Moore is a city in Cleveland County, and is part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area.
Situated next to the northern boundary of Cleveland County, Moore is the second largest city in the county and the ninth largest city in the state. Moore is less than twenty minutes from downtown Oklahoma City, Will Rogers World Airport, Tinker Air Force Base, the University of Oklahoma, the Federal Aviation Administration's Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, and thousands of businesses, industries, public and private schools, as well as recreational and cultural facilities.
Whether it be our award-winning public schools, a wonderful parks system, or the low crime rate Moore is at the epicenter of quality living.
Moore has earned exceptionally high marks for its schools, safety, fire protection and other municipal services.
A full complement of physicians, surgeons, dentists, optometrists, chiropractors and health agencies serve Moore citizens. Moore has two nursing homes and one assisted living center. A branch of the Cleveland County Health Department is also located in Moore. Numerous hospitals and other health care facilities are located in the metro area. Numerous hospitals and other health care facilities are located in the metropolitan area.
However, the best thing about Moore is the small town feel of quiet neighborhoods, peaceful parks and friendly Oklahoma people. As one new resident stated, “It just feels like home.”
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $107,887
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 51,106. Moore covers 21.7 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 1,253 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 73160 - Area code: 405
Climate
Moore, OK climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 93.10 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 26.20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 23 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 22 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Moore is 35.85 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 5.44 Inches.
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ninth largest city in the state. Moore is less than twenty minutes from downtown Oklahoma City, Will Rogers World Airport, Tinker Air Force Base, the University of Oklahoma, the Federal Aviation Administration's Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, and thousands of businesses, industries, public and private schools, as well as recreational and cultural facilities.