Nearest Major City:
Norman- 36 miles

Population:
Area 1970 1980 1990 2000
City 3,705 3,454 2,947 2,889
County 24,874 27,856 26,605 27,210
30 Mi. Radius N/A N/A 222,100 251,700

Percent Distributions of the Population by Race-2000
In Lindsay, 90.9% of the population is Caucasian, 0.14% is African-American, 4.9% is Native American, and the remaining 4.1% is comprised or all other races.

Climate
The average January temperature in Lindsay is 42 degrees Fahrenheit with a July temperature average of 80 degrees. The area receives an average of 34 inches of rain annually and 8 inches of snow. The average number of flying days 82 340.

General Government
Lindsay has a Mayor, City Council, and City Manager government system. A comprehensive city plan is underway and the city is zoned.

Public Safety
Lindsay has 7 full time fire personnel, 10 volunteer fire personnel and 5 full time police officers. The city’s fire insurance has a 7 classification and the adjacent are has a 7 classification.

Utility Providers
Utility services are provided primarily by the following carriers:
Electric: Lindsay Public Works Authority and the Rural Electric Cooperative
Natural Gas: Oklahoma Natural Gas Co.
Telephone: Valor Telecom

Water System:
Storage Capacity Daily Pressure Source Capacity Ground 2,500,000 GPD Max:1,000,000 60 PSI Ground Wells 1,200,000

Elevated: GPD Min: 840,000

Sanitation and Sewage Treatment
Lindsay has a lagoon system of treatment. The city’s sewage treatment system is currently operating at approximately 68% capacity.

Sewer Treatment Capacity and Load
Measurement Capacity Present Load
Gallons Per Day 526,000 360,000
Population Equivalent 5,260 3,600

Housing
Lindsay has 1,454 dwellings; 79% are owner-occupied.

Media
Lindsay has two weekly newspapers, one radio station, and cable television providers available to our residents.

Tax Structure
Lindsay’s property tax rate is $67.96 per $1,000 assessed value for the 2005-2006 year. The fractional assessment percentage for real property is 11.00% and for personal property, 11.00%. The property tax distribution is as the following:

City County School Other Total
$1.42 $18.60 $47.94 $0.00 $67.96

Bond Indebtedness
School City County
$615,000 $50,000 1,219,000

Sales Tax
The city has a sales tax rate of 4.0%. In addition, that state levies a 4.5% tax rate on sales. Garvin County levies no sales tax.

Education Resources
Lindsay has 3 primary and secondary schools with approximately 1,125 students and 85 teachers.

Type Grades Facilities Enrollment Teachers
Public K-5 1 528 30
Public 6-8 1 252 22
Public 9-12 1 273 29
Total 3 1,053 81

Located near to Lindsay residents are the University of Oklahoma, University of Art and Sciences, and East Central University. The Mid-America Technology Center is 24 miles away.
There is a public library in Lindsay with nearly 13,500 volumes on hand.

Medical Facilities and Medical Practitioners
Lindsay is home to one hospital, three family practice clinics and a 106-bed nursing home. Practicing in the Lindsay area are one medical doctor, two osteopaths, two dentists, one optometrist and one chiropractor.

Financial Institutions
Lindsay has three banks with assets totaling $51,417,000.

Industrial Financing
The Oklahoma Finance Authority (OFA) provides low interest financing through the issuance of general obligation bonds. The loans are established at 300 basis points over cost. In a first mortgage position the loan can be up to $1.25 million. Many Oklahoma counties have voted approval of General Obligation Limited-Tax Bonds for economic development. The amount of bonds the counties can issue is limited to no more than could be retired by a special tax levy of 5 mills. The proceeds of the bonds are generally used to acquire or build a facility associated with the development project. Lease income from the facility is used to amortize the bonds.

Recreational Facilities
The citizens of Lindsay have access to a number of recreational facilities.

Parks Tennis Courts Country Clubs Swimming Pools Golf Courses
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Lindsay offers a round-up club, baseball and softball fields, track for jogging, basketball camp, camping and city lake. In addition, the historic Murray-Lindsay Mansion is located near town. Each May the community holds a Founder’s Day Celebration.