Chickasha, OK β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Grady County Β· Oklahoma

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Chickasha based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Chickasha
National Avg
Oklahoma Avg
Population: 61Income: 37Home Value: 11Safety: 100Education: 19Median Age: 62Climate: 50Cost of Living: 42

Quick Stats

Population

16,349

2023 ACS

Median Income

$55,039

2023

Median Home Value

$113,200

2023

Median Rent

$879

2023

Median Age

36.9

Unemployment

6.1%

Cost of Living Index

84.7

100 = national avg

Chickasha is a city in Grady County, Oklahoma, with a population of 16,349 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Chickasha is one of the communities in Oklahoma.

The median household income in Chickasha is $55,039, and the median home value is $113,200. The cost of living index is 84.7 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $879 per month. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, and the median age is 36.9 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

16,349

Male

8,043

49.2%

Female

8,306

50.8%

Median Age

36.9

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

13.4%

High School or Higher

42.0%

Foreign Born

2.7%

Veterans

5.1%

Married

37.2%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.415

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

74.7%

Foreign Born

2.7%

White
74.7%
Black
6.5%
Asian
0.5%
Native American
5.2%
Two or More
11.1%
Other
2.1%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

9.0%

1,476 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

91.0%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
1,017 (68.9%)
Puerto Rican
145 (9.8%)
Dominican
40 (2.7%)
Salvadoran
11 (0.7%)
Guatemalan
10 (0.7%)
Other Hispanic
254 (17.2%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Filipino
3 (3.7%)
Korean
14 (17.1%)
Laotian
59 (72.0%)
Other Asian
5 (6.1%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Navajo
7 (0.8%)
Choctaw
26 (3.1%)
Other Native American
810 (96.0%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

15,514

English Only

95.2%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

549 speakers

Limited English

1.1%

Language Distribution

Spanish
549 (3.5%)
Other Languages
117 (0.8%)
Other Asian
33 (0.2%)
German
32 (0.2%)
Other Indo-European
5 (0.0%)
Vietnamese
5 (0.0%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

98.8%

Limited English Proficiency

1.1%

Spanish
27.1% limited English
Other Asian
90.9% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

831

5.1% of population

Disability Rate

29.7%

247 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$50,398

Unemployment Rate

4.0%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
31.5%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
12.2%
Vietnam
30.7%
Korea
8.8%
World War II
2.8%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
11.9%
35-54
29.0%
55-64
13.5%
65-74
21.1%
75+
24.5%

Male Veterans

770

92.7%

Female Veterans

61

7.3%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$50,398

Non-Veteran Income

$27,517

Difference

$22,881

83.2% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

247

Without Disability

584

Disability Rate

29.7%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

7,772

#1 Ancestry

German

10.5% (1,711)

#2 Ancestry

English

9.6% (1,576)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

8.4% (1,369)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
10.5%
English
9.6%
Irish
8.4%
American
7.2%
Scottish
1.7%
European
1.6%
French
1.2%
Dutch
1.1%
Italian
0.8%
Norwegian
0.8%
Polish
0.7%
Swedish
0.7%
Scotch-Irish
0.6%
West Indian
0.5%
Sub-Saharan African
0.5%
Russian
0.4%
Welsh
0.4%
British
0.3%
Czech
0.2%
Portuguese
0.2%

Families & Households

Total Households

6,391

Family Households

3,759

58.8%

Married Couples

2,689

42.1%

Non-Family Households

2,632

41.2%

Single Mother Households

823

12.9%

Single Father Households

247

3.9%

Living Alone

2,165

33.9%

Children Under 18

Total Children

3,000

In Married Couple

1,759

58.6%

With Single Mother

979

32.6%

With Single Father

262

8.7%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$71,214

Married Couple Income

$82,923

Single Mother Income

$33,725

Single Father Income

$58,831

Avg Family Size

2.4

Avg Non-Family Size

2.5

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

409

Grandparents Responsible

207

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$55,039

-25% vs national

Per Capita Income

$32,439

-13% vs national

Poverty Rate

18.9%

+39% vs national

Gini Index

0.4756

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

6.1%

+18% vs national

SNAP Recipients

18.3%

of households

How Chickasha Compares

Chickasha vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Chickasha is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Chickasha. The median household income here is $55,039.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
22.1%
$25-50K
22.6%
$50-75K
17.7%
$75-100K
17.9%
$100-150K
12.3%
$150-200K
2.9%
$200K+
4.6%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

6.1%

+23% vs OK avg

Labor Force

7,836

Employed

7,336

Mean Commute

18 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

13.4%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

42.0%

of adults 25+

Median Age

36.9

Work from Home

3.4%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

84.7

100 = national avg

-15.3 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$37,277

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$88,110

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
78.1
Food
92.1
Transportation
83.4
Healthcare
93.7
Utilities
90.9

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$765

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,004

per month

The median household income in Chickasha, OK is $55,039, which is 24.8% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $32,439. The poverty rate of 18.9% is higher than the OK state average of 18.5%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4756, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, compared to the state average of 5.0%. The labor force is 7,836. 13.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 18 minutes, with 3.4% working from home. About 79.5% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 84.7, which is 15.3% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 78.1. A single adult needs to earn approximately $37,277 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$169,400

Median List Price

$169,900

Price Per Sq Ft

$125

Days on Market

49

Active Inventory

67

Months of Supply

3.5

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$149,323

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

10.5%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

41.7%

Sale-to-List Ratio

94.9%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
10.5%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
41.7%
Listings with Price Drops
32.8%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↑ 16.8%List Price ↑ 0.0%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

19

New Listings

19

Pending Sales

24

Homes Sold ↑ 0.0%New Listings ↓ 42.4%Pending ↓ 14.3%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$125

Median List $/SF

$107

Sale $/SF ↑ 20.2%List $/SF ↓ 5.3%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Chickasha, OK? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Oklahoma City, OK metro area, home prices have risen 244.1% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 113.8%. The 10-year growth rate is 76.5%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 45.7%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 9.1%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Oklahoma City, OK housing market rather than Chickasha alone.

40yr ↑ 244.1%20yr ↑ 113.8%10yr ↑ 76.5%5yr ↑ 45.7%2yr ↑ 9.1%Q1 1977 β†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Oklahoma City, OK

Chickasha vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Chickasha is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$113,200

Median Rent

$879

Total Housing Units

7,735

Vacancy Rate

17.4%

Owner Occupied

52.4%

Renter Occupied

47.6%

Median Property Tax

$775

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$704

Housing Types

Single Family
77.4%
Multi-Family
17.9%
Mobile Home
4.7%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$775

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.69%

of home value

Median Home Value

$113,200

Estimated Mean Tax

$993

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($775) by the median home value ($113,200). In Chickasha, OK, this works out to an effective rate of 0.69%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Chickasha, OK is $169,400 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 49 days on the market. 10.5% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 3.5 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $125. The median rent is $879 per month (Census ACS). About 52.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1969. There are 7,735 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $775. The effective tax rate is 0.69%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

3.12

per 1,000 residents

+20% vs national

Property Crime Rate

18.49

per 1,000 residents

+8% vs national

Total Crimes

367

2024

Violent Clearance

34%

cases solved

Property Clearance

8%

cases solved

YoY Change

-12.6%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Chickasha Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Chickasha vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Chickasha is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↓ 57.3%Property ↓ 36.1%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Chickasha police solve 46% of aggravated assault cases but only 0% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent10.060.0%
RapeViolent140.827.1%
RobberyViolent30.1833.3%
Aggravated AssaultViolent352.0645.7%
BurglaryProperty865.075.8%
Larceny/TheftProperty20311.969.9%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty251.470.0%

Chickasha, OK reported 53 violent crimes and 314 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 3.12 per 1,000 residents is 20.1% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 34% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 203 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 20.0% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2024533143.1218.49
2023604303.5725.60
2022755754.6835.87
2021756634.5740.40
2020805864.8535.56
2019714514.3327.51
2018634363.8626.73
2017914925.5229.84
20161105026.6330.28
20151204757.3128.95

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

75.7

Relatively Low

Expected Annual Loss

75.9

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

42.4

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

44.9

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

37

Public Assistance

$6.6M

Individual Assistance

$955K

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

14 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $6.5M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Norge Fire β†’FireMar 2025β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms β†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2021$5Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storm β†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2021β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storm β†’Severe Ice StormDec 2020$992Kβ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalApr 2020$6K$271K
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Torn… β†’Severe StormJun 2019$227Kβ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding β†’FloodJul 2016$288Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormFeb 2016$33Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storms and Flooding β†’Severe Ice StormDec 2015$198Kβ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line … β†’Severe StormMay 2015$1.9M$102K
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line … β†’Severe StormJun 2011$69K$415K
Severe Winter Storm β†’Severe StormFeb 2011β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storm β†’Severe Ice StormMar 2010$362Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storm β†’Severe StormFeb 2010$290Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storm β†’Severe StormJan 2010β€”β€”
Wildfires β†’FireJun 2009β€”$30K
Severe Winter Storms β†’Severe Ice StormDec 2007$576Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storms β†’Severe Ice StormDec 2007β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding β†’Severe StormAug 2007$873K$68K

Showing 20 of 37 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

229

Total Claims Paid

$4,950,559

Avg Claim Payout

$21,618

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

18

Federal Funding

$3,134,510

Properties Protected

484

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

3.00

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures4$1,633,447
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan4$133,366
206.1: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Private Structures3$860,034
904.1: Advanced Assistance1$202,916
205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic; 206.1: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Private Structures1$92,309

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Chickasha has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, tornado, hail. The area has had 37 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (14 declarations). 229 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $6,607,746 in public assistance recovery funding. $954,526 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 18 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

40.1%

4.0pp above the national average

Depression Rate

24.8%

1.3pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.9%

1.0pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

12.4%

1.8pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

37.6%

Arthritis

28.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

19.3%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

19.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.8%

Loneliness

33.0%

Lack of Support

25.5%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

40.8%

Mobility

17.8%

Cognitive

19.4%

Hearing

9.4%

Vision

6.7%

Self-Care

4.8%

Independent Living

10.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Chickasha has an obesity rate of 40.1%, which is 4.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.8%, 1.3pp above the national average. About 12.4% of adults lack health insurance. 77.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

0.7 mi

Grady Memorial Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Grady Memorial Hospital0.7 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
The Physicians' Hospital In Anadarko16.6 miCritical Access Hospitalsβ€”Yes
Lindsay Municipal Hospital24.5 miAcute Care Hospitalsβ€”Yes
Norman Regional27.8 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Purcell Municipal Hospital28.2 miAcute Care Hospitalsβ€”Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

3

Pop. Served

16,976

Violations (5yr)

33

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
CHICKASHA MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY16,03632
NORGE WATER AND SEWER CO., INC8900
CHICKASHA LAKE PARK501

There are 3 water systems serving the area. 33 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

18 min

-21% vs national

Drive Alone

79.5%

+1% vs national

Work From Home

3.4%

-63% vs national

Carpool

13.1%

Walk / Bike

2.5%

combined

How Chickasha's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

1

2023

5-Year Avg

2

fatalities/yr

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202311000
202111000
202044200
201911000
201811100

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Chickasha, OK is 18 minutes, which is 21.4% below the national average of 23 minutes. 79.5% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 3.4% work from home, which is below the OK state average of 5.7%. 13.1% of workers carpool. 2.3% walk to work. In 2023, there were 1 traffic fatality from 1 fatal crash.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

83.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

61.5%

of households

No Internet

12.1%

of households

Total Households

6,391

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
61.5%
Cellular Data Plan
78.9%
Satellite
6.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
17.0%
No Internet Access
12.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.4%

of households

Smartphone

86.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

68.0%

of households

Tablet

51.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
90.4%
Smartphone
86.1%
Desktop / Laptop
68.0%
Tablet
51.6%
Smartphone Only
15.3%
No Computer
9.7%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

12.2Β’

per kWh

-36% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Commercial Rate

8.9Β’

per kWh

-42% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Industrial Rate

5.8Β’

per kWh

-51% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$132

residential

-10% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

28% below the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in Oklahoma averages 12.2Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $132. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Chickasha vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (10,000 - 25,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

3

Population Served

16,976

Violations (5yr)

33

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CHICKASHA MUNICIPAL AUTHORITYCommunitySurface water16,03632
NORGE WATER AND SEWER CO., INCCommunityPurchased surface water8900
CHICKASHA LAKE PARKCommunityGround water501

83.9% of households in Chickasha have broadband internet access. 61.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 17.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.1% of households have no internet access. 15.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 16,976 people. A total of 33 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Chickasha is located in Grady County, OK. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Chickasha.

Election Overview

Source: Grady County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

4,536

17.9%

GOP Votes

20,378

80.6%

Total Votes

25,283

Margin

R+62.7%

Shift from 2020

R+0.4pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+62.7%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
20244,53620,37825,28317.9%80.6%R+62.7
20204,14418,53823,10117.9%80.3%R+62.3
20163,87817,29322,25717.4%77.7%R+60.3

In the 2024 presidential election, Grady County recorded 25,283 total votes. Republicans won the county with 80.6% of the vote compared to 17.9% for Democrats, a margin of R+62.7%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+0.4pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Grady County has shifted 2.4 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

112

Total Assets

$49.0M

Total Income

$23.3M

Per 10K Residents

68.5

nonprofits

-20.4% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

9

Median Assets

$438K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Education
13
Human Services
11
Recreation & Sports
8
Religion
6
Arts & Culture
5
Food & Agriculture
4
Youth Development
4
Animal-Related
3
Crime & Legal
3
Philanthropy
3
Employment
2
Health Care
1
88.9%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $43.6M of $49.0M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 10,000 - 25,000

Largest Nonprofits in Chickasha

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & ARTS OF OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION INCEducation$19.4M$4.8M1974
JE RANCH FOUNDATIONYouth Development$6.3M$471K1997
WASHITA VALLEY COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCILHuman Services$4.1M$3.9M1969
UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND ARTS OF OKLAHOMA ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION INCEducation$3.0M$1.6M1995
CHICKASHA OPPORTUNITY CENTER INCEmployment$2.6M$3.7M1967
RESURRECTION HOUSE ASSOCIATIONβ€”$2.4M$476K1988
SPECIAL YOUNG ADULTS INCHuman Services$2.2M$2.6M1987
CHICKASHA PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATIONβ€”$1.3M$336K1989
SOUTHWEST YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES INCHuman Services$1.3M$2.4M1981
BRIGHT SKY INCYouth Development$977K$25K1983
HAZEL EVANS TRUSTPhilanthropy$817K$77K1978
INTERVENTION & CRISIS ADVOCACY NETWORK INCHuman Services$800K$661K1983
CHICKASHA COMMUNITY THEATER INC C/O KRISTY JARNAGINArts & Culture$620K$86K1996
HARRY HAMMERLY ESTATE TRUST JANIE HAMMERLY MEMORIAL FUNDβ€”$596K$81K1968
GRADY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INCβ€”$438K$54K1985
KNUDSEN INSTITUTEEducation$394K$582K2023
LIFE CHOICES CHICKASHA INCHealth Care$388K$134K1994
FESTIVAL OF LIGHT INCRecreation & Sports$293K$375K1993
CHICKASHA AREA ARTS COUNCIL INCβ€”$218K$74K1991
CHICKASHA SOUP KITCHENHuman Services$214K$122K2019
GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATIONβ€”$195K$44K1986
ESCOBAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$153K$5K2006
EARTHLY DWELLINGS INCEmployment$68K$35K2024
CASA VOICES FOR CHILDREN INCCrime & Legal$66K$136K2006
SOUTHWEST DISTRICT LIVESTOCK SHOWINCFood & Agriculture$63K$115K2006
CHICKASHA QB CLUBYouth Development$53K$74K2023
JAMES CARAWAY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY INCEducation$44K$51K2008
CHICKASHA HOMERUN CLUBRecreation & Sports$17K$55K2019
BELAY GLOBALHuman Services$12K$190K2014

Chickasha, OK has 112 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $49.0M. The most common category is Education, with 13 organizations. 9 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 68.5 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

111

Total Approved

$38.6M

Jobs Supported

485

Per 10K Residents

67.9

SBA loans

-27.4% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

32

Top Lender

The First National Bank and Trust Co, Chickasha, Oklahoma

26 loans

Top Industry

Retail Trade

Data Span

1992–2025

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)93% of all loans

Loans

103

Total Amount

$34.5M

Avg Loan

$335,255

Median Loan

$111,900

SBA Guaranteed

$25.8M(75%)

Jobs Supported

393

5047% of all loans

Loans

8

Total Amount

$4.1M

Avg Loan

$510,000

Median Loan

$548,500

7(a) β€” 93%504 β€” 7%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

14

13% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$14.1M

36% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$1,003,793

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Retail Trade16 loans
NAICS 44
$3.9M
Other Services12 loans
NAICS 81
$7.6M
Accommodation & Food Services11 loans
NAICS 72
$12.8M
Retail Trade7 loans
NAICS 45
$896K
Manufacturing6 loans
NAICS 33
$955K

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 10,000 - 25,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Ohs Auto Body Inc.2$5.6M
Hiex Chickasha Llc1$4.5M
Hok Chickasha Llc1$4.4M
Banner Fire Equipment1$1.9M
Grand Care Pharmacy2$1.1M
Chickasha Travel Plaza1$950K
Days Inn Motel1$938K
Standley's Office Machines1$900K
Adams Insurance Agency Llc1$800K
Nsc Properties Lp1$721K

Chickasha, OK has received 111 SBA loans totaling $38.6M in approved funding between 1992 and 2025. The 7(a) program accounts for 103 loans (93% of the total), supporting 393 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 8 loans totaling $4.1M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Retail Trade. The most active SBA lender in Chickasha is The First National Bank and Trust Co, Chickasha, Oklahoma with 26 loans. That works out to 67.9 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

3

Total Population

22,859

Avg Median Income

$58,296

Avg Home Value

$125,567

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
7301820,393$58,340$126,600$877155.1
730671,778$67,422$123,100$793122.5
73092688$49,125$127,000$73153.7

Chickasha, OK has 3 ZIP codes with a combined population of 22,859. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $58,296. The average median home value is $125,567. The average median monthly rent is $800.

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