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Durant, OK

Durant is a city in Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States that serves as the headquarters of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Durant is the principal city of the Durant Micropolitan Statistical Area, which had a population of 46,067 in 2020. The city is the largest in the Choctaw Nation, ranking ahead of McAlester and Poteau. Durant is also part of the Dallas–Fort Worth Combined Statistical Area, anchoring the northern edge. 

The city was founded by Dixon Durant, a Choctaw who lived in the area after the MK&T railroad came through the Indian Territory in the early 1870s. It became the county seat of Bryan County in 1907 after Oklahoma statehood. 

Durant is home to Southeastern Oklahoma State University and the headquarters of the Choctaw Nation. The city is officially known as the Magnolia Capital of Oklahoma. The city and its micropolitan are a major part of the Texoma region.

The Durant area was once claimed by both Spain and France before officially becoming part of the United States after the Louisiana Purchase and Adams–Onís Treaty. During the 1820s and 1830s, the area was designated as part of the Choctaw Nation in the southern Indian Territory. During the Indian removals, the Choctaws followed the Choctaw Trail of Tears from their ancestral homeland in Mississippi and Alabama into this area. The Choctaw Nation originally extended from the Mexican border in the west (now part of the Texas panhandle) to the Arkansas Territory in the east, from the Red River in the south to the South Canadian River in the north. In 1855, the Choctaw and Chickasaws formally divided their land into two separate nations, with Durant remaining in Choctaw territory on the east. Chickasaw land extended west to the boundary that would divide Indian Territory from Oklahoma Territory after the passage of the Oklahoma Organic Act in 1890.

Durant is located in southeast Oklahoma, in a region named Texoma, or Texomaland, because of its short distance from Lake Texoma. The city is also part of Choctaw Country, formerly Kiamichi Country. Its geographic coordinates are 33°59′59″N 96°23′5″W (33.999834, −96.384825). It is approximately 14 miles (23 km) north of the Texas border at the Red River. Dallas is about 88 miles (142 km) south of Durant. The north edge of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, in McKinney, is about 58 miles (93 km) to the south. 

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Durant has a total area of 26.8 square miles (69.3 km2), of which 26.7 square miles (69.2 km2) is land and 0.077 square miles (0.2 km2), or 0.24%, is water.

Durant, OK offers a variety of spas, gyms, and health and wellness activities that cater to the health and fitness needs of its residents. Bella Vita Spa & Salon provides a tranquil retreat with massages, facials, and holistic therapies designed to rejuvenate the mind and body. Anytime Fitness offers 24/7 access to state-of-the-art equipment and personalized training programs, ensuring fitness goals are met at any time. Knight Family Chiropractic focuses on spinal health, pain relief, and overall wellness with a range of chiropractic services tailored to individual needs. Soaring Salutations + SUP texoma | Adventure Yoga hosts classes that emphasize core strength, flexibility, and mental clarity through various yoga practices. Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Wellness Center offers a comprehensive fitness facility with group classes, personal training, and wellness programs. Planet Fitness promotes a judgment-free environment with a wide array of exercise equipment and group fitness classes. These diverse facilities and activities make Durant a hub for wellness and active living, enriching the lives of its residents.

The top sites in Durant, OK are Fort Washita Historic Site, Blue River Valley Winery, and Lake Texoma.

Population: 19,628 (2022). ZIP Codes: 74701, 74702. Area code: 580. Elevation: 669 ft (204 m). Area: 27.83 sq mi (72.08 km2).
 

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What is Durant, OK famous for?

Durant is home to Southeastern Oklahoma State University and the headquarters of the Choctaw Nation. The city is officially known as the Magnolia Capital of Oklahoma. The city and its micropolitan are a major part of the Texoma region.

Is Durant, OK safe?

With a crime rate of 33 per one thousand residents, Durant 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 31. Within Oklahoma, more than 89% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Durant.

How much does it cost to live in Durant, OK?

The total cost of housing, food, child care, transportation, health care, taxes, and other necessities for a single adult in Durant is $36,728 a year — greater than the annual cost of living for Oklahoma of $35,289 yet less than the national figure of $38,433. Housing is one of the largest components of the cost of living. In Durant, the median home value is $114,000, less than the national median home value of $204,900.

Sources

Durant, Oklahoma - Wikipedia

Bella Vita Spa & Salon 

Anytime Fitness

Knight Family Chiropractic

Planet Fitness

Soaring Salutations

Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Fort Washita Historic Site

Blue River Valley Winery

Keithley Park

24/7 Wall Street

Neighborhood Scout

Durant Historic District

City of Durant

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