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OVERVIEW

The Skiatook people have long known what a great place Skiatook is to live and do business.

HISTORY

Nestled in the Osage Hills, Skiatook was first established as a trading post in the Cherokee Nation,
Indian Territory. Cherokee Chief William C. Rogers founded the trading post south of Bird Creek at a
point where the stream was formed. Today Skiatook blends many lifestyles into one.
The business person, the rancher, the oil field worker, sportsman, farmer and teacher all interact to
create a pleasant community-a community with a hometown atmosphere where you will get a tip of the hat,
a passing wave, and friendly faces cheering for the hometown team.

Shopping in Skiatook ranges from a farmer’s market to an antique mall. One of the biggest attractions
in the area is the beautiful clear water of Skiatook Lake. The popular lake is the essence of relaxation,
with beaches and other areas designated for fishing and water sports. Near the lake is the healing rock,
considered by Native Americans to be a special place of healing. The city also offers an 18-hole golf course
and a Skiatook Historical Museum. The Town of Skiatook hosts “Fantasy in the Sky” each Third of July, at the
Skiatook Municipal Airport. The city and Chamber hosts an annual Pioneer Day Festival in September, which
includes: a “5k” Run, a parade, car show, amusement rides, pet contest, chili cook-off, arts and crafts, horseshoes, entertainment, games and food concessions.

For more information, contact the Skiatook Chamber of Commerce at:
(918) 396-3702, or search the website at www.skiatookchamber.com.

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION

Skiatook is nestled in the Osage Hills between Tulsa and Bartlesville.

The thriving town of 7,000 is one of the fastest growing communities in Oklahoma, with an 80 %
increase in population. Skiatook is 18 miles North of Tulsa. Skiatook is located in Tulsa and Osage County.

CLIMATE

Average annual temperature: January 47°; July 84°
Average Annual Rainfall: 37”
Average Annual Snowfall: 9”
Average Flying Days Per Year: 343

ECONOMY

Skiatook has a diversified economic base. Agriculture is the leading industry, contributing approximately $200,000,000 to the economy. Of that figure, the dairy industry accounts for approximately $140,000,000. The manufacturing industry has increased steadily in importance over the past few years.TAXATION
Osage County Property Tax (Skiatook School District) ($89.54 per $1000.00)
Sales Tax

GOVERNMENT

Type: Home Rule
Number on council: 5
Number of municipal police: 18
Police part-time:  3
Police reserves:  5
Paid firemen:  13
Volunteers: 25
City zoning body: yes
Master plan: yes
ISO Rating 7 town: 9 country
Operating Budget: $8 million total

UTILITIES ELECTRIC

Town of Skiatook (inside city)
Verdigris Valley Electric Company (rural areas)

GAS
Oklahoma Natural Gas

TELEPHONE

Southwestern Bell Telephone

WATER

Town of Skiatook

• Supplement is 3-4 million per day
• Average Consumption is 1 million gallons daily

Osage County Rural Water District #15

SEWAGE TREATMENT

Town of Skiatook Utility Office

• Type- Lagoons Runs 80% capacity

FINANCE

American Bank of Oklahoma
Exchange Bank
Freedom Bank
RCB Bank
Tulsa Federal Credit Union

TRANSPORTATION

HIGHWAYS
East to West: US Hwy. 20
North to South: US Hwy. 11
North west of Hwy. 75

TELEVISION:

Community Cablevision Company

• Cable Television: 60 Channels plus digital Cable
• Cable internet provider

SBC Dish Network: 1-888-SBC-DISH

• SBC Yahoo! DSL: 1-866-SBC-YAHOO

COMMUNICATIONS

Area Newspapers:
Skiatook Journal – Weekly
The Tulsa World – Daily
Big Heart Time – Weekly