dwelling to
home ownership. The median home cost is $60,000 so you'll find
something in every price range. If you need some room to roam,
you'll find plenty of land on which to build your dream home. We
have member realtors
and brokers at your service.
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