Careers, Jobs and Education Resources for: Ardmore, OK
Ardmore is a business, cultural and tourism city in and the county seat of Carter County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2006 census estimates, the city had a population of 24,535, while a 2007 estimate has the Ardmore micropolitan statistical area totaling 56,694 residents. Ardmore is located 90 miles (140 km) equidistant from Oklahoma City and Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas at the junction of Interstate 35 and U.S. Highway 70, and is generally considered the hub of the ten-county region in South Central Oklahoma, also known by state tourism pamphlets as Arbuckle Country and Lake and Trail Country. Geologically, Ardmore is situated about 16 kilometers south of the Arbuckle Mountains, and is located at the eastern margin of the Healdton Basin, one of the most oil-rich regions of the Unite... (from wikipedia)Oklahoma Fast Facts:
Location, Location, Location…: Located in the south central region of the United States, Oklahoma is in a region especially prone to sever weather. With a land area of 68,667 square miles, Oklahoma is the 20th largest state.
Cities: The capital and largest city is Oklahoma City, while Tulsa is also a key economic center
Behind the Name: Oklahoma is nicknamed the “Sooner State.”
A Closer Look: More than 25 Native American languages are spoken in Oklahoma, the most of any state. Oklahoma was formed by a combination of Oklahoma Territory and Indian Territory on November 16, 1907, becoming the 46th state to enter the union.
Did You Know? Oklahoma is the only state in the nation that shares its name with its capital city.
Oklahoma Careers and Employment:
Population: 3,642,361 (5.6% increase since 2000) - 50.6% Female, 49.4% Male (2008 U.S. Census Bureau).
Business Environment: Ranked 26th in Forbes Magazine’s “Best States for Business,” 2008.
Top Industries: In terms of paid employees, according to a 2008 U.S. Census Bureau study: (1) health care and social assistance; (2) retail trade; (3) manufacturing; (4) accommodation and food services; and (5) administrative and support and waste management and remediation services.
Taxes: Income Tax, 0.5% to 5.5% and Sales Tax, 4.5% (Federation of Tax Administrators).
Cost of Living: 88.4 in relation to the “National Average” of 100 (Federal Cost of Living Index).
Quality of Life: Ranked 37th of 50 states by CNBC, 2009.
Weather: Average Temperature (In °F) – Jan: 36.11; Apr: 59.07; July: 81.62; Oct: 61.30 (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration).
K-12: Ranked 42nd of 50 states in “Academic Achievement” by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 2009.
Oklahoma Economics:
In General: The major components of Oklahoma's economy include mining, manufacturing, service and tourism. As in most states Oklahoma’s workforce is predominantly employed in the service industry, but there are also many jobs available in wholesale and retail trade, manufacturing and military and government services.
Service Industry: In the services industry, leading businesses include private health care, equipment rental companies (oil field equipment, rental cars), telemarketing firms (telephone reservation systems) and repair shops.
Agriculture: The state is also a leading supplier of beef across the nation, with beef cattle serving as the leading source of agricultural income in Oklahoma.
Manufacturing: Production of machinery, particularly oil field machinery, construction machinery and refrigeration and heating equipment, leads the manufacturing industry in Oklahoma.
Mining: Oklahoma’s most important mined products are petroleum and natural gas, as the state ranks among the leading producers in the nation in both categories.
Did You Know? A grain of truth: Oklahoma is one of the leading wheat producers in the country.
Oklahoma Education:
In General: Oklahoma is home to a variety of higher learning institutions across the state, including 19 public and 24 colleges and universities. Notable schools include the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, Phillips University and the University of Tulsa.
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A Closer Look: With an emphasis on agriculture, Oklahoma State University has Agricultural Experiment Stations placed throughout the state.
Sources: In addition to specific citations noted in this “Career Information” section, supplementary source materials include: the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service; Netstate.com; Education-Portal.com; USCollegeSearch.org; and Wikipedia.com.