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Afton, Oklahoma Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Afton, Oklahoma is 1,015, with 48.5% male and 51.5% female. Afton’s population has remained steady, with a small, rural community that serves as a local hub for the surrounding agricultural area.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1886
  • County: Ottawa
  • Land area: 1.31 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 775 people per square mile
  • Area code: 918
  • Zip code: 74331

Geography and Location

Afton, Oklahoma is located in northeastern Oklahoma, in Ottawa County. The town is situated near Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees, one of the largest lakes in Oklahoma, which attracts tourists and residents alike for boating, fishing, and other water-related activities. Afton is located along U.S. Route 59 and U.S. Route 69, providing easy access to nearby towns and cities such as Miami and Vinita. The surrounding area is predominantly agricultural, with farmlands and rolling hills characterizing the landscape. The town’s proximity to Grand Lake makes it a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts.

Demographics

Median resident age: 35.6 years
Median household income: $21,964
Median house value: $39,800

Population by Race

Races in Afton:

  • White Non-Hispanic (76.9%)
  • American Indian (22.2%)
  • Two or more races (7.8%)
  • Hispanic (1.7%)

Ancestries: Irish (12.1%), United States (11.8%), English (11.6%), German (8.5%), Dutch (3.0%), French (1.8%).

Elevation: 792 feet

Land area: 1.7 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Afton

  • High school or higher: 68.7%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 8.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.5%
  • Unemployed: 6.4%
  • Mean travel time to work: 24.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Afton town

  • Never married: 19.9%
  • Now married: 56.4%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 11.1%
  • Divorced: 11.4%

0.0% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +229 (+25.8%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Afton:

  • INTEGRIS BAPTIST REG HEALTH CENTER (about 12 miles; MIAMI, OK)
  • WILLOW CREST HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; MIAMI, OK)
  • CRAIG GENERAL HOSPITAL (about 16 miles; VINITA, OK)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Afton:

  • JOPLIN REGIONAL (about 46 miles; JOPLIN, MO; Abbreviation: JLN)
  • NORTHWEST ARKANSAS RGNL (about 55 miles; FAYETTEVILLE/SPRINGDALE/, AR; Abbreviation: XNA)
  • TULSA INTL (about 73 miles; TULSA, OK; Abbreviation: TUL)

Other public-use airports nearest to Afton:

  • CHEROKEE (about 9 miles; AFTON, OK; Abbreviation: 4O6)
  • TERAMIRANDA (about 10 miles; AFTON, OK; Abbreviation: 79F)
  • CRAIG COUNTY SOUTH GRAND LAKE (about 12 miles; KETCHUM, OK; Abbreviation: 1K8)

Colleges and Universities

College/University in Afton:

  • NORTHEAST TECHNOLOGY CENTER-AFTON (Full-time enrollment: 83; Location: HWY 69; Public)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Afton:

  • MISSOURI SOUTHERN STATE COLLEGE (about 43 miles; JOPLIN, MO; Full-time enrollment: 4,569)
  • PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY (about 53 miles; PITTSBURG, KS; Full-time enrollment: 5,566)
  • NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 53 miles; TAHLEQUAH, OK; Full-time enrollment: 6,610)
  • NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 56 miles; BENTONVILLE, AR; Full-time enrollment: 2,197)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS MAIN CAMPUS (about 73 miles; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; Full-time enrollment: 13,324)
  • TULSA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 78 miles; TULSA, OK; Full-time enrollment: 8,727)
  • UNIVERSITY OF TULSA (about 79 miles; TULSA, OK; Full-time enrollment: 3,760)

Schools

Public high school in Afton:

  • AFTON HS (Students: 139; Location: 410 S. MAIN; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Afton:

  • AFTON ES (Students: 283; Location: 410 S. MAIN; Grades: KG – 08)
  • CLEORA ES (Students: 140; Location: 451358 E 295 RD; Grades: KG – 08)

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