Blackwell, Oklahoma

Blackwell, Oklahoma
Looking east along West Doolin Ave (2013)
Location of Blackwell in Oklahoma.
Coordinates: 36°48′05″N 97°18′03″W / 36.80139°N 97.30083°W / 36.80139; -97.30083
CountryUnited States
StateOklahoma
CountyKay
EstablishedSeptember 16, 1893
Government
 • TypeCouncil-Manager
 • City ManagerJerry Wieland
 • MayorPat Hullet
Area
 • Total
5.58 sq mi (14.46 km2)
 • Land5.58 sq mi (14.46 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,024 ft (312 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
6,085
 • Density1,090.1/sq mi (420.89/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
74631
Area code580
FIPS code40-06600
GNIS feature ID2409858
WebsiteCity Website

Blackwell is a city in Kay County, Oklahoma, United States, located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 177 and State Highway 11 along Interstate 35. The population was 6,085 as of the 2020 census. Blackwell was established following the September 16, 1893 Cherokee Outlet land run by A. J. Blackwell. Blackwell has an agricultural and fossil fuel based economy.