Population61,779 (2025 est.)
A Prairie Courthouse With An Artistic Interior
Garfield County, OklahomaEnid anchors Garfield County within Oklahoma’s Red Bed Plains, where agricultural communities and railway towns contribute to the wider local story. Its Art Deco courthouse and historical murals add a distinctive civic and artistic reference to the county’s landscape of working communities. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 61,779 residents in Garfield County, Oklahoma, on July 1, 2025. The county has approximately 1,059 square miles of land, according to the 2020 Census Gazetteer.
Garfield County at a Glance
Population61,779 (2025 est.)
County SeatEnid
Largest CityEnid
Established1895 (organized; NACo County Explorer)
ZIP CodesSee postal resources
Total Area, Including Water1,060 sq mi (total)
Major RoutesSee transportation resources
Area CodesVaries by community
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The county was initially designated O County before the Cherokee Outlet opening in 1893, with Enid selected as the seat. A courthouse completed in 1907 burned in 1931. Its 1934 replacement used Art Deco design, and Ruth Augur later painted historical murals through the federal art program. The replacement building connects disaster recovery with public architecture, and the murals add a separate artistic layer. Together they make the courthouse more than an administrative address in the county story.
Begin with Enid's courthouse history, then consider a smaller community such as Waukomis, Lahoma or Garber for another perspective. The county's account connects farming, railway construction and town development, giving each place a role within the wider story. Architectural and mural interests may require different access arrangements at a working courthouse. A second town stop can shift attention from the seat's public building to the surrounding agricultural communities.
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Enid anchors Garfield County within Oklahoma's Red Bed Plains, where agricultural communities and railway towns contribute to the wider local story.
Community History
The county was initially designated O County before the Cherokee Outlet opening in 1893, with Enid selected as the seat.
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The county's account connects farming, railway construction and town development, giving each place a role within the wider story. Architectural and mural interests may require different access arrangements at a working courthouse.
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Small Magnitude 3.6 Earthquake Hits Near Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma, USA - Volcano Discovery
Small Magnitude 3.6 Earthquake Hits Near Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma, USA Volcano Discovery
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Small Magnitude 3.6 Earthquake Hits Near Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma, USA - Volcano Discovery
Small Magnitude 3.6 Earthquake Hits Near Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma, USA Volcano Discovery
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Light mag. 3.2 earthquake - Major County, 15 mi west of Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma, United States, on Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026, at 07:15 pm (Chicago time) - Volcano Discovery
Light mag. 3.2 earthquake - Major County, 15 mi west of Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma, United States, on…
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Weak mag. 2.3 earthquake - 15 mi west of Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma, United States, on Wednesday, Nov 4, 2026, at 01:13 am (Universal Time) - Volcano Discovery
Weak mag. 2.3 earthquake - 15 mi west of Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma, United States, on Wednesday, Nov…
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Light mag. 3.6 earthquake - Major County, 16 mi west of Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma, United States, on Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026, at 06:48 pm (Chicago time) - Volcano Discovery
Light mag. 3.6 earthquake - Major County, 16 mi west of Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma, United States, on…
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Government
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Schools
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Selected local schools from the NCES 2024-2025 directory. Contact the school or district to confirm enrollment, attendance boundaries and current services; this is not a complete school list.
Chisholm Es – Elementary; grades PK-05. 300 Redwood, Enid, OK 73701. 580-237-5645.
Cimarron Es – Elementary; grades PK-08. 3rd & Main, Lahoma, OK 73754. 580-796-2204.
Covington-Douglas Es – Elementary; grades PK-08. 400 E Maine, Covington, OK 73730. 580-864-7451.
Drummond Es – Elementary; grades PK-08. South Hwy 132, Drummond, OK 73735. 580-493-2271.
Adams Es – Elementary; grades PK-05. 2200 East Randolph Avenue, Enid, OK 73701. 580-366-7600.
Garber Es – Elementary; grades PK-08. 108 East Garber Road, Garber, OK 73738. 580-863-2232.
Kremlin-Hillsdale Es – Elementary; grades PK-08. 605 FIFTH, Kremlin, OK 73753. 580-874-2283.
Hospitals
Local hospital contacts
Facility contacts from the CMS Hospital General Information directory, updated July 22, 2026. Contact the facility directly to confirm current services and appointment arrangements.
Integris Health Enid Hospital – Acute Care Hospitals. 600 South Monroe, Enid, OK 73701. 580-233-2300.
St Mary'S Regional Medical Center – Acute Care Hospitals. 305 South 5Th Street, Enid, OK 73701. 580-233-6100.
Public Safety
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Emergency Services
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Parks & Public Lands
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Trails
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Utilities
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Libraries
Local library contacts
Locations and public phone numbers are from the IMLS FY2024 Public Libraries Survey. Call the branch to confirm current hours and services before visiting.
Enid-Public Library Of Enid And Garfield Co – 120 W Maine, Enid, OK 73701. 580-234-6313.
Courts
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DMV
Oklahoma — Renew & Replace License & ID
Transportation
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Postal Services
USPS location finder — Search by street address, city or ZIP Code for nearby post offices, collection boxes and available services.
USPS ZIP Code lookup — Find the mailing ZIP Code for a specific street address.
USPS Hold Mail — Arrange a temporary mail hold and review identity-verification requirements.
USPS change of address and forwarding — Review forwarding options and submit an address-change request through USPS.
USPS package pickup — Check pickup availability for your address and schedule eligible shipments.
Veterans
National services available to local residents
VA accredited representatives — Find help with VA claims and benefit applications.
VA health care applications — Review application options and supporting information.
VA disability claims — Find the official steps for submitting a disability claim.
GI Bill and education benefits — Review how to apply for VA education benefits.
Veteran career and employment support — Explore VA employment, training and career assistance.
Employment
National services available to local residents
USAJOBS federal employment — Search federal openings by location and occupation.
Apprenticeship Finder — Search apprenticeship opportunities by location and occupation.
My Next Move career exploration — Explore occupations, industries and career interests.
Government job-training resources — Find routes to state training programs and support for different job seekers.
Unemployment benefit guidance — Find your state program and its application and eligibility information.
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61,779 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate). This is a dated Census Bureau estimate, rather than a live resident count.
1,060.081 square miles, including water (2020 Census geography). The total combines land and water area.
Start with these official Oklahoma resources: Renew & Replace License & ID; Vehicle Registration; Address Update. Choose the page for the service you need, then check its office or online instructions before making a trip. These links cover state services; they do not establish that every transaction is available at a county office.
Use USPS ZIP Code Lookup for the mailing ZIP Code of a specific street address. Use the USPS location finder to search for nearby postal facilities and available services. An address lookup is more useful for mailing than assuming the entire county shares one ZIP Code.
The VA explains how to find and appoint an accredited representative for benefit claims. Contact a representative to confirm availability before appointing them. For education benefits, use the GI Bill application guidance. These are national VA services available to eligible local residents, rather than a listing of county offices.
Search USAJOBS for federal positions and the Apprenticeship Finder for apprenticeship opportunities, using location filters to narrow the results. USAGov job-training guidance points to training programs and state resources. Check each listing for current availability, eligibility and application instructions; a search result does not guarantee an opening in the county.
The county was initially designated O County before the Cherokee Outlet opening in 1893, with Enid selected as the seat. A courthouse completed in 1907 burned in 1931. Its 1934 replacement used Art Deco design, and Ruth Augur later painted historical murals through the federal art program. The replacement building connects disaster recovery with public architecture, and the murals add a separate artistic layer. Together they make the courthouse more than an administrative address in the county story.
Begin with Enid's courthouse history, then consider a smaller community such as Waukomis, Lahoma or Garber for another perspective. The county's account connects farming, railway construction and town development, giving each place a role within the wider story. Architectural and mural interests may require different access arrangements at a working courthouse. A second town stop can shift attention from the seat's public building to the surrounding agricultural communities.
The 2020 Census geography figures record 1,058.507 square miles of land and 1.574 square miles of water in Garfield County. The county’s total area includes both. These are geographic measurements for that Census vintage, not a measurement of current water levels or public recreation access.
In the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate series, Garfield County had an estimated 62,699 residents on July 1, 2020, and 61,779 on July 1, 2025. Over that interval, the estimated population decreased by 920 residents, or about 1.5%. Both figures come from the same estimate vintage, which revises earlier years for a consistent comparison.
Enid is the county seat listed for Garfield County by the National Association of Counties. For an office visit, confirm the specific department’s address before traveling. NACo county profile.
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