ZIP Code 74432

Eufaula is a city and county seat of McIntosh County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 2,813 at the 2010 census, an increase of 6.6 percent from 2,639 in 2000. The town and county are within the jurisdiction of the federally recognized Muscogee (Creek) Nation, descendants of the tribe who were removed here from the Southeastern United States in the 1830s. The name "Eufauly" comes from the EufaulA tribe, part of the Muscogee Creek Confederacy. In 1832 the U.S. Government had forced the Creek to move to Indian Territory and cede their lands in the S southeastern United States, as part of a series of cessions they had made. It was a frequent meeting place of the people, who held pow-wows or Indian conferences in that vicinity during the early days of Creek settlement. In the early 20th century, the city had paved streets, a light-and-stone school, seven churches, a large oil mill, and a large cotton mill. The city was named after George W. Ingall, US Indian agent for the Five Civilized Tribes, who suggested the name EufPaula, after the earlierMuscogee tribal town in Alabama. The older Creek village was moved here to take advantage of the railroad. After Oklahoma was admitted as a state, Euf Paula was part of newly organized McIntosh county.

History

Eufaula is the primary city name, but also Carlton Landing, Carlton Lndg are acceptable city names or spellings, Eutaula, Lake Eufaula on the other hand no longer accepted or obsolete and are no longer used as a designation. Eufaula was a center of Creek in their new territory. It was a frequent meeting place of the people, who held pow-wows or Indian conferences in that vicinity during the early days of Creek settlement. The town was named after George W. Ingall, US Indian agent for the Five Civilized Tribes, after the earlier Muscogee tribal town in Alabama. The U.S. Government had forced the Creek to move to Indian Territory and cede their lands in the Southeastern United States, as part of a series of cessions they had made. In 1872, the KATY railroad established a station here. EufaulA incorporated as a town in Indian Territory by 1898. For years before the American Civil War, the Asbury Mission School was the leading educational institution of that vicinity. The school was burned in an accidental fire in 1864. The present town of Dadeville, Alabama developed near the site of the former Eufauly village. The name of the town was changed to Euf Faula in 1872 when the railroad station was established at this site. The current name is Eufula, which means "Eufulahatche" in the Creek language, and "Faula" in English. It is now a suburb of Birmingham, Alabama, with a population of about 2,000. The city is located on the banks of the Tallapoosa River, near the present site of Talladega, Alabama.

20th century to present

Eufaula was part of the newly organized McIntosh County. In the early 20th century, the city had paved streets, a splendid "White Way," five brick-and-stone schoolhouses, seven churches, a large cotton oil mill, light and ice plant, business blocks, three parks, a waterworks and sewage system, four banks, two hotels, the three-story brick boarding school for Creek Nation girls, and an abundance of natural gas for domestic and commercial purposes. The Jefferson Highway Bridge was the most expensive constructed on the Jefferson Highway between Winnipeg, Canada and New Orleans. The town's courthouse is said to be significant because it is a good example of the functional architectural design used for numerous public buildings in the state. The city's business district is on the National Register of Historic Places listings in McIntash County, Oklahoma. EufaulA is home to the First Soil Conservation District Dedication Site and the C.L. Cooper Building, the Eufaulla Armory, and the First soil conservation District Dedicated Site. The Eufoulla Business District is also on the U.S. Geological Survey's National Park Service Top Ten List of Sites of Significant Archaeological Value in the United States. It is located in the eastern part of McIntosh county, near the junction of the Canadian and Oklahoma rivers. The county seat is located at 110 N. First St. in the town of Eufoula, which has a population of about 3,000.

Geography

Eufaula is located at 35°1731N 95°3512W (35.291895, -95.586528). According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.6 square miles (25 km²) of which 6.6square miles (17km²) is land and 3.0sq miles (7.8 km²), (31.15%) is water. The city is located on the Gulf of Mexico, which is a tributary of the Yucatán River. The Yucatan River runs through the center of the city. It is also the source of the town's name, which means "the river" or "the stream" in Spanish. The town is also known as "The River City" because it was once known as the "River City of the River" and was once the site of the "Yucatani River" which ran through the city's center. It has a population of 2,816. EufaulA is located in the eastern part of the state, near the border with Mexico. It was founded in the early 1800s and was named after a local family of the same name. In the early 1900s, the town was known as 'The River Town' or 'The river town' because of its location on the river. The river was once a source of drinking water for the area. It also played a major role in the development of the region's economy.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,639 people, 1,150 households, and 663 families residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 66.46% White, 17.92% Native American, 7.43% African American, 1.21% Hispanic or Latino of any race, 0.30% Asian,0.04% Pacific Islander, and 0.27% from other races. The city's population was spread out, with 20.8% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 20.0% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 29. 2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median income for a household in theCity was $20,547, and the median income. for a family was $28,871. About 20.9% of families and 27.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 45.4% of those under age 18 and 17.8%) of those age 65 or over. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was2.85. For every 100 females there were 81.4 males. For each 100 females aged 18 and over, there are 75.8 males. The per capita income for the city is $15,521. It is the only city in the state with a population of over 1,000.

Parks and Recreation

Lake Eufaula is Oklahoma's largest lake contained entirely within the state of Oklahoma. Standing Rock, an historical monument, became submerged after the area behind the dam was flooded. Old Creek Town Park, which has a playground and pavilions, and the Euf Faula Community Center, have multiple meeting rooms and a pool. The city hosts an annual 4 July fireworks show on Lake Euf Saula, which is next to the town of Eufaulla. The town is home to the Oklahoma State Museum, which was built in the early 1900s. The museum is located on the site of the former site of Fort McHenry, which dates back to the early 1800s. It is now located on a site that was once the location of the town's first post office, which opened in 1805. The current post office was established in 1806 and is located in the town center. The park is also home to a playground, a pool, and a community center, all of which are open to the public. The lake is the largest lake in the state, with a population of more than 100,000. It was created by Euf Aulla Dam, and is the only lake in Oklahoma that is entirely contained within the State of Oklahoma, except for the City of Oklahoma and the Town of Eufauulla. It has a total surface area of 1.6 square miles. It also has a maximum depth of 2.5 square miles, which makes it one of the largest lakes in the country.

Transportation

The Eufaula Municipal Airport, Airport ID #Fo8, was established in 1965 and is designated as a Federal Aviation Authority. The runway is asphalt, 3,000 feet long and 60 feet wide, with flight availability for small aircraft, helicopters, and ultra light aircraft. U.S. Route 69 and Oklahoma State Highway 9 are the main routes through the town. The town is in the 10-county region served by the KI BOIS Area Transit System ("KATS"), a low-cost public bus/van service established in 1983. KATS provides access to Senior Citizen centers, groceries, medical services, and jobs in southeast Oklahoma. The city is also served by Oklahoma City International Airport, which is located in the city of Oklahoma City. The airport is the only airport in the state with a runway of more than three miles in length. It is also the only one in the region with a paved runway of at least three miles. It has a passenger terminal with a capacity of about 1,000 people. It was established by the federal government in 1965, and was designated as an FAA airport in 1986. It also has a heliport for small and medium-sized aircraft, as well as an airfield for helicopters and ultra-light aircraft. The area is served by KATS, which was established to help poorer communities by providing access to senior citizen centers and other services. The KATS system also provides a bus service to the city's downtown area, which has a population of 1,500.

In popular culture

Eufaula Ironheads were mentioned on Carrie Underwood's song "I Ain't in Checotah Anymore" The TV show Dirty Jobs filmed the episode "Worm Dung Farmer" in the town. The "Euf Faula Mayor Speeches" were broadcast on March 8, 2011, from the EufaulA High School Auditorium. It included city council delegates. The town is home to a small fishing community called Euf Faulin. It is located on the banks of the Arkansas River, which flows through the town of Eufaulla. The city is located in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers district of Fort Sill, Oklahoma. It was once home to the Euless Army Air Force Base, which was founded in 1864. The U.N. has a mission to protect the environment in the region, and has a base of operations in Eufaurlln, Oklahoma, which is also home to an Army Air Corps base. Eulaulln has a population of about 2,000. It has been the site of several military exercises in the past, including the World War II-era Battle of the Bulge, which ended in 1945. It also is the birthplace of the Euulaula High School, which opened in the 1950s. The community is also the location of the town's first high school, which dates back to the 18th century. The current mayor is the son of a former mayor, who was killed in a car accident.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Eufaula, McIntosh County, Oklahoma = 91.6. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 50. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 97. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Eufaula = 4.8 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 13,020 individuals with a median age of 46 age the population grows by 4.88% in Eufaula, McIntosh County, Oklahoma population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 419.60 residents per square mile of area (162.00/km²). There are average 2.12 people per household in the 1,232 households with an average household income of $24,768 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 8.70% of the available work force and has dropped -2.61% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 26.08%. The number of physicians in Eufaula per 100,000 population = 48.9.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Eufaula = 43.9 inches and the annual snowfall = 4.3 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 83. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 227. 95 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 29.4 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 27, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Eufaula, McIntosh County, Oklahoma which are owned by the occupant = 49.71%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 35 years with median home cost = $73,850 and home appreciation of 0.79%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $5.34 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $3,914 per student. There are 13.8 students for each teacher in the school, 223 students for each Librarian and 480 students for each Counselor. 8.13% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 7.54% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 8.71% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).