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Arnett, OK
Town in Ellis County, Oklahoma.
Population
525
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,017
ZIP codes
0
Arnett and its ZIP codes
Arnett at a glance
- Arnett is about 17 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- The median household income is $54,688, 16% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $81,500 (59% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $758 a month.
Local data for Arnett, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Arnett, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,688
Poverty rate
24.0%
Median home value
$81,500
Median rent
$758/mo
Homeownership
79.1%
Bachelor's or higher
21.1%
Median age
43.6
Average commute
24.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (114), German Americans (104), Scottish Americans (41).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ellis County. PPP loans are for Arnett.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,160
1,158 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,585
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$37.9M
FY 2026, $10,102 per person
How people get to work
Arnett, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.3%
- Carpooled2.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.2%
Average one-way commute: 24.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Arnett, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
696
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
92° / 22°F
25.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Arnett, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Arnett
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ShattuckTown | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| GageTown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Higgins, TXCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| FargoTown | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| DurhamCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| SharonTown | 26 mi | 0.1 |
| ViciTown | 26 mi | 0.4 |
| Lipscomb, TXCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 3.8 |
| CamargoTown | 28 mi | 0.2 |
| WoodwardCity | 28 mi | 13.1 |
| Follett, TXCity | 29 mi | 1 |
| Glazier, TXCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Arnett, OK in?
- Arnett is in Ellis County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Arnett, OK?
- About 525 people live in Arnett, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Arnett?
- Nearby places include Shattuck (11 mi), Gage (12 mi), Higgins, TX (14 mi), Fargo (19 mi), Durham (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023