Western Oklahoma cities have reported their sales tax intake for August 2024, showcasing a mix of growth and decline compared to 2023.

Elk City led the region with a 4% increase, bringing in $1,324,434.66, up from $1,272,828.26 in 2023. Clinton followed with a modest 1.9% gain, totaling $554,062.47. Cordell saw a slight uptick of 0.25%, reaching $94,407.23.

However, other cities experienced declines. Weatherford reported a 9.9% drop to $1,066,761.28, while Altus saw a small decrease of 0.7%, collecting $1,159,382.98. Woodward’s intake fell 5.2% to $1,082,055.82, and Sayre experienced a significant 15% drop to $136,044.95. Mangum saw the steepest decline, with a 26% reduction, dropping to $51,789.39. Hobart also faced an 11.5% decrease to $129,151.16.

Statewide, sales tax intake decreased by 1.2%, totaling $204,834,029.76.