Statistics & Facts

The population of Chickasha is approximately 16,463 (2004).
The approximate number of families is 7,054 (1990).

The amount of land area in Chickasha is 35.438 sq. kilometers.
The amount of land area in Chickasha is 18.1 sq. miles.
The amount of surface water is 0.096 sq kilometers.
The distance from Chickasha to Washington DC is 1217 miles. The distance to the Oklahoma state capital is 38 miles. (as the crow flies)
Chickasha is positioned 35.04 degrees north of the equator and 97.95 degrees west of the prime meridian.

Chickasha elevation is 1,096 feet above sea level.
Chickasha median income is $26,369 (2000).

The Chickasha median home price is $50,000 (2000).

Location

Chickasha location: in central Oklahoma about 38 miles from Norman and 41 miles from Oklahoma City. Other nearby communities include Norge, Ninnekah, Amber, Verden, Pocasset, Alex, Cement and Rush Springs.

93rd Annual Grady County Fair

Welcome to the 93rd Annual Grady County Fair located at the fairgrounds in Chickasha, Oklahoma. Parking and Admission were both free. There are many things to do at this event including:
4-H events- exhibits of technology, science & discovery, photography, food science, fashions & fabrics; livestock judging, and horse competitions.

A large variety of yummy food- Here is one of the menus at the Community Building for this years event -Pinto Beans with Ham Chicken Fried Steak Cornbread,Mashed Potatoes/Gravy,Fried Okra Corn/Green BeansTomatoes/Onions Tossed SaladDessert Hot Rolls Dessert. Also available...hamburgers, tacos and much more.

Cake Show-The Grady County Fair Cake Show will be held on Thursday, August 21. Residents from across Grady County will be in the running for the honor of baking the grand champion cake. This year's winners will be taking money to the bank. The two Grand Champion winners will receive $100.00 each and the two Reserve Grand Champion winners will receive $50 each.

Fair Princess- The Grady County Fair board will host the 18th Annual Grady County Fair Princess Contest on Monday, Aug. 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Grady County Fairgrounds. Contestants are sophomore, junior or senior girls who are enrolled in or attend classes on a full-time basis at an accredited public, private, or home-schooling program in Grady County. Each contestant will be judged on talent, evening gown and interview. The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma will provide a scholarship to the Grady County Fair Princess for a full tuition waiver for one academic year estimated at $2,500. USAO will also provide an $1,800 tuition waiver for one academic year to the First Runner Up. The reigning princess will assist at all events and activities during the county fair, including all livestock shows, cake auction and entertainment area. Throughout the year she will represent the Grady County Fairgrounds at all promotional events, the Chickasha Christmas Parade, and other activities.

Here are a few pictures from the fair.

Shannon Springs Park

Historic Shannon Springs Park in Chickasha surrounds a spring fed lake. Some of the highlights of the park are: walking paths, picnic areas, a public swimming pool, an amhpitheatre and lots of beautiful nature and wildlife to enjoy. Whether you choose to enjoy the walking or running path, take advantage of the agility course and the exercise stations or take your kids to play in the playground area, you will find the park to be a peaceful place where you can just enjoy the atmosphere. Kids under the age of 16 and senior citizens can fish in the lake and then tell about the *big one* that got away. ;) In July you can bring your whole family to see the fireworks and have a picnic at the same time. Then starting just after Thanksgiving through the month of December you can be amazed by the glorious light show that turns the park into the Festival Of Light. For more information on the Festival of Light go to the following website: http://www.chickashafestivaloflight.com/