Norman is a major city in Cleveland County, Oklahoma and is part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area. Norman is situated approximately 20 miles south of downtown Oklahoma City and is the third largest city in the state. It is the business and employment center of Cleveland County.
Welcome to Norman, Oklahoma, home of the University of Oklahoma and many great attractions including the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, Lake Thunderbird State Park, and Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art. In addition, Norman boasts twenty-five festivals and events, five golf courses, historical attractions, antique shops, OU sports, and fun activities for the entire family.
Norman is the gateway to the Southwest. It is a university town (University of Oklahoma and home of the Sooners) with about 20,000 students. It is a very service-oriented community, where people are continuously involved in one or more volunteer activities.
To get a true picture of a community, many people look at the major employers—manufacturers, businesses and organizations that bring people to town for jobs and contribute to the quality of life enjoyed by residents.
Norman is known as an education community—a logical distinction because two of the city’s top employers are the University of Oklahoma and the Norman Public School System. The health care needs of many central and south central Oklahoma residents are served by Norman’s medical community. Norman Regional Hospital has experienced significant growth during the last several years, making it the second largest employer in the community.
Norman's picture-book Main Street is a great source of pride for Normanites, as are the many shady, tree-lined housing areas that surround the OU campus. The west side of town has seen the most development in recent years, including affluent areas like Brookhaven, a sprawling neighborhood of townhomes, apartments, large estates and upscale retail and dining. Growth in Norman is also occurring close to campus, where there are infill developments underway that are making Norman a denser, and more chic college town. The central and eastern sections of town are older and include the areas around the OU campus and downtown. Both areas retain their historic appearance and resemble what most people would think of as the core area of a college town.
The Norman Public School system has been recognized both on the state and national levels for exceptional teachers and instructional programs.
Norman is known as an education community because of its three nationally recognized educational facilities—Norman Public Schools, Moore Norman Technology Center, and the University of Oklahoma.
Norman has the tenth largest student population in the state with 12,970 students. The school district’s boundaries cover 161 square miles in Cleveland and McClain counties.
As the leading health care organization in south central Oklahoma, Norman Regional Health System serves healthcare needs, promotes wellness and improves the health status of the region. The Health System’s acute-care hospital on the Porter Avenue Campus has 337 licensed beds and offers a full range of services. Moore Medical Center has 45 licensed beds and provides general medical and surgical needs, physical therapy, obstetrical services, 24-hour emergency services and close-to-home diagnostic imaging to the Moore community.
Norman is a family-friendly town with many activities the whole family can enjoy, including attending OU sporting events, swimming, horseback riding, visiting a zoo, playing miniature golf, driving race carts, and attending a host of events held at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds.
A friendly town to raise your family--Norman is a community of caring families involved at all levels with schools, civic organizations and fund raising groups.
Living in Norman is the perfect choice.
Housing Cost
Living in Norman is very reasonable and affordable. In fact, housing costs and the cost of living are below the national average.
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $142,700
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 106,707. Norman covers 177.0 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 1,170 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 73019, 73026, 73069, 73070, 73071, 73072 - Area code: 405
Climate
Norman, 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 93.90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 23.20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 24 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 26 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Norman is 37.65 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 5.31 Inches.
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