Oklahoma City is the capital and largest city in the state. It's the county seat of Oklahoma County, the city ranks 31st among United States cities in population. Besides Oklahoma County, the sprawling city extends into Canadian, Cleveland, and Pottawatomie counties. It was founded during the Land Run of 1889.
The largest city in the state, Oklahoma City is located at the crossroads of I-35, I-40 and I-44 in the heart of Oklahoma. The second largest city in the continental U.S. based on geographical size, more than 1.1 million people call the Metro Oklahoma City area home. With more than a dozen communities surrounding it, Oklahoma City offers a diverse landscape of hip, urban culture and charming, old-fashioned neighborhoods for visitors and residents alike.
Besides the skyscrapers that cluster in the city's central business district, one of the more prominent landmarks downtown is the Crystal Bridge.
One of the more amazing sites in the Oklahoma City metro area, the Myriad Botanical Gardens is a 17-acre, nationally-renowned paradise of exotic plant life, tropical terrain and beautiful landscapes. There are two areas of the conservatory, a Tropical Rain Forest Zone and Dry Tropical Zone.
As a city that redefines itself, Oklahoma City's hip, spirited environment blends with its deep western heritage to create a place where culture and commerce thrive. With renowned festivals, national sporting events, treasure-filled museums and a variety of districts highlighting arts and entertainment, the possibilities for adventure and fun in Oklahoma City are endless.
The Bricktown Entertainment District, Oklahoma’s most unique entertainment destination and neighborhood, is the vibrant home to many restaurants, nightclubs, sporting facilities, shops, attractions, condos, and a spectacular canal. Located in the heart of downtown Oklahoma City, Bricktown, as it now stands, was once a warehouse neighborhood that has been magnificently restored. It has enjoyed a physical revival and gained immense popularity since the early 1980s, becoming a hot spot, known for its diverse and often varied entertainment options. Be it enjoying a baseball game at its AAA stadium, catching a movie at the Harkins Theatre, or drinking and dining at its many fabulous restaurants and nightspot there is always fun for the entire family.
Oklahoma City is going places, and so are its people. They're off to the ballet. Museums. Theatre. Golf courses. Philharmonic. Malls. To the lake, zoo, theme park and the big game.
This is an active, activity-filled city. One that enables its residents to enjoy an exceptional quality of life. The mild climate offers year-round sunshine. There's low traffic congestion and low pollution. Plus an abundance of arts. Excellence in education. A variety of recreation. And an ever-broadening cultural landscape.
Education is important. There is no question that an excellent workforce stems from a superior education system. And in Oklahoma and Oklahoma City, consistently improving the quality of the system and helping students succeed is a citywide focus.
Oklahoma City Public Schools is the state's largest district and is one of the few urban districts in the nation with a growing enrollment, due largely to the so-called 'MAPS for KIDs' city-wide improvement plan. The Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics in Oklahoma City is home to the state's most gifted math and science pupils.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $122,700
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 547,274. Oklahoma City covers 607.0 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 1,230 feet above sea level.
Area codes: 405, 580
Climate
Oklahoma City, 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 Oklahoma City 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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