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2014 regional Demographic & Workforce Report nowata.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Business Support System Entrepreneur Ready Community
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Transportation Logistics
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Demographics Population Migration
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Economy Cost of Living Index Housing Income Per Capita Income Sales Tax Rates
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Workforce Jobs and Business Establishments Unemployment Rate Professional Jobs Earnings Per Worker Creative Jobs Average Annual Pay By Industry
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Commuting Patterns
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Educational Attainment Occupational Employment
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Education K-12 School Districts Advanced Education
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The Nowata County Industrial Authority board, better known as Grow Nowata, is a countywide economic development trust that was developed by the county’s publicly elected county commissioners. The organization serves as the positive force for fostering economic development throughout the county. The organization works to improve the county’s quality of life and workforce development programs. While the organization also serves to nurture and support current businesses, encourage entrepreneurship, and to assist the county in attracting new businesses to the area. Grow Nowata is also proud to be the lead storytellers for spreading the real story of Nowata County to outsiders. In 2014, Grow Nowata successfully wrote a grant for monies that led to the development of the county’s first official website, Nowata.com. The website serves to engage current citizens and to attract new businesses to the area. Come on out to Nowata County and see the opportunities for growth yourself. Contact us below for more information and a tour.
Diana Forth, Chair of the Board (918) 260-4721 dforth@welchstatebank.com GrowNowata.com
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Entrepreneur Ready Nowata What is Entrepreneur Ready Nowata? Entrepreneur Ready Nowata is an economic development strategy—a program to help Nowata become more entrepreneur friendly. That means the overall business climate, policies, regulations, and opportunities to learn and grow are available and simple to find. It also means there’s a positive, enthusiastic attitude that permeates the culture; one that asks, “How can we help you start and succeed at business?” The certification guarantees that everything’s in place; that resources are easy to find and the people behind them are helpful, friendly, and eager to help.
Why Does it Benefit You? The certification process, administered by the Innovation Center at Rogers State University, was a two-year process that ensured that the entire county had a strategy for developing its workforce, providing business support resources for current businesses, addressing potential incentives for new businesses and most of all, proactively seeking to grow its economy. We’ve worked hard on addressing the following items: •
Assessing Nowata’s current business climate
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Marshaling Nowata’s small business resources
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Creating a comprehensive strategy for business growth Identifying and nurturing Nowata’s most promising entrepreneurial talents
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MAJOR ROADS / MAJOR PORTS
US HWY 169 HWY 169 runs north/south through the core of Nowata County. It provides northern access to the state of Kansas and beyond (Road ends in Minnesota). It also provides southern access to Owasso, Tulsa and beyond. HWY 169 is easily accessible throughout the entire county of Nowata and offers multiple diesel fuel refill stations.
US HWY 60 HWY 60 runs east/west through the core of Nowata County. It provides eastern access to Missouri and to the entire east coast. It provides western access to Amarillo, TX and beyond (Road ends at California/Arizona border). HWY 60 is easily accessible throughout the entire county of Nowata and is scheduled to receive major updates in the next three (3) years.
Tulsa Port of Catoosa TulsaPort.com Within less than an hour drive of Nowata County. The port is located at the head of navigation for the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System in Northeast Oklahoma, it is one of the largest, most inland river-ports in the United States. The Tulsa Port of Catoosa’s unique position allows companies to move millions of tons of bulk freight by barge each year and at a fraction of the cost and environmental impact of rail or truck.
Port of Muskogee MuskogeePort.com The Port of Muskogee is within less than two hours of drive time from Nowata County. It’s strategically located near the confluence of the Arkansas, Verdigris and Grand Rivers, at River Mile 393.8 of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, the nation’s most inland all-weather waterway, linking Oklahoma with inland ports on the Ohio, Illinois and Mississippi Rivers, and sea ports around the world, via the Gulf of Mexico.
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MAJOR RAILWAY / MAJOR AIRPORTS
Union PaciďŹ c UP.com Nowata County has a Union Pacific owned railway that runs north/south almost parallel to US HWY 169 throughout the entire county. The railway runs north to Kansas City, MO and beyond. It also runs southeast to the Port of Muskogee and beyond. Union Pacific does offer rail spur development options for businesses seeking frequent rail service.
Tulsa International Airport TulsaAirports.com Tulsa International Airport is less than an hour’s drive away. Tulsa International Airport has two passenger concourses (A and B). As of June 2013, TUL offers non-stop flights to 19 domestic airports in 16 domestic cities.
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10,513
10,627
10,609
10,555
Nowata County
POPULATION / MIGRATION
2010
2011
2012
2013
The total population of Nowata County is 10,555. Approximately 17.1% of Nowata County’s total population is between the ages of 20 to 29. While the largest age block is between the ages of 40-54, at 21.3% of the population.
Nowata County Migration International Domestic
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+100 94
Net Migration is the difference between the number of people relocating into or out of an area over a period of time. A positive value represents more people entering the region than leaving it, while a negative value represents more people leaving than entering it.
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COST OF LIVING / HOUSEHOLD INCOME
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The cost of living index is the amount of money it takes to acquire basic necessities of life. These necessities include things such as groceries, housing, utilities, transportation, healthcare and miscellaneous goods and services such as clothing. The cost of living index compares local costs of living to the national average. The national average is set to 100, and each index is read as a percent of the national average. Index values above 100 mean that the local area has a cost of living above the national average, while values below 100 mean that the local area has a cost of living below the national average. Nowata County has a housing index of 76.5, which is almost twenty four points below the national average. While neighboring county, Washington County has a housing index that is almost two points higher than the national average, 101.4 Fellow neighboring counties, Craig and Rogers, also have housing index rankings that are above Nowata County’s 76.5. Craig at 82.6 and Rogers at 96.9, respectively.
9.5%
Less than $10,000
8.5%
$10,000 - $14,999
13%
$15,000 - $24,999
15.5%
$25,000 - $34,999
14.3%
$35,000 - $49,999
20.2%
$50,000 - $74,999
9.5%
$75,000 - $99,999
7.2%
$100,000 - $149,999
1.3%
$150,000 - $199,999
1%
Median Household Income
$38,990
Mean Household Income
$48,290
$200,000 or more
The majority of households in Nowata County (53.6%) have combined incomes of more than $35,000. Twenty percent of the households have incomes between $50,000 to 74,999. Nineteen percent of the households have incomes at $75,000 of more.
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PER CAPITA INCOME / SALES TAX RATES United Sta te s
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$19,303
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$27,158
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Per capita income, also known as income per person, is the average (mean) income of persons in a region. It is calculated by adding together all personal income for people who live in the region and dividing it by the region’s population. In this measure, Nowata County is close to Oklahoma as a whole. Nowata County has a per capita income of $19,303, which is $3,000 less than Oklahoma. When compared to the U.S. as a whole, the county’s per capita income is about $7,800 lower. While the per capita income averages for Nowata County workers is $25,619 and for male full-time, year-round workers is $40,010.
Nowata County %
4.5
State
2-3%
County
8.59.5%
Municipal
2%
The state sales tax rate in Oklahoma is 4.5%. Municipal tax rates in Nowata County vary between 2.0% and 3.0%. Adding together state, county, and municipal rates, the average total sales tax rate for municipalities in Nowata County is 9.0%. While neighboring county, Rogers County has an average municipality sales tax rate ranging from 9.33% to 10.33%. Tulsa County, the nearest metropolitan area to Nowata County, has an average municipality sales tax ranging from 8.35% to 9.35%, very close to Nowata County’s rates.
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2011
2013
499
Establishments
2974
2839
Total Jobs
JOBS AND BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS / UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
2013
The number of jobs for Nowata County increased by 2.4% over the three-year period from 2011-2013. The county added 460 jobs during that period and had a net gain of 135 jobs during the same period. Dividing jobs by establishments, it is evident that in 2013 establishments averaged about 6 employees in Nowata County.
Unemployment Rate
9.1
9 7.6 6.6
6.7
2012
2013
5.9 5.2
2004
2005
4.7
2006
5
2007
4.3
2008
2009
2010
2011
The unemployment rate is calculated by dividing the number of unemployed by the number of people in the labor force. The unemployment rate in Nowata County is 6.7%. The rates have declined from 2009 to 2013 in the Nowata County by 2.4 percentage points. Nowata County had a pre-2008 recession unemployment rate of 4.3% and has seen its rate continue to drop closer to that rate since 2011.
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2010
2014
Nowata
Nation
Nowata
$36.93
$27.74
Median Earnings
5.9%
3.2%
% Change 2010-2014
240
232
Professional Jobs
PROFESSIONAL JOBS / EARNINGS PER WORKER
Nation
Professional jobs in the region are represented here by these classes of workers: • Lawyers, Judges, and Related Workers
• Business Operations Specialists
• Top Executives
• Financial Specialist
• Health Diagnosing Specialists and Treating Practitioners
These careers typically pay higher wages, require higher levels of education, and offer more job security. Individuals between the ages of 35 to 54 hold the majority, 53.7%, of Nowata County’s professional occupations. While females hold 56.8% of professional jobs in the county. The median hourly earnings for professional jobs are $27.74 for the county.
57%
of National Average
Average Earnings
$29,799.43
Average Earnings Per Worker (AEPW) is an estimate of annual earnings, which provides an idea of the financial well-being of a region’s residents and workforce. Regional AEPW is calculated by dividing the total earnings in a region by the number of workers in the region. The 2012 average earnings for Nowata County was $29,799.43.
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2010
2014
Nowata
Nation
Nowata
$32.97
$24.41
Median Earnings
7%
16.6%
% Change 2010-2014
46
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Creative Jobs
CREATIVE JOBS
Nation
Creative jobs in the region are represented here by these classes of workers: • Architects, surveyors, and cartographers • Mathematical science occupation workers • Life scientists
• Physical scientists • Entertainers and performers • Sports and related workers
• Computer occupation workers • Art and design workers • Engineers
Creative jobs in Nowata County have grown 16% from 2010 to 2014, roughly 2.4 times the national rate of 7 percent.
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AVERAGE ANNUAL PAY BY INDUSTRY Nowata
Nation
$120k
$80k
$40k
Other Services
Accommodation and Food Services
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
Health Care and Social Assistance
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
Government
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
Finance and Insurance
Retail Trade
Wholesale Trade
Manufacturing
Construction
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
$0
Average Annual Pay is another estimate of earnings, but it differs from Average Earnings Per Worker in that it is based on workers who are covered by unemployment insurance. Average Annual Pay is defined by the total pay given to workers covered by unemployment insurance divided by the number of workers covered by unemployment insurance. The numbers here are broken down by fifteen industry sectors for Nowata County and the U.S. The data set also shows that jobs in Nowata County within Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction have increased by 282% during the ten-year period, 2004-2014.
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COMMUTING PATTERNS
41.7%
Nowata County
9.6%
Washington County
9.2%
Creek County
5.3%
Montgomery County
4.7%
Tulsa County
4.4%
Rogers County
4.0%
Osage County
2.2%
Craig County
2.1%
Pawnee County
1.8%
Mayes County
15%
Other
32%
Tulsa County
16.2%
Nowata County
13.5%
Washington County
8.7%
Montgomery County
7.0%
Rogers County
4.1%
Osage County
2.3%
Oklahoma County
1.3%
Craig County
1.2%
Mayes County
1.1%
Cherokee County
12.6%
Job Counts of People Employed at Jobs in Nowata County
Job Counts of People Who Live in Nowata County
Other
Only forty-one percent of Nowata County residents work in Nowata County. Roughly sixteen percent of Nowata County residents commute to neighboring counties: Washington County 9.6%, Craig County 2.2 % and Rogers County 4.4%. While 5.3% of Nowata County residents commute to Montgomery County, Kansas. Only 16.2% of the Nowata County workforce lives in Nowata County. The majority of Nowata County’s workforce, thirty-two percent, commutes from Tulsa County. While 13.5% of the workforce commutes from Washington County, 8.7% commutes from Montgomery County, Kansas, 7% commutes from Osage County and 12.6% from a combination of other locations. All other locations represented above each account for less than three-percent of Nowata County workers, respectively.
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EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
4.6%
Less Than 9th Grade
12.7%
9th - 12th No Diploma
41.3%
High School Graduate
24.5%
Some College, No Degree
5.1%
Associate’s Degree
9.0%
Bachelor’s Degree
2.8%
Graduate / Professional Degree
82.7%
High School Graduate or Higher
7,271 Population 25 years and over
11.8%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Educational attainment is the highest level of education that an individual has completed. This is distinct from the level of schooling that an individual is currently attending. Nowata County residents from age 35 to 44 have the highest rate of high school graduates or higher in the county at 92.5%. While this age bracket also contains the highest rate of individuals with Bachelor’s degrees or higher, 21.2%. Women age 35 to 44 in Nowata County have the highest likelihood of all individuals in the county to be a high school graduate or higher, 94.3%, and also to hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher, 22.5%.
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OCCUPATIONAL EMPLOYMENT 2004
2014 100
200
Median Hourly
OfďŹ ce and Administrative Support Occupations
$12.07
Education, Training, and Library Occupations
$15.86
Production Operations
$14.68
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
$8.70
Sales and Related Occupations
$11.62
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
$31.67
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
$12.02
Healthcare Support Occupations
$10.32
Management Occupations
$29.65
Construction and Extraction Occupations
$14.39
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
$9.48
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
$14.74
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
$20.76
Personal Care and Service Occupations
$9.27
Protective Service Occupations
$12.35
Community and Social Service Occupations
$14.09
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
$9.92
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
$31.02
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
$20.51
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K-12 SCHOOL / ADVANCED EDUCATION
Oklahoma Union Public Schools OKUnion.k12.ok.us Class 2A Academic Bowl District Champs Revered FFA Program
Nowata Public Schools Npsok.org Class 2A Largest School in the County 1970 Class 2A State Football Champs Recently Updated Facilities
South Coffeyville Public Schools SCps.k12.ok.us Class B Smallest Student-Teacher Ratio in County
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ADVANCED EDUCATION
Nowata County has direct access to an array of job specific training programs and advanced education opportunities. Within 30-40 minutes from anywhere in the county, you can reach a career teach institution, community college or a four-year university with graduate programs. Our location offers employers and its employees the same opportunities for career advancement training as a major metropolitan area would. Some of Our Local Institutions:
The Strategy Center StrategyCenterOK.com The Strategy Center at Tri-County Technology Center provides Nowata County businesses with customized job training and business development assistance.
Rogers State University RSU.edu RSU, a regional four-year university offers Nowata County two campuses within less than a 30-minute drive (Bartlesville and Claremore). In addition, RSU offers online course, complete degree options online and a new MBA program.
Coffeyville Community College Coffeyville.edu CCC is a comprehensive two-year institution of post-secondary learning. The College offers 24 academic programs, 15 technical programs and 14 certificate programs.
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