Dougherty Authority

Dougherty is a middle-income village of 249 with home prices 2.1× below the Oklahoma median.

Dougherty, Oklahoma

With 249 residents, Dougherty sits in Murray County, Oklahoma as a small civic unit. Median household income is $58,000.

Definition and scope

Located in Murray County, Oklahoma, Dougherty operates within Oklahoma's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 4.

Who lives here

Dougherty has approximately 249 residents. The median age is 36.3 years. Roughly 66% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $94,100.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 59.0%
• Black or African American: 4.8%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Dougherty is $58,000. Poverty rate stands at 20.9%. Unemployment rate at last release was 9.4%. Educational attainment: 8.3% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Dougherty:

• Public schools: 6
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Dougherty is Sulphur Municipal Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Murray County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Pauls Valley, Oklahoma.

Geography and climate

Dougherty sits at an elevation of 989 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 7b.

References

• Oklahoma State Authority — state-level reference for Oklahoma.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.