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Stillwater, Oklahoma, the seat of Payne County,
is the major shopping area of
the tri-county region. It is the home of Oklahoma State University, a
university that has historically been
a leader in national academics
and sports. Oklahoma's two largest cities, Oklahoma City
and Tulsa are
within 65 miles.
The approximate
population of Stillwater is 39,065 and that of Payne County is
68,190. Population within a 30-mile radius of Stillwater is 148,000.
The largest age group is 18-24, which comprises 37% of Stillwater's
population. The median age is 22.4 years, statistically the youngest
in the state.
Our former sleepy college town has
become an emerging high-technology community built around a
sophisticated research university with a critical mass of
entrepreneurial activity.
In 1998, Yahoo! named Stillwater, Oklahoma
one of
the "Top Wired Cities in America." The importance of this
connectivity to Stillwater's future cannot be overstated. The
high-technology economy in Stillwater is thriving! The city has put
all the necessary components in place to create and grow new
technology companies.
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The cost of living comparison index is very favorable and shows
the Payne County area to be among the lowest in the nation.
The crime rate for Stillwater, Oklahoma indicates that
it is among the safest 100 cities in the United States. The strong
emphasis on family and community, along with an ideal location, make
Stillwater a great place to live.
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