Cities & Towns in Carter County, OK
Carter County, county in Oklahoma, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 48,353 inhabitants. The county was created 118 years ago in 1907. Its county seat is Ardmore.
There are 1 city/town in Carter County, OK. The largest city of Carter County is Gene Autry with a population of 166.
Gene Autry
Gene Autry, Human settlement in Carter County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Carter County is located in southern Oklahoma along the Texas border. The county seat is Ardmore. Here are some details on Carter County's cities and towns:
Ardmore
- County seat and largest city with over 24,000 residents
- Known as the **"City of Pure Water" **with natural springs
- Home to University Center of Southern Oklahoma
Healdton
- Small town of around 1,200 residents located north of Ardmore
- Known as the "Oil Capital of the World" in the 1920s during an oil boom
- Home to Healdton Oil Museum and historic Victory Truck Stop
Dickson
- Village of around 450 residents situated along Highway 199
- Known for agriculture, especially cotton production
- Home to the Dickson Public Schools district
Lone Grove
- Rural town of over 5,500 residents, founded 1887
- Hosts the Annual Lone Grove Sorghum Festival in October
- Governed by a town council and manager
Wilson
- Tiny unincorporated community with around 150 residents
- Named after early settler and Chickasaw leader Douglas Wilson
- Home to Wilson School, part of Dickson Public Schools
In summary, Carter County revolves around Ardmore and its history as an oil boomtown, complemented by smaller farming communities.
All Carter County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Carter County.
| City Name | Population |
|---|---|
| Gene Autry | 166 |