Arnett, Oklahoma Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

The current estimated population of Arnett is 500, with a gender distribution of 49% male and 51% female. The population has remained relatively stable, supported by its agricultural base and small-town character in northwestern Oklahoma.

City Facts

• Year founded: 1900
• County: Ellis County
• Land area: 0.8 square miles
• Population density: 625 people per square mile
• Area code: 580
• Zip code: 73832

Geography and Location

Arnett is located in northwestern Oklahoma, within Ellis County, about 40 miles west of Woodward. The town is situated in a region known for its agricultural production, particularly cattle ranching, wheat, and other grains. Arnett has a semi-arid climate, characterized by hot summers and mild winters, with occasional severe weather, including thunderstorms and tornadoes. The town is accessible via U.S. Highway 283, which connects it to nearby towns and cities in the region. The local economy is based primarily on agriculture, with small businesses and services supporting the surrounding rural community. Arnett’s small-town atmosphere and rural setting make it a close-knit community where residents enjoy a quiet lifestyle centered around farming and ranching.

Demographics

Median resident age: 44.0 years
Median household income: $26,618
Median house value: $29,500

Population by Race

Races in Arnett:

• White Non-Hispanic (96.2%)
• American Indian (2.1%)
• Hispanic (1.3%)
• Other race (1.2%)
• Two or more races (1.2%)

Ancestries: German (12.7%), United States (11.9%), English (7.1%), Irish (5.8%), Dutch (2.9%), Arab (1.3%).

Land area: 0.4 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Arnett

• High school or higher: 80.8%
• Bachelor’s degree or higher: 18.3%
• Graduate or professional degree: 4.1%
• Unemployed: 0.8%
• Mean travel time to work: 13.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Arnett town

• Never married: 14.1%
• Now married: 57.8%
• Separated: 4.1%
• Widowed: 11.9%
• Divorced: 12.1%

0.6% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -27 (-4.9%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Arnett:

• NEWMAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 11 miles; SHATTUCK, OK)
• WESTERN STATE HOSPITAL (about 33 miles; FORT SUPPLY, OK)
• WOODWARD HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CENTER (about 33 miles; WOODWARD, OK)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Arnett:

• LIBERAL MUNI (about 103 miles; LIBERAL, KS; Abbreviation: LBL)
• ALTUS AFB (about 108 miles; ALTUS, OK; Abbreviation: LTS)
• DODGE CITY REGIONAL (about 112 miles; DODGE CITY, KS; Abbreviation: DDC)

Other public-use airports nearest to Arnett:

• GAGE (about 11 miles; GAGE, OK; Abbreviation: GAG)
• HIGGINS-LIPSCOMB COUNTY (about 18 miles; HIGGINS, TX; Abbreviation: 1X1)
• WEST WOODWARD (about 28 miles; WOODWARD, OK; Abbreviation: WWR)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Arnett:

• SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 85 miles; WEATHERFORD, OK; Full-time enrollment: 4,360)
• CAMERON UNIVERSITY (about 139 miles; LAWTON, OK; Full-time enrollment: 3,529)
• SOUTHERN NAZARENE UNIVERSITY (about 154 miles; BETHANY, OK; Full-time enrollment: 2,002)
• OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY-OKLAHOMA CITY (about 159 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Full-time enrollment: 2,164)
• AMARILLO COLLEGE (about 160 miles; AMARILLO, TX; Full-time enrollment: 4,876)
• OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY (about 161 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Full-time enrollment: 3,234)
• OKLAHOMA CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 162 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Full-time enrollment: 5,220)

Schools

Public high school in Arnett:

• ARNETT HS (Students: 47; Location: 103 W. HASKELL; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle school in Arnett:

• ARNETT ES (Students: 121; Location: 111 W. HAKELL; Grades: PK – 08)