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Stillwater, OK

Stillwater is the tenth-largest city in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. It is the county seat of Payne County, Oklahoma. It is located in north-central Oklahoma at the intersection of U.S. Route 177 and State Highway 51. Stillwater was part of the first Oklahoma Land Run held on April 22, 1889, when the Unassigned Lands were opened for settlement and became the core of the new Oklahoma Territory. The city charter was adopted on August 24, 1889, and operates under a council-manager government system.

Stillwater has a diverse economy with a foundation in aerospace, agribusiness, biotechnology, optoelectronics, printing and publishing, and software and standard manufacturing. Stillwater is home to the main campus of Oklahoma State University (the city's largest employer) as well as Northern Oklahoma College – Stillwater, Meridian Technology Center, and the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education. The city is also home to the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum.

The north-central region of Oklahoma became part of the United States with the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. In 1832, author and traveler Washington Irving provided the first recorded description of the area around Stillwater in his book A Tour on the Prairies. He wrote of "a glorious prairie spreading out beneath the golden beams of an autumnal sun. The deep and frequent traces of buffalo, showed it to be one of their favorite grazing grounds." According to one legend, local Native American tribes—Ponca, Kiowa, Osage, and Pawnee—called the creek "Still Water" because the water was always still. A second legend states that cattlemen driving herds from Texas to railways back east always found water "still there". A third legend holds that David L. Payne walked up to Stillwater Creek and said, "This town should be named Still Water". Members of the board thought he was crazy, but the name stuck.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 28.3 square miles (73.3 km2), of which 27.9 square miles (72.1 km2) is land and 0.5 square mile (1.2 km2) (1.62%) is water.

Stillwater, OK offers a variety of spas, gyms, and health and wellness activities that cater to the health and fitness needs of its residents. Stillwater Massage provides a peaceful retreat with massages, facials, and holistic treatments aimed at relaxation and rejuvenation. Colvin Center at Oklahoma State University offers an extensive fitness facility with state-of-the-art equipment, group classes, and personal training services. Balance Yoga Barre hosts a range of classes focusing on yoga, barre, and Pilates, emphasizing core strength and flexibility. Stillwater Family Care provides comprehensive chiropractic services, focusing on spinal health, pain relief, and overall wellness. 10Gym offers a judgment-free environment with a wide array of exercise equipment, group fitness classes, and personal training options. Lake McMurtry offers outdoor activities, including hiking and biking trails, camping, and water sports, promoting an active lifestyle in nature. These diverse facilities and activities make Stillwater a hub for wellness and active living, enriching the lives of its residents.

Top sites in Stillwater, OK are Boone Pickens Stadium, Boomer Lake Park, Southern Woods Park, and the OSU Museum of Art.

Population: 49,525 (2023). ZIP codes: 74074, 74078. Area codes: 405, 572. Elevation: 948 ft (289 m). Area: 30.30 sq mi (78.49 km2).

FAQs

Why is Stillwater, OK famous?

Stillwater is the site of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. The Washington Irving Trail Museum is located southeast of Stillwater at the site of one of Irving's encampments during the trip he described in A Tour of the Prairies. Nearby Lake Carl Blackwell (3,200 acres [1,300 hectares]) was created in 1938 by the impounding of Stillwater Creek. Inc. village, 1890; town, 1891; city, 1895. Pop. (2000) 39,065; (2010) 45,688.

What are the demographics of Stillwater, OK?

Stillwater, OK is home to a population of 48.1k people, of which 92.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 9.7% of Stillwater, OK residents were born outside of the country (4.66k people). In 2021, there were 10.3 times more White (non-Hispanic) residents (35.7k people) in Stillwater, OK than any other race or ethnicity.

What is the cost of living in Stillwater, OK?

Stillwater's housing expenses are 23% lower than the national average and the utility prices are 6% lower than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 7% lower than the national average. Stillwater has grocery prices that are 8% lower than the national average.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Stillwater

Britannica

Sofia Health

Data USA

Payscale

Stillwater Massage 

Oklahoma State University

Balance Yoga Barre

Stillwater Family Care

10Gym

Lake McMurtry

Boone Pickens Stadium

Boomer Lake Park

Southern Woods Park

OSU Museum of Art

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