Why Chickasha?
The city of Chickasha itself is home to just under 17,000 people, but serves a much larger trade area (see image at right). People from over 30 miles away drive to Chickasha on a regular basis to shop at retailers that may not serve their area, and avoid the traffic of the OKC metro area. This trade area has a population of over 120,000.
Large Labor Market
Similarly, Chickasha attracts workers from a considerable distance. In 2018, 57 percent of employees in Chickasha drove 10 miles or more to work; 40 percent commute over 25 miles (OnTheMap). With our low traffic, a 15-mile commute takes only 15-20 minutes, and we attract a considerable amount of workers from Oklahoma City, Norman, etc. The total labor force within 30 minutes of Chickasha is nearly 114,000 (JobsEQ).
Grady County has grown by 7% since 2020 and borders the two fastest-growing counties in the state. For more information on our retail trade area or workforce, contact Research Analyst Matt Brooks.
Infrastructure
Getting product to market is easy with a location that is central to both Oklahoma and the Nation at large.
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- 35 minutes to Will Rogers International Airport
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- Chickasha Municipal Airport
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- Union Pacific and Stillwater Rail Lines
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- Immediate access to US Highway 81 and Interstate 44
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- Close access to both I-40 & I-35
Top 10 Counties in Talent Attraction
Lightcast ranked Grady County #6 for talent attraction among small counties (population 5k-99k), the second year in a row it achieved top 10. Lightcast cites a spike in educational attainment (+21%) and migration growth as factors in its ranking. The ranking process is based on a combination of net migration, overall job growth, educational attainment, regional competitiveness, annual openings per capita, and skilled job growth.
Business-Friendly State
Oklahoma is one of the most business-friendly states in the nation, with the lowest overall cost to do business, favorable tax climate, and extremely low energy costs. Our central location and connectivity make shipping from coast to coast a breeze. (Image credit: Oklahoma Department of Commerce)
Top-Ranking Training & Education
The Chickasha workforce has access to some of the country’s most sophisticated and well recognized training programs, technology centers, and universities delivering a customized education platform to benefit both new and expanding companies.
University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma
USAO is ranked in the top 20 public liberal arts colleges by U.S. News & World Report.
USAO is ranked #4 in the state by UniversityHQ for Best Bachelor’s Programs.
Canadian Valley Technology Center
CV Tech’s Chickasha Campus has received the National Technical Honor Society Silver Star of Excellence.
