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Afton, OK
Town in Ottawa County, Oklahoma.
Population
762
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
366
ZIP codes
0
Afton and its ZIP codes
Afton at a glance
- Afton is about 6.2 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,875, 13% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $86,200 (57% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $773 a month.
Local data for Afton, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Afton, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,875
Poverty rate
14.9%
Median home value
$86,200
Median rent
$773/mo
Homeownership
63.7%
Bachelor's or higher
7.5%
Median age
38.5
Average commute
28.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (120), German Americans (117), Chinese Americans (14).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ottawa County. PPP loans are for Afton.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,310
12,894 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,839
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$295M
FY 2026, $9,740 per person
How people get to work
Afton, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.6%
- Carpooled16.1%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home1.4%
Average one-way commute: 28.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Afton, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
674
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
189
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 24°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Afton, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.7%
U.S. 33.3% +9.4 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
23.0%
U.S. 12.8% +10.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Afton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BerniceTown | 6.3 mi | 0.8 |
| VinitaCity | 6.9 mi | 12.3 |
| NarcissaCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 4.1 |
| FairlandTown | 7.8 mi | 1.1 |
| CopelandCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 7 |
| BluejacketTown | 9.1 mi | 0.4 |
| CleoraCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 11.9 |
| DotyvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| KetchumTown | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| DennisCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.5 |
| GroveCity | 13 mi | 9.5 |
| Grand Lake TowneTown | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| MiamiCity | 14 mi | 11.1 |
| WelchTown | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| ZenaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.8 |
| WyandotteTown | 15 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Afton, OK in?
- Afton is in Ottawa County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Afton, OK?
- About 762 people live in Afton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Afton?
- Nearby places include Bernice (6.3 mi), Vinita (6.9 mi), Narcissa (7.6 mi), Fairland (7.8 mi), Copeland (8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023