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LOCATION:Moore is located in central Oklahoma, immediately south of Oklahoma City, the State Capitol. Situated in northern Cleveland County, Moore is the second largest city in the county and the ninth largest city in the state.

CLIMATE: Moore enjoys a moderate climate with mild winters and occasional snow. Rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the year. The average mean temperature is 59.2 F, average precipitation is 41", and the average relative humidity is 65%.

GOVERNMENT:Moore has a City Council / Manager form of government. The city is divided into three wards with each ward being represented by two council members. The Mayor is elected by the city at large, and like the council members, serves a two-year term.

COUNTY GOVERNMENT: County offices are located in Norman 10 miles south of Moore. Cleveland County is operated on the Commissioner System, with one commissioner elected from each of the three districts.

STATE GOVERNMENT: The seat of the state government, the State Capitol and State Office Buildings are located in the center of Oklahoma City, along with the State Historical Society and museums, just eleven miles north of Moore.

SALES TAX: A four and one half percent state sales tax is currently in effect. The City of Moore assesses a three percent city sales tax.

EDUCATION: The Moore Public School System has long been recognized as one of the most progressive in Oklahoma. Facilities include two high schools (10-12), five junior highs (7-9), and twenty elementary schools (K-6). Other features include a vocational agricultural farm, an alternative school, special needs services, and a sports complex that is one of the finest in the state.

Colleges in the metropolitan area include: The Oklahoma Christian University of Science and Arts, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City Community College, The University of Central Oklahoma, Oklahoma City University, and Oklahoma State University - Technical Branch all within a twenty minute radius of Moore. The Moore/Norman Technology Center offers year-round day and evening classes for area residents. Full-time training programs covering 24 areas of employment are offered. Also, there are approximately 500 short-term courses per year available through the adult training and development program. In addition, Moore/Norman is the only Vo-Tech registered to offer ISO 9000 certification.

LIBRARY: The Moore Public Library is your community connection to information. The Moore branch is one of nine in the Pioneer Library System serving Cleveland, McClain, and Pottawatomie counties. The library owns over 62,000 items, and is housed in a 33,000 square foot building at 225 South Howard.

HOUSING: New residents to Moore will find looking for a home a pleasant task. Regardless of one's desire in the area of size, design, or price, there is a home for you in Moore. Moore offers quality single-family housing in all styles and price ranges.

For the most part, housing is relatively new and inexpensive in comparison to other parts of the country. Moore's well-planned neighborhoods provide quiet suburban living in a relaxed, pleasant surrounding. Lower priced homes may be found on tree-lined streets downtown.

Newer homes are available in the many housing additions that have been developed over the past few years. Moore home builders are continuing to build new single-family residences and open up new developments to meet the demand for quality, affordable housing. Standard new home construction features brick exterior, built-in kitchens, wood-burning fireplaces, two-car garages, three bedrooms, and two or more baths. Styles include both one and two levels and most are powered by a combination of gas and electricity.

Rental property is available in both single-family and multi-family (apartments, duplexes, etc.) units. Rental costs will vary according to location, size of unit, and the services included. As a general rule, rates are low when compared to most areas of the country.

MEDICAL SERVICES: A full complement of physicians, surgeons, dentists, optometrists, chiropractors, and health agencies serve Moore citizens. Moore has one nursing home and one assisted living center. A branch of the Cleveland County Health Department is also located in Moore. Numerous hospitals, both non-profit and profit, as well as other health-care facilities are located in the metro area.

CHILD CARE: There are 15 licensed child care centers located in Moore. Theses range from nationally known child care franchised facilities, to church sponsored and operated facilities, to locally owned and managed centers. All are sensitive to the needs of the working family.

TRANSPORTATION: Travel by automobile in Moore and the surrounding area is made efficient and pleasant by a network of easily accessible expressways and major thorough-fares. Interstate 35 runs north and south through Moore and east/west Interstate 240 is just three miles north. I-240 connects with Interstate 40, which runs coast to coast, a few miles north of Moore.

Will Rogers World Airport is located approximately 15 minutes from Moore. Major carriers include: American, Continental, Delta, Northwest, Southwest, Transworld, and United. Over three million passengers travel through Will Rogers each year. Direct or connecting bus service to all major cities is available out of Oklahoma City and Norman.

CIVIC AND SERVICE CLUBS: Moore has numerous civic, service, and fraternal organizations that help to make it a complete city. These groups are comprised of members from the business, professional, and private sectors of Moore who work together to improve the quality of life for all citizens. Additionally, Moore is served by an Arts & Humanities Council.

SPORTS PROGRAMS: Organized sports programs in Moore provide citizens an opportunity to become involved as participants, coaches, sponsors, or just plain spectators. Adult programs offered include softball, basketball, volleyball leagues and aerobic and martial arts classes. Moore's youth may choose to play in one or more of the following sports: baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball, and wrestling.

WATER SPORTS: Excellent fishing is found at Lake Stanley Draper, three miles east of Moore, and Lake Thunderbird, twelve miles southeast of Moore. Draper, Thunderbird, and many other lakes throughout the state offer swimming, boating, fishing, water skiing, scuba diving, and sailing.

SIZE: 22 square miles

POPULATION:
1997 44,224
1990 40,318
1980 35,063
1970 18,761
1960 1,763
1900 129

Note:
All of this information and more is available on the web-site of the Moore Chamber of Commerce.