Profile for Dewey, Oklahoma, OK

Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 11. The number of murders and homicides was 0. The violent crime rate was 3.5 per 1,000 people.

Well-known residents have included:
· Tom Mix, cowboy actor

Local festivals include:

• Western Heritage Weekend - Sept. 22-23, 2007

Historic sites and museums: Tom Mix Museum, Dewey Hotel, Prairie Song

Support for libraries: Local government funding for the local library system, in fiscal years 2001-2002, was below the national average. (See library links below.)

Listed places near Dewey

Archives (1)

Cemeteries (7)

Colleges (1)

Communities (2)

Hotels (4)

Libraries (2)

Museums (2)

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12% of Dewey residents report German ancestry, and 12% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Dewey ancestry & family history guide.

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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Dewey was $15,429, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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10% of Dewey residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Dewey festival dates:

• Western Heritage Weekend - Sept. 22-23, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Median rent in Dewey, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $267.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $567.

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Libraries in Dewey include Dewey - Tyler Memorial Library ... View libraries

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Washington County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Dewey political report.

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The average commute time for Dewey workers is 18 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

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