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O'Kean, AR
Town in Randolph County, Arkansas. ZIP codes: 72449.
Population
196
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
192
ZIP codes
1
O'Kean and its ZIP codes
O'Kean at a glance
- O'Kean is about 3.3 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
Local data for O'Kean, AR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Randolph County. PPP loans are for O'Kean.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,739
6,419 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,312
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$136M
FY 2026, $7,323 per person
Environment and hazard risk
O'Kean, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
429
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
84
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 26°F
51.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in O'Kean, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.5%
U.S. 33.3% +9.2 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
20.9%
U.S. 12.8% +8.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.4%
U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts
ZIP codes in O'Kean
1 in or overlapping O'Kean. Population shown
Cities near O'Kean
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DelaplaineTown | 6.5 mi | 1.1 |
| Walnut RidgeCity | 9.5 mi | 16.7 |
| PocahontasCity | 11 mi | 7.7 |
| BiggersTown | 11 mi | 1 |
| Peach OrchardCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| WalcottCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| HoxieCity | 13 mi | 6.7 |
| ReynoCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| SedgwickTown | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| PortiaTown | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| KnobelCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| DattoTown | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| Black RockCity | 17 mi | 3.3 |
| Oak Grove HeightsTown | 17 mi | 3 |
| MaynardTown | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| LafeTown | 18 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is O'Kean, AR in?
- O'Kean is in Randolph County, Arkansas.
- What ZIP codes are in O'Kean, AR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping O'Kean include 72449.
- What is the population of O'Kean, AR?
- About 196 people live in O'Kean, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near O'Kean?
- Nearby places include Delaplaine (6.5 mi), Walnut Ridge (9.5 mi), Pocahontas (11 mi), Biggers (11 mi), Peach Orchard (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023