Canute Authority

Canute is a middle-income, family-oriented village of 544 with home prices 2.0× below the Oklahoma median.

Canute, Oklahoma

With 544 residents, Canute sits in Washita County, Oklahoma as a small civic unit. Median household income is $57,813.

Definition and scope

Located in Washita County, Oklahoma, Canute 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 3 and is part of the Weatherford, OK metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Canute has approximately 544 residents. The median age is 39.4 years. Roughly 87% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $99,000.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 73.7%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 21.1%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Canute is $57,813. Poverty rate stands at 16.9%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.8%. Educational attainment: 17.8% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Canute:

• Public schools: 2
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Canute is Lynn Airfield. Federal court business routes through Washita County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Geography and climate

Canute sits at an elevation of 1,914 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 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.