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CITY OF DURANT
Community Profile
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DURANT INDUSTRIAL AUTHORITY
215 N. 4th, Durant, OK 74701
580.924.4570
Oct 2014
COMMUNITY OVERVIEW
Durant, Oklahoma is located in southeastern Oklahoma in Bryan County on U.S. Highway
69/75 (north-south) just 95 miles north of Dallas, Texas and 20 miles north of the Texas and
Oklahoma border. U.S. Highway 70 passes through Durant from east to west providing direct
access to Lake Texoma State Park, the twelfth largest man-made lake in the United States,
and Interstate 35. Durant has grown from a small rural community to a modern city full of industrial and technological opportunities. Still, Durant’s residents have maintained their family
and community values and work ethics.
Citizens of Durant enjoy a wide range of activities and cultural events. Some of these include
boating, fishing and camping at Lake Texoma State Park, golf tournaments at a local golf
course, Choctaw Hotel Casino and Resort, turn of the century exhibits featured at Three Valley Museum, Music on Market Square Outdoor Summer Concerts and annual events like the
Magnolia Festival and Oklahoma Shakespearean Festival. With a superb location, varied culture and quality lifestyle, Durant is a great place to grow and prosper.
LOCATION
City: Durant
City Size in Square Miles: 22.7
Nearest Major City: Dallas, Texas
Major Highways: U.S. 70, SH78 and SH48
Latitude: 33°+ 56 min North
Elevation Above Sea Level: 703 feet
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County: Bryan
County Size in Square Miles: 909
Nearest Major Four Lane: U.S. Highway 69/75
Nearest Major Interstate: Interstate 35
Longitude: 96° + 23 min West
Time Zone: Central
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DISTANCE TO MAJOR CITIES
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MILES
Dallas, TX
Oklahoma City, OK
Tulsa, OK
Houston, TX
Memphis, TN
Kansas City, KS
New Orleans, LA
Denver, CO
Chicago, IL
Atlanta, GA
Washington, D.C.
New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
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570
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TOPOGRAPHY & CLIMATE
The land in Bryan County has an abundance of natural resources with small creeks and gently
rolling hillsides. Bryan County is bordered by the Red River on the south and Lake Texoma on the
west, providing an outstanding view of wooded terrain and water. The soil is conducive to agriculture’s needs and consists mainly of sandy loam and black land. The soil is considered stable for
construction purposes.
LOCAL WEATHER AVERAGES
Climate Division: 8
Annual Snowfall: 1”
Humidity: 68%
July High: 93F
January Low: 30F
July Low: 71F
Prevailing Wind Direction: South
Average Wind Speed: 9 mph
Days Below 32F: 55
Farm Land Usage: 72%
Annual Rainfall: 44.69”
Annual Temperature: 62F
January High: 53F
Precipitation Days: 69
Clear Days: 227
Flying Days: 347
Days Above 90F: 107
First Frost: November 6
Last Frost: March 29
Sources; www.weatherbase.com
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POPULATION
City of Durant Population
2005: 14,637
2010: 15,856
2014: 16,425
Growth of the County
Since 2000 16.10%
1990-2000
5.3%
Bryan County Population
2005: 37,658
2010: 42,416
2014: 44,244
Growth of the State
2000-2010 13.7%
1990-2000 8.8%
BRYAN COUNTY POPULATION RANKING
8th in OKLAHOMA
Oklahoma Population
1910: 1,657,155
1920: 2,028,283
1930: 2,396,040
1940: 2,336,434
1950: 2,233,351
1960: 2,328,284
1970: 2,559,229
1980: 3,025,290
1990: 3,145,585
2000: 3,450,654
2010: 3,751,351
DURANT 2010 POPULATION RANKING
32nd in OKLAHOMA
BRYAN COUNTY DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Household Income
2008-2012: $37,883
35.84% increase since 2000
Median Home Cost
2008-2012: $87,500
56.33% increase since 2000
Cost of Living Index
Fort Washita National Historic Landmark
March 2012: 82.9
National Average: 100.0
HOUSING
Durant
Total Housing Units
7,202
19,586
Owner Occupied Units
40.10%
56.43%
Renter Occupied Units
47.81%
29.54%
Avg. Household Size
2.34
2.45
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Type: City-Council Manager
Council Members: 5
Planning/Zoning: 5 Member Board
Services Provided by the City of Durant: Refuse Disposal, Water and Sewer
CONTACT NUMBERS
Police Department
City Manager
Economic Development
Community Development
Public Works Department
City Clerk/City Treasurer
Durant Fire Marshal
Chamber of Commerce
Durant Main Street Program
Emergency Management
(580) 924-3737
(580) 931-6605
(580) 924-4570
(580) 931-6610
(580) 924-8358
(580) 931-6640
(580) 924-8621
(580) 924-0848
(580) 924-1550
(580) 924-3661
Jerry Tomlinson
MAYOR
High School: Robert E. Lee High School,
Midland, Texas
College: Odessa College—Odessa, Texas,
Southeastern Oklahoma State University Durant , Oklahoma
Military Service: U.S. Marine Corps
Committees: Durant Community Facilities
Authority, Durant Park Advisory Committee,
Chairman of the Durant Industrial Authority,
Durant Economic Development Council,
Durant Area Chamber of Commerce
Fire Department
(580) 924-8459
Oklahoma Gas & Electric (800) 272-9741
Oklahoma Natural Gas (800) 664-5463
AT&T
(800) 288-2020
Bryan County Abstract (580) 924-0306
Tag Agency
(580) 924-0466
Tax Assessor
(580) 924-2166
Workforce Oklahoma
(580) 924-1828
Water Office
(580) 931-6630
Multi-Sports Complex
(580) 924-8190
Bobby Story
VICE MAYOR
High School: Durant High School
College: Southeastern Oklahoma State
University, Durant, Oklahoma,
Committees: American Land Title Association, Oklahoma Land Title Association, Durant
City Council, Durant City Utility Authority,
Durant Airport Authority, Durant Community
Facilities Authority, Durant Main Street Board
of Directors, Delta Chi Delta/Delta Tau Delta
Fraternity - SOSU - President, Bryan County
AG EXPO Board of Directors, Society of Cable
Television Engineers
Civic Activities: Boy Scouts, Soccer Leader,
Past School Board Member, Member of First
Baptist Church of Durant
Civic Activities: Member of First Baptist
Church of Durant.
Family: Married, 4 children, 11 grandchildren
Family: Married, 3 children
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PUBLIC SAFETY
DURANT POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Durant Police Department serves the community with a sworn force of 37 officers and 27 reserve officers. Civilian personnel includes: 2 volunteer chaplains, 12 dispatchers, 2 animal control
officers, 4 (2 full-time and 2 part-time) records and administrative assistants and 1 evidence custodian. The department provides communication services to city police, fire and emergency medical services as well as volunteer fire departments and law enforcement agencies throughout all of Bryan
County.
Durant is structured to support three (3) different shifts of uniformed patrol operations and also maintains a Criminal Investigation Division, a Narcotics Investigation Unit and the Animal Control/Shelter
Service.
BRYAN COUNTY VIOLENT CRIME INDEX: 4
(National Average: 4)
BRYAN COUNTY
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
County Police Officers:
13 Full-time Deputies
13 Reserve Deputies
3 Civilians
Jail: Central
DURANT /BRYAN COUNTY
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Dispatch: 24 Hours
Enhanced 911 Emergency Services
22 Volunteers
1 Assistant Director
1 Director
1 Safety Officer
OKLAHOMA HIGHWAY PATROL
8 Highway Troopers
1 Area Supervisor
1 Troop Commander
7 Special Services Troopers
6 Communication Officer
OKLAHOMA STATE BUREAU OF
INVESTIGATIONS
2 General Assignment Agent
1 Crime Scene Agent
1 Child Abuse Agent
DURANT FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Durant Fire Department currently has 33 members.
11 members work 24 hours on duty per shift for a total of 3
shifts. The Durant Fire Department currently has three
stations. The central station is located at 122 North First
Street. Station #2 is located on Gail Farrell Drive. Station #3
is located south of town on Enterprise Boulevard and is a
cooperative effort with the Choctaw Nation.
The Fire Marshal’s office is responsible for building inspections
along with public education.
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Durant Central Fire Department
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DONALD W. REYNOLDS COMMUNITY
CENTER AND LIBRARY
The Donald W. Reynolds Foundation Community Center and Library will hold its grand opening on May 25,
2011. The library will include 21,000 square feet with
the capacity for over 70,000 volumes in its collection
and will allow for full ADA accessibility, include computer labs, study rooms, drive-up book return and pick up
window, wireless internet capabilities and item self
check system.
Donald W. Reynolds Community
Center and Library
The library also had dedicated space for a café and retail area for the “Friends of the Library”. The 7,000
square foot community center includes a distance
learning classroom, a multi-purpose meeting space
with projection capability and a theater for local productions. It is located at 1515 West Main Street.
COMMUNITY FACILITIES & MEDIA
PLACES OF WORSHIP: 51 in Durant with 65 additional
churches within Bryan County.
All major denominations represented.
APARTMENT COMPLEXES: 12
MOBILE HOME PARKS: 4
HOTELS/MOTELS: 9
TOTAL COMBINED ROOMS: 963
POST OFFICE: 1
TELEGRAPH: Western Union
NEWSPAPERS:
Durant Daily Democrat (daily)
The Daily Oklahoman (daily)
This is Texoma (bi-monthly)
LOCAL RADIO STATIONS:
KLAK 97.5 Contemporary KLBC 106.3 Country
KMKT 93.1 Country
KSSU 91.9 Top 40
KAYC 91.1 Christian
KAZC 88.3 Gospel
KSEO 750 AM Sports
MIX 96.1 Music Mix
INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS
AT&T
Rhino Communication
Loftis Satellite
LocalNet
VYVE
Dish Network
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LOCAL TELEVISION STATIONS
KXII—Sherman , Texas
KTEN—Denison, Texas
WFAA—Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX
NEWS9 - OKC,OK
OETA - OKC, OK
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RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PUBLIC PARKS
Billy Miller Park
Carol Albert Park
Leonard Morgan Park
Schuler Park
Dixon Durant Park
Keithley Park
Lloyd Plyler Park
Slaton Park
PUBLIC TENNIS COURTS: 3
SKATE PARKS: 1
BOWLING
Choctaw Casino Resort (Opening in 2014)
PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS
Carl Albert Swimming Pool
SOSU Swimming Pool
WALKING/RUNNING TRACKS
SOSU Indoor Walking/Running Track
Carl Albert Park
THEATERS
Choctaw Casino Resort (Opening in 2014)
GOLF COURSES
Chickasaw Point Golf Resort
Calera Golf Center (Driving Range)
ENTERTAINMENT/CONCERTS
Choctaw Casino and Resort
Theatre at Southeastern
Donald W. Reynolds Community Center
BALL PARKS
Billy Miller I,II, III, IV
Keithley Park
Lloyd Plyler Park
Leonard D. Morgan Soccer Field
Slaton Park
SOSU Baseball Field
SOSU Softball Field
Paul Laird Football Field—SOSU Campus
Durant High School Football Field
Durant Multi-Sports Complex
MUSEUMS
Three Valley Museum
Fort Washita Historic Site & Museum
Caddo Indian Territory Museum
SOSU Art Gallery
Indian Territory Art Gallery
PUBLIC LIBRARIES
SOSU Library
Donald W. Reynolds Community Center
and Library
TRAVEL AGENTS
All Seasons Travel
Choctaw Nation Travel
LAKES/CAMPING/PICNIC
Lake Texoma State Park
Lake Durant
PROFESSIONAL SPORTS
(Within 150 Miles)
Oklahoma Thunder Basketball
Oklahoma Redhawks Baseball
Oklahoma City Blazers Hockey
Dallas Cowboys Football
Dallas Mavericks Basketball
Texas Rangers Baseball
Dallas Stars Hockey
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DURANT MULTI-SPORTS COMPLEX
The Durant Multi-Sports Complex is a progressive
sports complex which offers:
4 baseball fields (2 high school size—2 little league size)
4 softball fields
1 football field
10 soccer fields
1 running track
The Complex has hosted events such as:
Track and Field High School Regional Tournaments
Baseball—Little League District Tournaments
Lone Star Conference College Softball Tournaments
Durant High School ASSA National Qualifier Tournament
Professional Sports
Within 150 miles)
Oklahoma Thunder Basketball
Oklahoma Redhawks Baseball
Oklahoma City Blazers Hockey
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Dallas Cowboys Football
Dallas Mavericks Basketball
Texas Rangers Baseball
Dallas Stars Hockey
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ATTRACTIONS
Lake Texoma State Park spans two states and offers an exciting vacation adventure. The park
features camping, comfort stations with showers, boat ramps, a small hiking trail, fuel dock and
striper guide fishing services. Two Rivers Nature Center and Catfish Bay Marina, a full-service marina, are located within the park. A marina mart featuring a convenience store and gas station is
also available on-site.
Golfers will relish Chickasaw Pointe’s sweeping 18 hole par 72 championship course ranked #16
in top 50 courses in America and in top 2 in Oklahoma and is fully capable of hosting corporate outing and professionally run tournaments . This course features 7,085 yards of rolling hills, picturesque lake views, Bermuda grass fairways, and Champion Ultra Dwarf greens, a fully stocked pro
shop and the Hilltop Grill which is open for breakfast and lunch.
The site of Fort Washita was established to protect Choctaw and Chickasaw Indian tribes from
marauding Western Plains Indians, however, Union forces abandoned the fort in 1861. Confederate forces from Texas then occupied the fort which became a major supply depot and hospital facility for Confederate troops in Indian Territory. In 1883, Charley Colbert, a Chickasaw Indian, purchased the property and made it his home until his death in 1955. The old fort was acquired by the
Oklahoma Historical Society in 1962 and its restoration continues. Fort Washita, 15 miles northwest of Durant, is the site of the annual Fort Washita Civil War Weekend which is two full days of
activities and historical reenactments.
The Three Valley Museum, named after ‘Queen of Three Valleys’, a book written about Durant
which lies in the center of the Red, Blue and Washita River Valleys. The museum features an early
day law office, doctor’s office, child’s room, parlor and general store. You will also enjoy exploring
the massive collection of artifacts regarding the history of Bryan County and the Native American
Gallery.
Choctaw Casino and Resort—This $300 Million Dollar resort is the flagship of the Choctaw Nation Gaming Industry. The Hotel Tower has 12 floors and 330 room and luxury suites. The resort
offers adult fun with over 4500 slot machines, 38 of the most popular table games and 30 private
poker tables. You can satisfy your appetite at one of their nine restaurants and take in a concert
featuring national and international recording artists.
Oklahoma Shakespearean Festival begin in 1979 as a six-week summer program whose mission
is to bring high quality, professional entertainment to the people of southern Oklahoma. The summer theater season includes comedies, drams, musicians and dinner theater.
Magnolia Festival is held annually on the weekend after Memorial Day. Come and enjoy Live Entertainment, Shopping, Children’s Activities, Car Show, Quilt Show, Art Show, Children’s Parade
and Magnolia Pageant.
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Oct 2014
LOCAL DINING GUIDE
AMERICAN
AMERICAN
AMERICAN
Arby’s
A&W All-American Food
Blue Moon Cafe
Bob’s Family Restaurant
Branding Iron Restaurant
Braum’s
Butterfield’s Buffet
Dairy Queen
Chicken Express
Chili’s Bar and Grill
Jack In The Box
Durant Station Deli
George’s Drive-In
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Jackpot Java
KC Steakhouse
Smashburger
McDonald’s
Naifeh’s Steak House
Sonic Drive In (2)
Roadhouse Bar and Grill
Sherrer’s Restaurant
1832 Steakhouse
Sports City Café
Subway (2)
Wendy’s
Whataburger
MEXICAN
MEXICAN
MEXICAN
El Tapatio
Jalapeno’s
Taco Bell
Taco Casa
Taco Mayo
Tomatillo Mexican Grill
PIZZA
PIZZA
ITALIAN
Domino’s Pizza
Little Caesar’s
Roma’s
Marco’s Pizza
Pizza Hut
Americo’s
SEAFOOD
BARBEQUE
CHINESE
Wright’s Drive-In
Bubba’s Catfish & Crab Shack
Great Wok
Long John Silver
Rib Crib Barbeque
Taste Island
Stegal Fish Company
Salt Lick Bar-B-Que
Asian Gourmet
Main Street Barbeque
JAPANESE
MONGOLIAN
COFFEE HOUSE
Tokyo Hibachi Restaurant
Khan’s Fire
Hot Shots Coffee
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Oct 2014
HIGHER EDUCATION
Southeastern Oklahoma State University, established in 1909, is considered the ’University of
Choice’ for Southeastern Oklahoma and Northern Texas. In September, 2009, enrollment reached
4,000 for the Durant Main Campus and six branch campuses marking a 23 year record. There are
twenty Bachelor of Arts Degree Programs and twenty-six Bachelor of Science Degree Programs
offered in addition to Business Administration, Music, Music Education and General Studies. Master’s Degree Programs are offered in the fields of Business, Behavioral Studies, Education, Aviation Technology and Occupational Safety and Health. The student-faculty ratio is 18:1. Southeastern Oklahoma State University has undergone a tremendous upgrade in its physical facilities with
the construction of a new student union, a new residence hall, a new arena, a new theatre building, a new tennis courts complex and a renovated football stadium. A new general classroom
building opened in 2010.
The Kiamichi Technology Center offers its students technical skills which empower them with advantages in today’s competitive work environment. A variety of career pathways are offered including: Licensed Practical Nursing, Business and Information Technology, Computer and Networking
Technology, Early Care and Education, Culinary Arts, Emergency Medical Services and Welding
Technology. The Business and Industry Services Division offers the Training for Industry Program,
which provides customized training in new or expanding Oklahoma industries.
Within a 100 mile radius
Southeastern Oklahoma State University—Durant, OK
Ardmore Higher Ed Center—Ardmore, OK
Kiamichi Technology Center—Durant, OK
McAlester Higher Ed Center—McAlester, OK
Cooke County Junior College—Gainesville, TX
Kiamichi Vo-Tech—Atoka, OK
Murray State College—Tishomingo, OK
Grayson County College, Denison, TX
E.T. Dunlap Higher Ed Center—Idabel, OK
East Central University—Ada, OK
Collin County Community College, McKinney, TX
Austin, College, Sherman, TX
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Oct 2014
PRIMARY & SECONDARY EDUCATION
Throughout the years, Durant Public Schools have
maintained an outstanding curriculum, wining both
state and national honors in scholastic, music and
sporting events.
The newly constructed Durant High School opened
for the 2011-2012 school year. Durant Middle
School houses grades 7 and 8. Durant Intermediate School houses Grades 4-6. There are four elementary schools for Pre-K to 3rd Grade.
Victory Life Academy, also located in Durant, is a
private Christian school offering a full curriculum
education from nursery to 12th grade. Victory Life
is fully accredited under the Oklahoma Private
School Accreditation Commission.
Other Bryan County K-12 school systems include
Achille, Bennington, Caddo, Calera and Rock
Creek (formed through the consolidation of schools
in the communities of Bokchito and Blue).
Additional High School Performance Measure
Durant Public Schools
NUMBER OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary Schools: 3 (Grades PK-3)
Intermediate Schools: 1 (Grades 4-6)
Middle Schools: 1 (Grades 7-8)
High Schools: 1 (Grades 9-12)
GENERAL STATISTICS
High School Graduates Per Year: 180
Average GPA: 3.0
Teacher/Student Ratio: 20 to 1
Full Time Teachers and Administrators: 235
Full-Time Support Personnel: 241
STUDENT ENROLLMENT:
Elementary School Level
1,471
Intermediate School Level
738
Middle School Level
525
High School Level
905
Durant Independent
School District
State Avg.
Senior Graduation Rate (2009 Seniors)
97.4%
97.8%
4 Year Dropout Rate (Class of 2009)
12.6%
12.4%
Average GPA of HS Seniors (2009 Seniors)
3.0
3.0
Average ACT Score (Class of 2009)
22.3
20.8
Out-Of-State College-Going Rate (‘05-’07)
4.3%
6.2%
Oklahoma College-Going Rate (‘05-’07)
47.30%
52.80%
Oklahoma College Completion Rate (‘99-’01)
41.10%
44.00%
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Oct 2014
HEALTH & MEDICAL
Medical Center of Southeastern Oklahoma (MCSO) has 148 beds,
which includes 20 new private medical-surgical beds, as well as a
new surgical suite/endoscopy room, new surgery waiting area, an
additional 8 progressive care beds, new educational area, private
dining area and new parking lot. MCSO employees over 615 employees and has been recognized as a Top 100 Hospital for six consecutive years. MCSO is home to a Fully Digital Diagnostic Imaging Center, a 24-Hour Emergency Room and a 20,000 square foot Women’s Center. Additional services include: Wound Care &
Hyperbarics; ‘Inspirations’ Geriatric Counseling Center, ‘New Visions’ Medical Stabilization Program; Home Health Services and Inpatient & Outpatient Surgical
Services and Physical Therapy Services. Upcoming for 2011, is the
expansion of the Emergency/Admitting/Lab Departments. For further information, log on to www.mymcso.com.
Physicians Available in Durant
Anesthesia: 1
Cardiology: 7
Chiropractors: 6
Dentistry: 12
Dermatology: 1
Ear, Nose, Throat: 1
Emergency Medicine: 14
Family Practice: 11
General Surgery: 3
Internal Medicine: 4
Nephrology: 3
Neurology: 5
OB/GYN: 5
Oncology: 3
Ophthalmology: 2
Optometry: 4
Oral Surgery: 2
Orthopedics: 2
Otolaryngology: 1
Osteopathology: 8
Pathology: 3
Pediatrics: 4
Plastic Surgery: 1
Proctology: 0
Radiology: 9
Urology: 1
Vascular Surgery: 1
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Pat Dorris, CEO
The Durant Medical Complex, located adjacent to
The Medical Center of Southeastern Oklahoma,
houses approximately 20 specializing physicians
as well as MCSO’s Outpatient Physical Therapy
and Outpatient Radiology Center, MCSO’s
Surgical Center which handles outpatient surgery;
Wound Care Center and Inspirations Counseling
Center.
MEDICAL SERVICES IN DURANT:
Medical Clinics
10
Osteopaths
13
Chiropractors
6
Dentists
16
Nursing Homes
4
Assisted Living Centers
1
Home Health Care Services
8
Hospice Services
6
Pregnancy Center
1
Crisis Center
1
Veteran Facilities—located 40 miles away
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CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma headquarters is located in Durant and encompasses ten and a half counties in the southeastern part of Oklahoma with a
membership of more than 188,000 Choctaw Indians.
In 1999, the Choctaw Nation became the first tribe in
the world to build its own hospital. Under the leadership of Gregory E. Pyle, the tribe continues to emphasize the importance of education and currently
graduates more college students than any other Native American tribe in the nation. The Choctaw nation
funded 5,000 scholarships in 2010 as well as offering
GED classes, and administering JOM
funding a unique program that
teaches the Choctaw language.
The Choctaw Nation has close
to 6,000 employees throughout
most of the year. That number
grows to more than 7,000 during the summer months when
gaming dollars are allocated annually to hire about 1,400 youth
workers on a summer work program. New business operations
in Durant feature a new casino.
A new 13 story, 300 room resort
hotel, convention center, wellness center, RV park and Oasis
pool.
Chief Gary Batton
The Seal of the Choctaw Nation, a strung bow encompassing
three arrows and a smoking pipe-hatchet,
symbolizes the
history and tradition of
the Choctaw
Indians. The Choctaws
smoked their pipe-hatchets (tomahawks)
as they sat in solemn deliberation around
council fires. The three arrows symbolize
the three great Choctaw Chiefs, Apuckshunnubbee, Pushamataha and Mosholatubbee, who signed the Treaty of Doak’s
Stand in 1820, by which the United States
assigned the tribe a vast western domain
(all of southern Oklahoma) for a part of the
Choctaw land in Mississippi. Ten years after the Choctaws gave up the remainder of
their homeland in Mississippi and moved
west, they divided the new land in three
districts, each of
which was named
for one of the
great chiefs.
Choctaw Nation Headquarters
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EMPLOYMENT — 2013
County
Population
Labor Force
Unemployed
Unemployment Rate
Bryan
44,244
19,961
843
4.2%
Atoka
13,898
5,601
293
5.2%
Choctaw
15,045
6,860
453
6.6%
Johnston
10,990
4,576
251
5.5%
Marshall
15,988
6,866
354
5.2%
Oklahoma Unemployment Rate
Durant Unemployment Rate
June 2014
4.5%
June 2014
4.6%
July 2014
4.6%
July 2014
4.3%
August 2014
4.7%
August 2014
4.2%
MAJOR EMPLOYERS
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
PRC/Alorica
Medical Center of Southeastern Oklahoma
Durant Big Lots Distribution Center
Durant Public Schools
Wal-Mart Super Center
Indian Nation Wholesale
Cardinal Glass FG
First United Bank
Eagle Suspensions
Roll Offs
Rustin Concrete
GAMCO
First Texoma National Bank
Sports City Café
Nichol’s Dollar Saver
6500
900
510
615
500
476
431
286
262
247
180
93
80
71
49
55
25
Three Valley Museum
Southeastern Oklahoma State
University
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Oct 2014
LOCAL TAX STRUCTURE
The fractional assessment percent for real property is 11% and 13% for personal property. The property tax is distributed as follows:
Sales Tax:
City:
County:
State:
Corporation:
City Manager
Jim Dunegan
9.125%
0.25%
4.5%
No sales tax
Durant’s Property Tax Rate is $91.11
per $1,000 assessed value.
County:
$19.95
School:
$58.90
Vo-Tech: $12.26
Bond Indebtedness:
County:
$0.00
City:
$29,011,757.00
School:
$6,585,000.00
DURANT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
First Texoma National Bank
3 Durant Locations
First United Bank
4 Durant Locations
Landmark Bank
2 Durant Locations
Shamrock Bank
Confederate Soldier Statue—Erected 1917
Bryan County Courthouse - Durant
1 Durant Location
State Farm Bank
2 Durant Locations
Texas Star Bank
1 Durant Location
Vision Bank
1 Durant Location
Durant City Hall
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Oct 2014
LOCAL INCENTIVES AVAILABLE
Tax Increment Finance - Tax increment finance is an economic development program that helps promote
local tax base expansion using property tax revenues to fund site improvements to attract new development, rehabilitation/conservation, industrial, mixed use, in distressed and/or underdeveloped areas.
Build-To-Suit Program - We Build is a fourth generation general construction company and owns their
own steel fabrication plant that builds major industrial facilities throughout the United States. Harrison,
Walker and Harper have partnered with Team Durant to support several potential projects proposed by
the Oklahoma Department of Commerce for the Durant area.
Tax Incentives for former Indian Reservation Lands (Accelerated depreciation at a 40% faster rate)
Five Year Exemption of Ad Valorem Property Taxes for Manufacturing
The Workforce Oklahoma Durant Center would provide free services such as job postings, application
screening and interviewing.
Community Development Block Grant – EDIF Grant Up To $1 Million Dollars for City Infrastructure
Build-Out
The City of Durant provides a 20% discount rate to large industrial water accounts (Resolution No. 200533)
The City of Durant and the Durant Industrial Authority will provide a long term 20 to 25 acre land lease
based on project investment and annual employment (payroll).
Durant has NO organized workforce union affiliation in any of our industrial or manufacturing facilities.
2010 University of Oklahoma Durant and South Central Labor Analysis- The University of Oklahoma conducted our fourth workforce/labor analysis. The Oklahoma Department of Commerce
has issued the 2010 Labor Force for Durant, OK.
Kiamichi Technology Center Complex - is located in the Eaker Field Industrial Airpark and provides
workforce training by the Oklahoma Career Technology Training for Industry Program (TIP). Data
of those services will be provided by the Kiamichi Technology Center. The Oklahoma Career
Technology Training Program will provide “Free Workforce Training” to make sure the new employees are well trained to support the activities of the company.
Big Five Community Services - Southern Oklahoma Rural Transit System is a Big Five Community
Services program with 33 vehicles operating primarily in Carter, Coal, Love and Bryan Counties.
SORTS is truly a public transportation service offering on-demand service to anyone needing
transportation. The buses are in constant use for transit needs such as people needing rides to
work, school, shopping, medical appointments, dining or just visiting friends. SORTS meets ADA
requirements with Wheel Chair accessible vans available in all areas we serve. The Road To
Work service is geared to providing safe dependable transportation to eligible clients to and from
work every day. Businesses needing transportation for their area employees are encouraged to
use this vital service.
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma - Headquartered in Durant works diligently to provide Native Americans to support our local workforce. Chief Gregory Pyle has committed the human resources staff
at the Choctaw Nation to help provide workers for local industry and they have committed to
providing recruitment at NO COST to companies wanting to expand or relocate to Durant. The
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma will pay half the employees wages for three months during the workforce training phase of employment.
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STATE INCENTIVES AVAILABLE
Oklahoma Regular Quality Jobs Incentive - Quarterly payments based on a fixed percentage of new
payroll for up to ten years
- or as alternative to Quality Jobs Incentive New Jobs Tax Credit—Eligible new manufacturing jobs earn a credit of $500 per job each year for five years
(total of $2,500).
Five Year Property Tax Exemption
Real and personal property used in the manufacturing process earns a five year abatement assuming a minimum of $250,000 in investment and $250,000 in new payroll in counties with a population of 75,000 or less,
additional payroll of $1,000,000 is required for larger counties, OR certain computer service companies already in the program with $7,000,000 investment.
Sales and Use Tax Exemption on Machinery and Equipment
Valid at all times for machinery and equipment purchased for use in the manufacturing process. Includes replacement parts as well as new equipment.
Freeport (Inventory) Tax Exemption
Firms able to move inventory through their facilities within a nine month period are able to avoid property tax
liability on imported items.
Sales and Use Tax Exemption on Goods Consumed in Manufacturing
Includes tangible personal property used in the manufacturing process as well as primary and secondary
packaging materials.
Sales and Use Tax Exemptions on Energy Used in Manufacturing
Includes all fuel and electric power used in the manufacturing process.
Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance – From marketing efforts to human resources, the Manufacturing
Alliance calls on a comprehensive network of private consultants and public service agencies to assist
manufacturers. Manufacturing extension agents can work with companies on financial arrangements for
capital improvements and business expansions. Manufacturing extension agents are trained by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce to evaluate and determine eligibility for state incentives such as tax
credits and sales tax exemptions. The Manufacturing Alliance offers all the free assistance you need to
apply for the Quality Jobs incentive program, which gives qualifying Oklahoma companies tax rebates for
expanding and creating new jobs. Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance provides interested businesses free
one-on-one consultations and works with manufacturers through every step of the application process.
Governor Mary Fallin
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Oklahoma State Capitol
Secretary of Commerce
Dave Lopez
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FEDERAL INCENTIVES AVAILABLE
New Market Tax Credit Program – The New Market Tax Credits Program was enacted by Congress in 2000 and is administered by REI New Markets Investment, LLC, a subsidiary of Rural
Enterprise of Oklahoma, Inc., which is a Community Development Financial Institution of the
United States Treasury Department and a Certified Development Company of the United Business Administration.
Administered by the Treasury Department through its Community Development Financial Institution Fund, the New Markets Tax Credit program offers investors an attractive tax benefit
through a 39% federal income tax credit for investments. The tax credit would be issued over a
7 year period, 5% for each of the first 3 years and 6% for each of the remaining 4 years. The
tax credit may be carried forward. The investment must remain in the LLC for the 7 year term.
Interest or dividends paid by the business in which the investment was placed may be passed
through to the investor during the term. Equity capital or loan principal repaid by the business
during the 7 year term must be reinvested.
REI New Markets Investment, LLC will provide technical assistance to businesses receiving
loans or investments under the New Markets program. It will also establish a compliancemonitoring program to insure that businesses meet all the requirements of the Tax Credit.
Federal Native American Indian Land Accelerated Depreciation - The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010, signed by President Obama on
December 17, 2010, includes extension through December 31, 2011 of the tax incentive for
businesses locating on former Indian land.
Benefits:
Accelerated federal property depreciation schedule;
Federal employment tax credits of up to $4000 per qualifying employee per year;
Savings of up to 35% to 40% in depreciation of equipment.
Depreciation Incentives
The depreciation incentive provides a shorter recovery period of approximately 40% for most
non-residential depreciable property. The property must be placed in service during calendar
years 1994-2011 and must be used in an active trade or business which includes the rental of
real property for such purposes.
This federal tax deferral can substantially increase the after-tax income of businesses. Since
Oklahoma taxable income is based on federal taxable income, the depreciation benefit will automatically apply for Oklahoma tax purposes.
Federal Native American Employee Tax Credit - The employment tax credit is 20% of increased wages over those paid to qualified individuals in 1993, including health insurance premiums paid by the employer. Wages of individuals eligible for the tax credit may not exceed
$30,000 indexed after 1993, and the credit applicable to new wages of up to $20,000 for years
1994 through 2011. The indexed wage level for 2010 is $45,000.
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CERTIFIED INDUSTRIAL PARKS
DURANT INDUSTRIAL PARK
Centrally located in Durant
AVAILABLE ACREAGES: Yes
UTILITIES:
Electric—OG&E
Gas—Oklahoma Natural Gas
Water/Sewer—City of Durant
Telephone—AT&T
Communication Systems — AT&T
ZONED: Industrial
CERTIFIED INDUSTRIAL PARK
Durant Industrial Park
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PARK
South of Durant U.S. Highway 69/75
AVAILABLE ACREAGES: Yes
UTILITIES:
Electric—OG&E
Gas—Oklahoma Natural Gas
Water/Sewer—City of Durant
Telephone—AT&T
Communication Systems — AT&T
ZONED: Industrial
CERTIFIED INDUSTRIAL PARK
EAKER FIELD INDUSTRIAL PARK
Airport South of Durant
International Business Park
AVAILABLE ACREAGES: Yes
UTILITIES:
Electric—OG&E
Gas—Oklahoma Natural Gas
Water/Sewer—City of Durant
Telephone—AT&T
Communication Systems — AT&T
ZONED: Industrial
CERTIFIED INDUSTRIAL PARK
Eaker Field Industrial Park
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DURANT REGIONAL AIRPORT EAKER FIELD
The new Durant Regional Eaker Field Airport
opened in 2011 and serves as the municipal airport
and the home of Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Aviation Department. The 7,800 square
foot terminal building is complete with flight planning, pilot lounge, conference and training rooms
and FBO office. Construction is still underway to realign, reconfigure and reconstruct the parallel, partial parallel and connecting taxiways
serving Runway 17-35, reconstruct and reconfigure a portion
of the apron payment and relocate and install MIRLs to Runway 17-35. These two projects represent an investment of
over $7.5 Million Dollars.
DURANT REGIONAL EAKER FIELD AIRPORT
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7,800 sq. ft. New Terminal Building
Flight Planning Area
Pilot Lounge
Conference and Training Rooms
FBO Office
5,100 foot Lighted Concrete Runway
Flight Training
Aircraft Hangar
Aircraft Tie-Down
Aircraft Maintenance
24-Hour Fuel
COMMERCIAL AIRPORTS
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
95 Miles
 Love Field Airport
95 Miles (Dallas, TX)
 Tulsa International Airport
184 Miles
 Will Rogers International Airport
150 Miles (Oklahoma City, OK)
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EXPRESS MAIL/PACKAGE DELIVERY SERVICE PROVIDERS
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Federal Express
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United Parcel Service
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United States Postal Service
INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS
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Highway 69/75
HIGHWAY/RAIL/PORT
EXPRESS MOTOR FREIGHT
7 Carriers serving Durant
I-35 (north/south) 45 miles west
Connects Canada with Mexico
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I-40 (east/west) 95 miles north
Connects Greensboro, NC to Los Angeles, CA
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I-20 (east/west) 95 miles south
Connects Florence, SC to Pecos, TX
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I-45 (north/south) 95 miles south
Connects Dallas, TX to Houston, TX
WATER TRANSPORTATION
Name: Port of Muskogee
TRUCK LEASING
Channel Depth: 9 feet
U-Haul— 3 Durant Locations
Budget Truck Rental
Distance: 140 miles from Durant. Connected
via the Arkansas River to the Mississippi River
and the Gulf of Mexico
BUS SERVICE
Greyhound Bus Lines provides passenger
Service to Durant.
RAIL
Kiamichi Railroad (east/west)
Union Pacific (north/south)
Amtrak (north/south) Passenger train
between Dallas, TX and Oklahoma City, OK
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UTILITIES
WASTE WATER:
Type of Plant: Activated sludge plant using sequencing batch reactors designed to operate under non-steady conditions with anaerobic digestion. The city’s wastewater treatment plant is currently operating at approximately 67% of hydraulic capacity.
Authority: City Utility Authority
Design Capacity: 3.55 MGD
Present Load: 2.37 MGD
WATER SUPPLY:
Source of Water:
Primary Source—Blue River
Capacity of Plant:
Secondary Source—Lake Durant
10 MGD
Daily Consumption: Maximum — 7 MGD
Ground — 2.7 MG
Average — 3.3 MGD
Minimum— 2.8 MGD
Storage Capacity:
Pressure:
Maximum — 70 PSI
Minimum — 50 PSI
ELECTRIC:
Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company
Southeastern Oklahoma Electric Cooperative
GAS:
Oklahoma Natural Gas Company
LP GAS:
Blackburn Propane
Cyclone LP Gas
Elevated— 4.25 MG
Luke Brothers Inc.
McCraw Propane
Russell’s Rural Fuel Inc.
Trammell’s LP Gas Co.
TELEPHONE: AT&T
Fiber Service: Yes
Digital Service: Yes
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This community profile was developed by the Durant Industrial Authority to identify local resources for new and expanding businesses. Special emphasis has been given to each area of
research to provide businesses a comprehensive view of Durant, Oklahoma.
The Durant Industrial Authority along with the Durant Area Chamber of Commerce, Big Five
Community Service, Kiamichi Technology Center, Oklahoma Small Business Development Center (OSBDC), Durant Main Street Program, Rural Enterprises of Oklahoma, Inc. (REI), Southern
Oklahoma Development Association (SODA) and Southeastern Oklahoma State University
(SOSU) operate a joint economic development program designed to assist in the location and expansion of business and industry in Durant, Oklahoma and Bryan County. All inquiries are handled professionally and confidentially.
FOR MORE INFORMATION;
Please Contact:
Durant Industrial Authority
215 North 4th Avenue
Durant, Oklahoma 74701
Office: (580) 924-4570
Fax: (580) 924-0348
Or Visit Our Website:
www.ok-durant.org
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Jerry Tomlinson
Chairman of
Durant Industrial Authority
Mayor of Durant
Tommy Kramer
Executive Director
Cell Phone: (580) 916-1512
Email: tkramer@durant.org
Oct 2014