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Enid Oklahoma

Enid has the third largest grain storage capacity in the world, and thus earns the nickname of "Wheat Capital" of Oklahoma and the United States. Population: In 2010, the population was 49,379.

Climate: Enid’s climate is hot during summer with temperatures in the 80's, and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's. The annual average precipitation is 34.25 inches.

Cost of living: http://www.areavibes.com states that Enid’s cost of living is 2.3% greater than the Oklahoma average, and 10% less than the national average.

Housing costs: The median home value in Enid, OK is 10.4% greater than the Oklahoma average but still a bargain for retirees at 45.7% less than the national average.

Colleges and Universities: Northern Oklahoma College http://www.north-ok.edu/ is Enid’s community college, and Northwestern Oklahoma State University (NWOSU) http://www.nwosu.edu/ is another option for continuing education programs for retirees. The Public Library of Enid and Garfield County http://www.enid.org/index.aspx?vurl=library also serves as an educational resource for the community.

Transportation:The Transit, operated by Enid Public Transportation, offers service to Oklahoma City’s Will Rogers Airport, Greyhound Bus Service, and Amtrak Train Station.

Travel and tourism: For a small town, Enid has many cultural opportunities for retirees to enjoy. It boasts the Enid Symphony Center which is the oldest symphony orchestra in the state, and the Gaslight Theatre where local productions are staged all year around. Check out their schedule at http://www.gaslighttheatre.org/. “Children” of all ages will enjoy the Railroad Museum of Oklahoma, where they can tour antique train cars and watch model trains. http://www.travelok.com/ will direct you to the Enid Convention & Visitors Bureau which has a welcome center full of helpful information.

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