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Economic Development
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We want your
business in Clinton!
Clinton has land and economic incentives available for companies that
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Location
Oklahoma is quickly being recognized as the shipping, receiving and
storage hub of the inland United States. Clinton's unique feature of
being at the intersection of Interstate 40 and U.S. Highway 183 provides
excellent shipping and receiving to and from all
directions. In addition, Clinton is served by Rail
through the Farmrail/Grainbelt railroads.
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 Land
The City of Clinton has land available to companies that will create
new jobs. (Click here for a map & more info)
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| Enterprise Zones |
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| Enterprise zones
provide extra incentives for business. A Double the Investment/New
Jobs Tax Credit is allowed and low interest loans may be made available
through enterprise district loan funds. Click
here for more information. |
Financial Institutions
Clinton has six banks with assets totaling
$5,065,178,000.
Rail and Bus Availability
Clinton has one bus carrier. Rail service is available from Farmrail
and Grainbelt railroads, which operate five local trains daily.
Express and Motor Freight
Four motor freight companies operate terminals in Clinton, including two
express carriers. United Parcel Service also operates a terminal in
the city.
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Labor Force
The Custer County Labor Force was 11,630 in 2000. Participation rate
in the county labor force constitutes 54.8% of males and 45.2% of females.
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| City
Labor Force Factor |
Male |
Female |
Total |
| Civilian Labor Force |
2,256 |
1,998 |
4,254 |
| Employed (1990) |
2,098 |
1,816 |
3,914 |
| Unemployed within 30 miles
(2000) |
380 |
300 |
680 |
| Occupational
Title |
Median
Wage |
Median
Range |
Avg.
Hourly Wage |
Average
Annual Wage |
| Financial Managers |
$21.33 |
$12.94-$38.25 |
$24.49 |
$50,939 |
| Purchasing Managers |
$9.68 |
$8.85-$13.37 |
$10.93 |
$22,734 |
| Marketing/Public Relations
Managers |
$18.49 |
$11.61-$39.59 |
$24.44 |
$50,835 |
| General Managers |
$19.51 |
$14.63-$30.35 |
$22.54 |
$46,883 |
| Clerical Supervisors |
$13.08 |
$9.74-$15.68 |
$13.22 |
$27,498 |
| Secretaries |
$7.60 |
$6.01-$9.88 |
$8.13 |
$16,910 |
| First Line Supervisor,
Production & Operating |
$17.38 |
$12.98-$21.53 |
$17.25 |
$35,880 |
| First Line Supervisor,
Laborers, Movers |
$9.43 |
$8.84-$10.16 |
$9.61 |
$19,989 |
| Helpers, laborers &
material movers, Hand |
$7.81 |
$6.67-$9.43 |
$8.19 |
$17,035 |
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Tax Structure
Custer County levies a 1.0% sales tax. The state
sales tax is 4.5%, local sales tax for Clinton is 4%.
Ad valorem tax levy for property inside the City of Clinton is $80.38 per
$1000.00 of assessed value. (Assessed value = 11% of market value.)
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Major Employers
| Bar-S Foods |
500 |
| Clinton Public Schools |
274 |
| Integris Clinton Regional Hospital |
180 |
| OK Veterans Center |
165 |
| Clinton Nursing Homes (3) |
234 |
| City of Clinton |
121 |
| Freightliner Specialty Vehicles |
185 |
| Doane Pet Care |
110 |
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Educational Facilties
Custer County is home to Southwestern OK State University, a regional
state university. In Custer County, 75.1% of persons over 25 years
of age have a high school diploma and 20.4% are college graduates.
Statewide high school graduates in the same age range total 74.6% and the
percent of college graduates over 25 years of age is 17.8% In
addition, Western Technology Center provides specialized training for
businesses. |
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Distances to Major Cities
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| City |
Miles
to |
City |
Miles
to |
| Atlanta |
912 |
Memphis |
547 |
| Chicago |
860 |
New Orleans |
750 |
| Dallas |
276 |
New York |
1530 |
| Denver |
547 |
Oklahoma City |
84 |
| Detroit |
1088 |
San Francisco |
1555 |
| Houston |
512 |
St. Louis |
575 |
| Kansas City |
405 |
Seattle |
1833 |
| Los Angeles |
1253 |
Tulsa |
186 |
To obtain additional information regarding economic development information and
incentives contact
citymanager@clintonokla.org
This page was composed utilizing data from a variety of sources. To report
changes or discrepancies, please notify webmaster
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