Carter: Community & Culture
On the community map of Carter: 1 library, 1 congregation.
- 4.8 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Oklahoma 1.0/1K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | ELK CITY CARNEGIE LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (580) 225-0136 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 221 WEST BROADWAY AVE, ELK CITY OK 73644 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 1.8 mi |
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
| Churches · Total count | 1 |
|---|
Sources: IRS Exempt Organizations · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (1)
Edwards Archeological Site
| Cultural Orgs · County total | 7 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | INOLA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 2 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Carter+OK |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=73644 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=73644 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=73644 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=73644 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 19 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 20 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 3 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 4 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (4)
National Route 66 and Transportation Museum
Old Town Museum
Sandhill Curiosity Shop
100th Meridian Museum
Attractions (4)
National Route 66 and Transportation Museum
Old Town Museum
Sandhill Curiosity Shop
100th Meridian Museum
Other
| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 9.50 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 4.80 |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 2 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 13.81 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |
| Environmental Orgs · Total count | 1 |
Sources: HUD AHAR 2024 PIT Counts — state rate applied · IRS BMF NTEE C/D