Local Government

Stroud has a city manager and a council form of government with comprehensive city plans and zoning. Stroud is a Capital Improvements Planning city, an Enterprise Zone, and a Certified city.

Utilities

• City utility services include electric, water, sewer and trash.
• Natural gas distribution is provided to the area by the Oklahoma Natural Gas Company, and is available in quantities to meet heavy industrial requirements.
• Windstream Communications has a digital switching station located in Stroud. Central Oklahoma Telephone Co. is located in Davenport, Oklahoma and services the Stroud area.

Public Safety

The city is appreciative of its 23 volunteer fire personnel. Because of their dedication to training, the city's fire insurance has a classification of 5. The city also has 8 full-time police officers and 3 reserve officers.

Tax Structure