Oklahoma’s Governor, Brad Henry has
designated Stroud as Oklahoma’s Winery and Grape Capital.
Stroud is home to several wineries and tasting rooms, as well as
numerous vineyards, offering unique and interesting educational and
tourism opportunities throughout the year. In addition, the
Lincoln County Grape Growers Association website provides a wealth
of information about Oklahoma’s Wine Country at www.lincolncountygrapes.org
Climatological Information for
Lincoln County, OK
from the Oklahoma
Climatological Survey
|
Climate
Division |
5
(Central) |
|
Mean
Annual Precipitation |
38.7
inches |
|
Mean
Annual Temperature |
58.7
deg F |
|
Mean
Annual Cooling
Degree-Days |
1684
|
|
Mean
Annual Heating
Degree-Days |
3949
|
|
County
Seat |
Chandler |
|
Population
(2000 Census) |
32080 |
|
Total
Area |
966
Sq Miles |
|
Land
/ Water Area |
99.2%
land / 0.8% water |
|
Tornadoes:
1950-2000 |
60 |
|
|
Monthly Means
from 1971-2000
|
|
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
|
Precip.
(in) |
1.4 |
2.0 |
3.4 |
3.5 |
5.4 |
4.6 |
2.7 |
2.4 |
4.3 |
4.1 |
3.0 |
2.1 |
|
Temp.
(F) |
35.0 |
40.4 |
48.9 |
58.4 |
67.3 |
75.4 |
80.9 |
79.8 |
71.7 |
60.5 |
48.0 |
38.5 |
|
Heating
Degree-Days |
929 |
692 |
500 |
223 |
53 |
4 |
0 |
2 |
36 |
171 |
514 |
824 |
|
Cooling
Degree-Days |
0 |
2 |
1 |
23 |
123 |
316 |
490 |
457 |
235 |
35 |
1 |
0 |
|
|
Stroud has 3 banks (BancFirst,
Spirit Bank, and Stroud National Bank) with
assests totaling over $4.3 billion. (FDIC, Sept. 2006)
Stroud Regional Medical Center, a
25-bed facility, provides a full range of primary care services
as well as a 24-hour emergency room, inpatient/outpatient
surgery, X-ray and laboratory. The Hospital has
consulting staff doctors in Cardiology, Podiatry, EMT, and
Gastroenterology who practice in Stroud on a semi-monthly
basis.
There are 2 clinics in Stroud, Stroud Clinic and Stroud
Regional Clinic, and 1 nursing home, Stroud Health Care
Center, with 58 beds. Practicing in the Stroud area are 3
medical doctors, 2 dentists and 1 optometrist. Home health care and
hospice services are available. There is one pharmacy in
Stroud.
Stroud has 3 primary and secondary schools
with 845 students and 66 teachers and a headstart
program.
| Type |
Grades |
Facilites |
Enrollment |
|
Public |
Pre-K-5 |
1 (in
use) |
399 |
|
Public |
6-8 |
1 |
200 |
|
Public |
9-12 |
1 |
246 | There are
newspaper/paper recycling bins at each school location; proceeds to
benefit Stroud Schools.
Central Technology
Center
Central Oklahoma
Technology and Career Center is located in Drumright, 20
miles northeast of Stroud. Central Tech is a leader in
economic development and training. The Business and Industry
Services division provides assistance to small business in the areas
of business planning, accounting, web site development and
e-commerce.
Colleges and Universities
The
majority of Oklahoma's major universities and colleges are
within a 75- minute drive, including Oklahoma State University, University of Oklahoma, Tulsa Community College, University of Tulsa, Oral Roberts University and
others.
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Stroud has 1,278
dwellings; 71% are owner-occupied.
2000 Census: 94 housing units
were 66.64% owner-occupied.
- St. Louis Catholic Church
- Protestant Churches
1. New Covenant
2. United
Pentecostal
3. Assembly of God
4. Deer Creek Baptist
5.
First Baptist
6. Jesus First Baptist
7. Gloryland
Baptist
8. Freewill Baptist
9. First Christian
10. Stroud
Christian
11. Church of Christ
12. Chapel of Faith
13.
First United Methodist
14. First Holiness
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The types of
businesses found within the city limits includes, but is not
limited to:
accountant, heat & air
repair, attorney, auto restoration, auto parts, service
and repair, used car sales, machine shop, bank, hair salon, dry
cleaning, conference center, construction, dentist, electric repair,
health club, florist, funeral home, gas company, propane company,
insurance, moving equipment-rental, medical services, oil field
service, equipment and contractors, optometry, mini storage,
tool and die services, truck repair, veterinarian, wrecker
service, tag agency and post office.
Stroud has 1 weekly paper,
Stroud American, and cable television access, Allegiance
Communications and DirecTV.
The Stroud
Public Library has over 12,500 volumes and is part of the
Oklahoma Library Technology Network Oklahoma Union Catalog
interlibrary loan system through which over 6 million items may
be transmitted via internet.
The Oklahoma Telecommunications
interlibrary System (OTIS) is also available at the Stroud
Public Library. A section of large-print and audio books
are available and updated annually. The genealogy and local
history section is used extensively.
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The citizens of Stroud have access to a
number of recreational facilities.
- Parks (6)
- Tennis Courts (2)
- Country Clubs (1)
- Swimming Pools (1)
- Golf Courses (1)
Stroud Municipal Golf Course is an ideal
spot for family sport and recreation. The 9-hole, 6,292 yard, par
70 course features manicured greens and a series of men's and
ladies' tee boxes. The Clubhouse offers cart rental, snacks, golf
equipment and other merchandise. Stroud Senior Citizens
Center
Designed for those over age 60, the center is
coordinated by PROJECT HEART.
Services include:
- Serves a nutritious lunch
- Provides hearing tests and hearing aid checks
- Monthly visits by nurses.
- A variety of entertainment going on such as cards, dominoes,
special trips and guest singers and musicians.
Municipal
Fitness Center
Offers a wide range of weight and
cardiovascular training equipment. The center has
liberal hours, low fees, and aerobic
classes. There is also a privae fitness center in
Stroud.
Stroud Lake
Located 3 miles north and 3
miles east of Stroud. The lake boasts 621 surface acres and offers
boating, fishing, water skiing, overnight camping and swimming at
the white sand beach. Visitors will find picnic tables, barbecue
grills, pavilions, rest rooms with shower facilities, RV pads with
utilities, and bridle paths. Twenty-six campsites with electricity
and water and 50 campsites without electricity are available on a
first come, first serve basis.
Wilderness Challenge
Center
Located at Stroud Lake; the Center is operated by the
Oklahoma Foundation for the Disabled. The Center has a meeting
facility, a ropes course, a bunkhouse, and is available on a rental
basis for special events.
Foster Park
Offers a
public swimming pool, a fishing pond, playground equipment and
picnic facilities. The park complex also includes 4 ball fields,
tennis courts, and a covered pavilion available for group
activities.
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Sac & Fox Nation,
headquartered 5 1/2 miles south of Stroud, is one of the
community's major employers. The Nation first located in
what is now Lincoln County on a 750,000 acre tract of land in
1869, after moving from the upper peninsula of the Great Lakes
region. The Nation's Capitol Grounds includes:
- Headquarters Building
- 60-bed juvenile detention facility
- Library and Tribal Archives building
- Black Hawk Health Clinic
- Tribal Courthouse (which serves as the center of operations
for the Nation's judicial system)
- U.S.D.A. commodities warehouse,
- A bingo hall (Casino)
- Outdoor powwow and rodeo arena
- Campgrounds, including:
- 50 camp sites
- RV/motor home concrete pads
- Deluxe hook-ups
- Dump
- Flush toilets
- Showers
- Laundry
- Swimming pool
- Playground
- Fishing facilities
The powwow is held each year over a four-day period during the
second week in July.
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Also see
the city events calendar listed under the Home menu at the top of
this page.
Lions Club - Meets each
Tuesday at noon at the Methodist Church. Contact President
Steve Bivin @ 918-968-4241.
American Legion Post #257 and
Auxiliary - Meets first Monday of each month at Legion Building
for potluck and business meeting, 6:30 p.m. Contact Albert Ring @
918-968-3612.
Masonic Lodge #142 - Meets the second and
fourth Tuesday at Masonic Lodge Hall, 7:30 p.m. Bill Hale @
918-968-2393.
Stroud City Council - Meets Second
Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Contact Steve
Gilbert @ 918-968-2890.
Stroud Industrial Authority -
Meets First Tuesday of each month at 7:00 a.m. at the
Chamber of Commerce Meeting Room. Contact 918-968-4043.
Stroud
Chamber of Commerce - Meets at noon the first Wednesday of each
month at 7 p.m. in the Chamber Meeting Room. Call the Chamber
office 918-968-3321.
Stroud Habitat for Humanity - Meets
third Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. Contact Arthur
Thompson @ 918-968-2545.
Food Pantry - Open
the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 3pm to 5:45pm at 211 N 3rd Ave.
Phone 918-968-3482.
Beta Sigma Phi
(Preceptor Gamma Lambda Chapter) - Meets second and fourth Tuesday
of each month at a member's house, 7:00 p.m. Contact Pam
Hunt.
Stroud Arts Council - Meets at specially
called meetings.
Performance NOW - Meets at City
Hall - specially called meetings. Contact Danny Beltz @
918-968-3232.
Ministerial Alliance - Meets the
first Wednesday of each Month, contact the Chapel of Faith
church.
Stroud Regional Medical Center
Foundation - not currently meeting. Contact Olen
Hurst @ 918-968-2753.
Lincoln County Grape Growers
Association - Meets every first Monday in Chandler at 7:00
p.m.
Friends of the Library - Meets the 3rd Friday
of every third month at the Library at 1:30 p.m. Contact Marsha
Morgan @ 918-968-2567.
Stroud Public School Board Meeting
- Meets every second Monday at the High School Library, 7:00
p.m. Contact Superintendent Rick McDaniels
@918-968-2541.
Stroud Public School Foundation -
Meets second Wednesday of each month at 5:15. Contact Sara
Poskey @ 918-968-1009 or Wanda Chapman @
918-968-3711.
Family Game Club - Meets Sunday
2-5pm, all ages welcome. Contact David Timmons
@ 918-968-5114.
Awana - Meets every
Wednesday at the First Baptist Church during the school year from
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for ages 3 to fifth grade, Contact Debbie
Henley @ 918-968-2516.
Boy Scout Troop 36 -
Meets each Tuesday at 6:30pm at First Christian Church. Contact
Bill Davis @ 918-968-2785.
Girl
Scouts/Brownies - Meets Monday at
3:30pm. Amber Neal @ Parkview Elementary @
968-4711.
Stroud Junior Chamber of Commerce -
Meets for Chamber events at the High School. Contact Keri
Elerick @ 405-640-1552. |
