Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 39 min6:09 am – 8:48 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 40 min7:34 am – 5:15 pm
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People608 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 42.9229 householdsMedian household income $47,679Median home value $62,90085% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $500 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting5.8% unemployment rate53% of adults are in the labour force, 242 employedMain industries: education and health care 14%, professional and business services 14%, construction 11%Average commute 31 minutes61% drive alone, 26% car-pool, 4% walk or cycle, 8% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher86% finished high school, 2% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 95%, Spanish 5%3% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 94°F, lows 71°FColdest month January: highs 49°F, lows 24°F37 in of rain a year, on about 56 dayswettest month May7 in of snow a year, on about 4 days74 days above 90°F, 97 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Ralston station, 2 mi away
Nearby landmarksP S O Lakelake · 4.0 miOknoname 117001 Reservoirreservoir · 5.6 miRound Moundpeak · 6.3 miFeaster Lakelake · 7.8 miOknoname 117002 Reservoirreservoir · 7.5 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsPawnee Bill Museum State Parkstate park · 11.5 mi · 269 acresWalnut Creek State Parkstate park · 28.4 mi · 1,163 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes752 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 197022 of magnitude 4+, 2 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 5.8 on 3 Sep 201612 mi away, near Pawnee, OklahomaMost recent: magnitude 3.4 on 26 Jun 202543 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowPawnee County, OK, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsIce storm Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality71% of days had good air in 2025257 of 361 days measured102 moderate, 2 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 37, worst day 141main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, nearest monitors: Kay County, OK, 33 mi away
Internet at home73% of households have a broadband subscription32% have cable, fibre or DSL17% rely on a mobile data plan alone25% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterRalstonserves 335 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 202161 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation790 ft241 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalFairfax Community Hospital5.8 miPost officeRalston Post Office1.7 miTown hallFairfax Town Hall6.5 miPoliceFairfax Police Department6.5 miFire stationRalston Volunteer Fire Department1.7 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportStillwater Regional Airport SWO30 miMajor airportTulsa International Airport TUL50 miInterstateI-3534 miUS highwayUS 6411 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 74650 ZIP area.
