Statistics
Population
Data from the 2000 population census place the Vinita population at 6,472. 43.3% of the population of Craig County resides in Vinita.
Area |
1970 |
1980 |
1990 |
2000 |
| City | 5,847 |
6,740 |
5,804 |
6,472 |
| County | 14,722 |
15,014 |
14,104 |
14,950 |
30 Mile Radius |
N/A |
N/A |
115,300 |
133,500 |
Labor Force
The Craig County labor force was 6,626 in 2000. Participation rate in the county labor force constitutes 60.34% of males and 51.6% of females. Craig County had 7610 people in the labor force in April 2010, and 5.3% of those were unemployed. Download PDF of unemployment statistics for Oklahoma, April 2010. For the most recent report please go to the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission website. OESC Website.
City
Labor Force Factor |
Male |
Female |
Total |
| Civilian Labor Force (2000) | 1,280 |
1,241 |
2,521 |
| Employed (1990) | 1,214 |
1,179 |
2,393 |
Unemployed persons within 30 miles (2000) |
1,230 |
960 |
2,190 |
Utility Providers
Utility services are provided primarily by the following carriers:
Electric - AEP/Public Service Co. of Oklahoma
Natural Gas - Oklahoma Natural Gas
Telephone - Southwestern Bell Telephone Co.
The city provides garbage service.
Water System
Storage
Capacity |
Daily
Consumption |
Pressure
in Mains |
Source |
Capacity |
Ground:
3,200,000 GPD |
Max:
2,125,000 GPD |
83
PSI |
Grand
Lake of the Cherokees |
9,000,000
GPD |
Elevated:
200,000 GPD |
Min:
N/A GPD |
65
PSI |
Sanitation & Sewage Treatment
Vinita has a trickling filter treatment system. The city's sewage treatment system is currently operating at approximately 67% of capacity.
Sewer Treatment Capacity & Load
|
||
Measurement |
Capacity |
Present
Load
|
Gallons
per Day |
Max:
1,200,000 GPD |
800,000 |
Population
Equivalent |
9,000 |
6,000 |
Express & Motor Freight
More than ten motor freight companies serve Vinita on an as-needed basis. United Parcel Service operates a terminal in the city. Federal Express, Airborne & Roadway Parcel Service are also available.
City |
Miles to |
City |
Miles to |
|
Atlanta |
734 |
Memphis |
422 |
|
Chicago |
620 |
New
Orleans |
690 |
|
Dallas |
302 |
New
York |
1,281 |
|
Denver |
700 |
Oklahoma
City |
178 |
|
Detroit |
846 |
San
Francisco |
1,804 |
|
Houston |
856 |
St.
Louis |
333 |
|
Kansas
City |
206 |
Seattle |
1,999 |
|
Los
Angeles |
1,517 |
Tulsa |
65 |
Air Transportation
The
nearest commercial airport is 56 miles from Vinita at Tulsa,
Oklahoma. This airport is a full service field with three runways,
the longest having a total runway length of 10,000 feet. There
are at least 10 major commercial airlines and several air freight
companies operating out of Tulsa International.
Water Transportation
The nearest water transportation is the Port of Catoosa. It is 45 miles from Vinita and has a channel depth of 9 feet. It is connected via the Arkansas River to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
Road System
Vinita is located on I-44, and intersected by SH 66, SH 69, SH 60 and SH 2.
Public Safety
Vinita has 10 full-time fire personnel, 8 volunteer fire personnel and 17 full-time police officers. The city's fire insurance has a 5 classification while the adjacent area has a 7 classification
Accommodations
The city has 5 motels with more than 150 rooms. The largest banquet room in Vinita seats 300.
Housing
Vinita has 2,617 dwellings: 72% are owner-occupied.
Places of Worship
Thirteen Protestant and one Catholic church are located in Vinita.
Tax Structure
Vinita's property tax rate is $80.32 per $1,000 assessed value for the year 1998 - 1999. The fractional assessment percentage for real property is 11.50% and 12.00% for personal property. The property tax is distributed as follows:
City |
County |
School |
Other |
Total |
$0.00 |
$17.11 |
$52.84 |
$10.37 |
$80.32 |
Sales Tax
The City has a sales tax rate of 3.0%. In addition, the state levies a 4.5% tax rate on sales. Craig County levies a 2.0% sales tax.