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Why visit Chickasha
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 15 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include The Chief Drive-In Theatre, University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, Rock Island Depot and Verden Separate School.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 97°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Chickasha
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Chickasha
Chickasha is a city in and the county seat of Grady County, Oklahoma, United States. Its population was 16,051 at the 2020 census, a 0.1% increase from 2010.
From the Wikipedia article Chickasha, Oklahoma (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
School · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Public university in Oklahoma, United States
Museums and landmarks4
Rock Island Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic train station in Chickasha, Oklahoma, United States
Verden Separate School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
School building in Oklahoma, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Chickasha Golf & Country Club
Golf course · 1.6 mi
2900 South 16th Street, Chickasha
Restaurants and cafes15
Flower Shop Winery & Pizzeria
Restaurant · 1.1 mi
117 West Chickasha Avenue, Chickasha
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 0.9 mi
1782 South 4th Street, Chickasha
Mo 08:00-02:00; Tu-Th 08:00-03:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-04:00; Su 08:00-03:00
3 more on the map.
History
Chickasha was founded by Hobart Johnstone Whitley, a land developer, banker, farmer, and Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway (Rock Island) executive. At the time of its founding, Chickasha was located in Pontotoc County, Chickasaw Nation. The founding took place in 1892 when the Rock Island built a track through Indian Territory. A post office was established in June 1892. One of the earliest industrial plants to come to Chickasha was the Chickasha Cotton Oil Company, which was established in 1899. The town incorporated in 1902. From 1910 to 1927, the town was served by the Chickasha Street Railway, the town's own electric trolley system.
In 1908, the Oklahoma Industrial Institute and College for Girls was established in Chickasha. A local rancher named J. B. Sparks donated land for the school in memory of his daughter, Nellie. The girl was a Chickasaw descendant, and the land had been part of her allotment. The Nellie Sparks Dormitory commemorated her. The school was renamed as the Oklahoma College for Women in 1916. It became co-educational in 1965, and was renamed the Oklahoma College of Liberal Arts. It was renamed again in 1975 as the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma.
From the History section of Chickasha, Oklahoma on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Super 8 by Wyndham Chickasha
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
2728 South 4th Street Off I44 at Exit 80, Chickasha
Churches and places of worship32
New Hope Baptist Church (Chickasha, Oklahoma)
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Saint Luke's Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 0.8 mi
124 South 6th Street, Chickasha
First Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 0.6 mi
428 South 6th Street, Chickasha
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries21
Healthcare1
Map of Chickasha
99 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 27°F | 1.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Feb | 58°F | 30°F | 1.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Mar | 67°F | 39°F | 2.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 48°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 84°F | 59°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 67°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 97°F | 71°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 95°F | 70°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 62°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 77°F | 50°F | 3.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 38°F | 2.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Dec | 54°F | 30°F | 2.0 in | 1.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Chickasha Exp Station (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Grady County has had 31 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2025-03-15: Norge Fire (Fire)
- 2021-02-24: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-17: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-12-21: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Chickasha Municipal Airport (CHK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Newcastle 24 mi northeast, about 39 min by car
- Mustang 27 mi northeast, about 44 min by car
- Moore 33 mi northeast, about 54 min by car
- El Reno 34 mi north, about 55 min by car
- Yukon 35 mi north, about 56 min by car
- Norman 37 mi east, about 59 min by car
- Bethany 37 mi northeast, about 59 min by car
- Oklahoma City 38 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Duncan 39 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Lawton 40 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Rock Island Chickasha, Crimsonedge34, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Former Chickasha High School - panoramio, strib1946, CC BY 3.0
- FORMER CHICKASHA GENERAL HOSPITAL BUILDING - panoramio, strib1946, CC BY 3.0
- Chickasha Ave, S side of street, Lkg. East - panoramio, strib1946, CC BY 3.0
- Chickasha Downtown Historic District, Crimsonedge34, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chickasha - Festival of Light - Shannon Springs Park - panoramio - MARELBU (6), MARELBU, CC BY 3.0
- Chickasha - Festival of Light - Shannon Springs Park - panoramio - MARELBU (3), MARELBU, CC BY 3.0
- Chickasha - Festival of Light - Shannon Springs Park - panoramio - MARELBU, MARELBU, CC BY 3.0
- Chickasha - Festival of Light - Shannon Springs Park - panoramio - MARELBU (5), MARELBU, CC BY 3.0
- Chickasha - Festival of Light - Shannon Springs Park - panoramio - MARELBU (4), MARELBU, CC BY 3.0
- Chickasha - Festival of Light - Shannon Springs Park - panoramio - MARELBU (1), MARELBU, CC BY 3.0
- Chickasha - Festival of Light - Shannon Springs Park - panoramio, MARELBU, CC BY 3.0
- Chickasha - Festival of Light - Shannon Springs Park - panoramio - MARELBU (2), MARELBU, CC BY 3.0
- Water tank Lkg East from 12th street - panoramio, strib1946, CC BY 3.0
- Griffin House Grady Co, Crimsonedge34, CC BY-SA 3.0
- USAO Troutt Hall, Crimsonedge34, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Petroleum Building - panoramio, strib1946, CC BY 3.0
- New Hope Baptist Church Grady Co, Crimsonedge34, CC BY-SA 3.0
- US Post Office and Federal Courthouse Grady Co, Crimsonedge34, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grady County Courthouse, Crimsonedge34, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Verden Separate School, Crimsonedge34, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Spring House, Shannon Springs Park - panoramio, strib1946, CC BY 3.0
- University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, Chickasa, Oklahoma, Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS016-E-25448 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-226528 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-226529 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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