Noble County
countyNoble County, located in north-central Oklahoma, is a primarily rural county characterized by its agricultural heritage and ties to the Cherokee Outlet Land Run of 1893. As of 2020, the population was 10,924. The county seat is Perry, which experienced a boom during the land run and features a historic downtown area. Noble County's economy is rooted in agriculture, particularly wheat production and cattle ranching. Oil and natural gas extraction have also played a significant role in the county's economic history. Key sectors include manufacturing, healthcare, and education. Noble County offers a glimpse into Oklahoma's past with its connection to the Cherokee Outlet and the land run era. The Cherokee Strip Museum in Perry preserves this history. Outdoor recreation opportunities are available at Perry Lake and Lake McMurtry.
Noble County, Oklahoma
- Classification
- County
- FIPS Code
- 40-103
- Country
- United States
- County
- Noble County
- Region
- North Central Oklahoma
- Elevation
- 310 ft
- Total Area
- 743 sq mi
- Land Area
- 732 sq mi
- Water Area
- 11 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.39
- Longitude
- -97.24
- Climate
- Not specified in sources.
- Notable Features
- Arkansas River · Red Rock Creek · Black Bear Creek
- Neighboring Areas
- Kay County (North) · Osage County (Northeast) · Pawnee County (East) · Payne County (South) · Logan County (Southwest) · Garfield County (West)
- Population (2020)
- 10,924
- Est. Population (2024)
- 10,896
- Median Age
- 41.7
- Median Income
- $70,071
- Poverty Rate
- 11.5%
- Owner-Occupied
- 79.9%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- 79.7% White, 8.9% Two or More Races, 5.6% American Indian and Alaska Native
- Government Type
- Not specified in sources.
- Governing Body
- Board of County Commissioners
- Body Size
- 3 members
- Municipal Services
- Law enforcement · Public safety services
- Unemployment Rate
- 3.3%
- Economic Profile
- Agriculture · Oil · Manufacturing
- Employment Sectors
- Manufacturing · Health Care & Social Assistance · Educational Services
- Major Employers
- Ditch Witch (Perry)
- School Districts
- Billings Public Schools · Frontier Public School District · Morrison Public Schools · Perry Public Schools
- Transportation
- Interstate 35 · U.S. Highway 64 · U.S. Highway 77 · State Highway 15
- Utilities
- Not specified in sources.
- Major Facilities
- Noble County Courthouse · Cherokee Strip Museum
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- Perry Lake Park · Lake McMurtry
- Parks & Trails
- Riley Park Recreational Trail · Perry Wrestling Monument Park
- Founded
- 1893
- Named After
- John Willock Noble, U.S. Secretary of the Interior
- Historical Significance
- Part of Cherokee Outlet, significant for Land Run of 1893
- Key Events
- Cherokee Outlet Land Run of 1893 · Establishment as County P in Oklahoma Territory