Economic Profile

Yukon is a vibrant, growing community of over 25,000 located just west of Oklahoma City.  Located in the heart of Oklahoma along historic Route 66, Yukon is adjacent to the John Kilpatrick Turnpike and Interstate 40 – the nation’s major east-west transportation artery.  It is only a 15 minute drive to downtown Oklahoma City and within minutes of Will Rogers World Airport.  

Yukon offers the amenities of a large city while maintaining a strong sense of community in a hometown environment.  What once used to be known as a "bedroom community" has transformed itself into a thriving retail landscape.

Population growth has been healthy as Yukon's outstanding school system and a quality of life unmatched continues to bring new residents.

A GREAT PLACE FOR BUSINESS

Conducting business over the last two years has certainly proved to be challenging no matter what area of the United States you are doing business. The Yukon Chamber of Commerce invites you to take a look at the ten reasons to remain optimistic about our community’s economy.

  • Local companies are still growing. Even in these times, local employers continue to thrive.
  • The healthcare sector continues its dynamic growth.
  • The school system will open doors to a brand new high school the fall of 2011.
  • New retail continues to call Yukon home.
  • ACS, a Xerox Company, hires over 200 employees in 2010.
  • Chick-fil-A, Famous Footwear, Jersey Mike's, AT&T calls Yukon home.
  • Discount Tires is soon to open its doors.
  • Guess Inn finishes remodeling construction and reopens.
  • State Highway 4 widens to four lanes.
  • Trail One, corporate headquarters in Yukon, began NATIONAL shipments of car and cargo trailers to its customers throughout the United States and Canada.
  • The Chamber begins a commitment to a healthy downtown.
  • Yukon continues to shine as the retail center for Western Oklahoma.
  • There is a buzz surrounding entrepreneurial development in Yukon.
  • And finally, The Yukon Chamber of Commerce is stronger than ever and positioned to help lead Yukon to a stronger economic environment.

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