Blackwell, Oklahoma

Blackwell, Oklahoma
Looking east along West Doolin Ave (2013)
Looking east along West Doolin Ave (2013)
Location of Blackwell in Oklahoma.
Location of Blackwell in Oklahoma.
Coordinates: 36°48′05″N 97°18′03″W / 36.80139°N 97.30083°W / 36.80139; -97.30083
CountryUnited States
StateOklahoma
CountyKay
EstablishedSeptember 16, 1893
Government
 • TypeCouncil-Manager
 • City ManagerJerry Wieland
 • MayorPat Hullet
Area
 • Total5.58 sq mi (14.46 km2)
 • Land5.58 sq mi (14.46 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation1,024 ft (312 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total6,085
 • Density1,090.11/sq mi (420.89/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
74631
Area code580
FIPS code40-06600 [3]
GNIS feature ID2409858[2]
WebsiteCity Website

Blackwell is a city in Kay County, Oklahoma, United States, located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 177 and State Highway 11 along Interstate 35 (exit #222). The population was 6,085 as of the 2020 census.[4] Blackwell was established following the September 16, 1893 Cherokee Outlet land run by A. J. Blackwell.[5] Blackwell has an agricultural and fossil fuel based economy.

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Blackwell, Oklahoma
  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Quick Facts". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
  5. ^ Wilson, Linda D.Blackwell, Oklahoma Oklahoma Historical Society