Sentinel Authority

Sentinel is a high-income village of 939 with home prices 1.8× below the Oklahoma median.

Sentinel, Oklahoma

Population in Sentinel stands at 939 — placing it among the smaller communities of Washita County, Oklahoma. Median household income reaches $120,227, ranking the city among the wealthiest in Oklahoma.

Definition and scope

Located in Washita County, Oklahoma, Sentinel 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

Sentinel has approximately 939 residents. The median age is 41.3 years. Roughly 83% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $108,000.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 78.8%
• Black or African American: 0.2%
• Hispanic or Latino: 11.7%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Sentinel is $120,227. Poverty rate stands at 16.7%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.6%. Educational attainment: 40.3% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Sentinel:

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

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Sentinel is Porter Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Kiowa County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Geography and climate

Sentinel sits at an elevation of 1,672 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.