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Chickasha is a city in and the county seat of Grady County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 16,051 at the 2020 census, a 0.1% increase from 2010. The city is named for and strongly connected to Native American heritage, as "Chickasha" (Chikashsha) is the Choctaw word for Chickasaw. Chickasha is home to the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. Chickasha was founded by Hobart Johnstone Whitley, a land developer, banker, farmer, and Rock Island Railroad executive. At the time of its founding, Chickasha was located in Pontotoc County, Chickasaw Nation. The founding took place in 1892 when the Chicago, Rock Island, and Pacific Railway (Rock Island) built a track through Indian Territory. A post office was established in June 1892. One of the earliest industrial plants to come to Chickasha was the Chickasha Cotton Oil Company, which was established in 1899. The town was incorporated in 1902. From 1910 to 1927, the town was served by the Chickasha Street Railway, the town’s electric trolley system.

In 1908, the Oklahoma Industrial Institute and College for Girls was established in Chickasha. A local rancher named J. B. Sparks donated land for the school in memory of his daughter, Nellie. The girl was a Chickasaw descendant, and the land had been part of her allotment. The Nellie Sparks Dormitory commemorated her. The school was renamed the Oklahoma College for Women in 1916. It became coeducational in 1965 and was renamed the Oklahoma College of Liberal Arts. It was renamed again in 1975 as the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. The Wilson and Bonfis Flying School opened in October 1941 to train cadets of the U.S. Army Air Force. Over eight thousand cadets completed training there during World War II. After the war, the facility became the Chickasha Municipal Airport. Also during the war, the army built and used Borden General Hospital. This site now contains Grady Memorial Hospital, Five Oaks Medical Group, Southern Plains Medical Center, and Borden Park. A prisoner of war camp established in 1944 is now the site of the Grady County Fairgrounds.

Chickasha is located west of the center of Grady County and is 42 miles (68 km) southwest of Oklahoma City, which is accessible via Interstate 44 (the H. E. Bailey Turnpike). I-44 passes through the southeast side of the city, with access from Exits 80 and 83, and leads southwest 47 miles (76 km) to Lawton. U.S. Route 62 runs through the city as Choctaw Avenue, leading east and then northeast 18 miles (29 km) to Blanchard and west 18 miles to Anadarko. U.S. Route 81 passes through the city center, leading south 40 miles (64 km) to Duncan and north 35 miles (56 km) to El Reno. U.S. Route 277 enters Chickasha from the south with US 81 and leaves to the east with US 62. 

Line Creek passes through the north part of the city and flows into the Washita River about one mile northeast of the city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.1 square miles (57.2 km2), of which 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2), or 0.22%, is water. The Washita River flows through the northern end of the city, then turns south and forms part of the city's eastern border.

Chickasha, OK, boasts a variety of spas, gyms, and health and wellness activities tailored to the needs of its residents. The Artesian Hotel, Casino & Sole'renity Spa offers a range of relaxing treatments, including massages, facials, and body scrubs, aimed at promoting stress relief and rejuvenation. Iron Works and Anytime Fitness provides a comprehensive fitness experience with modern equipment, personal training services, and group fitness classes catering to various fitness levels and goals. Oklahoma Yoga offers yoga and meditation classes focusing on mindfulness, balance, and inner peace. Additionally, Chickasha Chiropractic Center specializes in chiropractic care, corrective exercises, and nutritional counseling to support spinal health and overall wellness. The Chickasha Wellness Center organizes community wellness events, workshops, and health screenings to promote preventive healthcare and healthy lifestyle choices. With these diverse options, Chickasha serves as a hub for fostering health and well-being within its community.

Top sites in Chickasha, OK are Shannon Springs Park, Washita Valley Park, and Chickasha Leg Lamp.

Population: 17,014 (2024). ZIP codes: 73018, 73023. Area code: 405. Elevation: 1,112 ft (339 m). Area:22.48 sq mi (58.23 km2).

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What is Chickasha, OK known for?

Chickasha is home to the Festival of Light, an annual event since 1993 that attracts thousands of people who come to see the Christmas lights displayed in Shannon Springs Park. In 1969 the Chickasha Antique Auto Club was formed. It hosts two yearly swap meets, luring car buffs and collectors from across the nation.

Is Chickasha, OK safe?

With a crime rate of 37 per one thousand residents, Chickasha has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 27. Within Oklahoma, more than 92% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Chickasha.

What is the poverty rate in Chickasha, OK?

The average household income in Chickasha is $74,629 with a poverty rate of 17.52%. The median age in Chickasha is 36.4 years: 34.6 years for males, and 39.2 years for females. Chickasha is currently growing at a rate of 1.46% annually and its population has increased by 6.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,059 in 2020.

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