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Arkoma, OK

Town in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. ZIP codes: 74901.

Population

1,976

Land area

3.5sq mi

People per sq mi

569

ZIP codes

1

Arkoma and its ZIP codes

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Arkoma at a glance

  • Arkoma is about 9.7 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
  • It is the 150th most populous of 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
  • Households here earn a median of $43,929 a year, 32% less than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $83,600 (58% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $748 a month.

Local data for Arkoma, OK

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Arkoma, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$43,929

Poverty rate

22.1%

Median home value

$83,600

Median rent

$748/mo

Homeownership

62.4%

Bachelor's or higher

10.6%

Median age

35.3

Average commute

17.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (307), German Americans (162), French Americans (122).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Le Flore County. PPP loans are for Arkoma.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.4%

Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$43,674

11,998 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$45,176

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$388M

FY 2026, $8,053 per person

Le Flore County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Arkoma, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone82.8%
  • Carpooled7.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
  • Worked from home5.4%

Average one-way commute: 17.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Arkoma, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

1,026

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

67

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

94° / 30°F

47.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Arkoma, OK, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

42.2%

U.S. 33.3% +8.9 pts

Diabetes

16.9%

U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts

Smoking

25.5%

U.S. 12.8% +12.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

13.2%

U.S. 11.1% +2.1 pts

ZIP codes in Arkoma

1 in or overlapping Arkoma. Population shown

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Cities near Arkoma

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Fort Smith, ARCity4.1 mi64.2
MoffettTown5.2 mi1
PocolaTown5.9 mi30.3
RolandTown5.9 mi3.5
Bonanza, ARCity7.7 mi2.8
Dora, ARCensus-designated place8.1 mi0.8
Fort CoffeeTown8.2 mi6.5
RemyCensus-designated place8.6 mi12.9
Van Buren, ARCity8.7 mi15.5
Barling, ARCity9 mi10.3
MuldrowTown9.6 mi4.2
LibertyCensus-designated place10 mi2.3
Hackett, ARCity11 mi1.4
Rock IslandTown11 mi12.2
Central City, ARTown12 mi2.2
SpiroTown12 mi2.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Arkoma, OK in?
Arkoma is in Le Flore County, Oklahoma.
What ZIP codes are in Arkoma, OK?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Arkoma include 74901.
What is the population of Arkoma, OK?
About 1,976 people live in Arkoma, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Arkoma?
Nearby places include Fort Smith, AR (4.1 mi), Moffett (5.2 mi), Pocola (5.9 mi), Roland (5.9 mi), Bonanza, AR (7.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023