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Piedmont

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Piedmont

Total population

8,342

Median home value

$330,100

40.1%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$104,441

Piedmont$104k
National$74k
Elevation363 m
Land area114.07 km²
Weather64°F · Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Coordinates35.67°, -97.75°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation
363 m
Area
114.07 km²
Official website
www.piedmont-ok.gov

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Overview

Piedmont is a city in the counties of Canadian and Kingfisher, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Piedmont has a population of 7,402. Piedmont is a home rule city served by a council–manager government.

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History & geography

History

The city of Piedmont was founded on land claimed during the Unassigned Land Run of April 22, 1889. The town was founded in 1903 by Dr. E. H. Long. Piedmont's success was spurred by the now-defunct St. Louis, El Reno and Western Railway that extended a line from Guthrie to El Reno, which allowed it to become an agricultural market center. However, the railroad ceased to operate in 1924. caused over $20 million in property damage, and killed two children.

Geography

Piedmont is located in the northeastern corner of Canadian County north of Yukon.

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Demographics & economy

Median age
37.9
Median home value
$330,100
Housing units
2,894
Poverty rate
2.6%
Unemployment
3.3%

Race & ethnicity

White
75.1%
Black
3.7%
Asian
0.2%
Hispanic
13.7%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
35.6748
Longitude
-97.7535
Water area
0.46 mi²
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Overnight
64°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tuesday
86°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
62°F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
89°F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
65°F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
91°F
Partly Sunny

Forecast for Piedmont, OK from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
33%
Diabetes
8.9%
Adult obesity
37.1%
Binge drinking
17.8%
Adult smoking
12.4%
No leisure activity
23.9%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)
186,411
Distinct species (top 10)
10

Most-observed species

  • Mallard
    Anas platyrhynchos Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
    6,337
  • Canada Goose (canadensis Group)
    Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    5,252
  • Northern Cardinal
    Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    5,053
  • Ring-billed Gull
    Larus delawarensis Ord, 1815 · Aves
    4,859
  • European Starling
    Sturnus vulgaris Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
    4,738
  • American Robin
    Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
    4,719
  • Great Blue/Cocoi Heron
    Ardea herodias Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
    4,274
  • American Crow
    Corvus brachyrhynchos C.L.Brehm, 1822 · Aves
    4,210

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Earthquake history

Quakes ≥ 2.5 (25 yrs, 62 mi)
4,926
Largest magnitude
5.7
Largest event
2011-11-06

Most recent

Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).

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Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • Wikidata
  • • USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
  • • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
  • • CDC PLACES