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Statistics for Vinita & Craig County

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.

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
9,000,00 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.

 

Distance to Major Cities
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.

Rail Availability
Rail service is available from Burlington Northern & Union Pacific Railroads, operating local trains daily.

Public Safety
Vinita has 10 full-time fire personnel, 7 volunteer fire personnel and 19 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 140 rooms. The largest banquet room in Vinita seats 300.

Housing
Vinita has 2,617 dwellings: 72% are owner-occupied.

Places of Worship
Thirteen Protestant churches 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 Taxes
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.
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