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Oklahoma City ranked 70th in Biz Journal's Top 100 Tech Centers.
(May 11, 2009)
Utilities and Taxes
RESIDENTIAL MONTHLY UTILITY COSTS
|
Region |
Water 1000 cf |
Sewer 1000 cf |
Electric 500 kwh |
Electric 1,000 kwh |
Natural Gas Per 1000 cf |
|
Greater OKC |
$22.87 |
$17.05 |
$53.68 |
$92.52 |
$8.89 |
Source: Raftelis Financial Consulting, 2004; Edison Electric Institute, 2006; Energy Information Administration, 2006.
INDUSTRIAL MONTHLY WATER AND SEWER COSTS
|
Region |
Water 1M CF |
Sewer 1M CF |
Total Water & Sewer |
|
Greater OKC |
$16,040 |
$14,461 |
$30,501 |
Source: Raftelis Financial Consulting, 2004; Local utility providers, 2006.
INDUSTRIAL MONTHLY ELECTRIC AND GAS COSTS
|
Region |
Electric 1000 kw / 400 MWH |
Electric 5,000 kw / 1,500 MWH |
Natural Gas (per 1000 cf) Commercial |
Natural Gas (per 1000 cf) Industrial |
|
Greater OKC |
$27,948 |
$80,593 |
$9.15 |
$8.80 |
Source: Edison Electric Institute, 2006; Energy Information Administration, 2006; Local utility providers, 2006.
PERSONAL TAXES
|
Region |
Sales Tax State |
Sales Tax County |
Sales Tax City |
Sales Tax Total |
Effective Real Property Tax Rate |
Personal Income Tax Rate Low |
Personal Income Tax Rate High |
|
Greater OKC |
4.5% |
0.0% |
3.9% |
8.4% |
1.06% |
0.5% |
6.7% |
Source: Federation of Tax Administrators, State Tax Rates 2006, Various state revenue departments, 2006.
BUSINESS TAXES
|
Region |
Sales Tax |
Corporate Income / Franchise |
Unemployment (% of payroll) |
Taxable Wage Base |
Workers Comp. (per $100 payroll) |
Inventory |
|
Greater OKC |
8.38% |
6.00% |
1.20% |
$13,800 |
$3.07 |
Yes |
Source: Research Institute of America, All States Tax Handbook, 2006; Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services, 2006.
Utility Contacts
Electric:
OG&E ELECTRIC SERVICES
800.272.9741
405.272.9741
Partnership Contact: Richard Clements
PO Box 321, MC 206
Oklahoma City, OK 73101
Oklahoma County
Phone: (405) 553-3974
Fax: (405) 553-3838
Email: clemenrd@oge.com
Gas:
OKLAHOMA NATURAL GAS CO.
800.664.5463
Partnership Contact: Jim Stout
P.O. Box 871
Tulsa, OK 74102-0871
Phone: (918) 831-8374
Email: jstout@ong.com
Water:
CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY – UTILITY CENTER
405.297.2833
420 W Main
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Fax: (405) 297-2803
Web: http://www.okc.gov/water/index.html
Telephone/Internet:
AT&T
800.664.5463
Contact: C. Mark Williams
Area Manager – External Affairs
405 N. Broadway, Room 247
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Phone: (405) 291-5519
Email: mwilliams@att.com
PIONEER TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE
800.664.5463
Partnership Contact: Toni Pickle
PO Box 539
Kingfisher, OK 73750
Phone: 405-375-0374
Email: tlpickle@ptci.com