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Asher, OK
Town in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma.
Population
438
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
570
ZIP codes
0
Asher and its ZIP codes
Asher at a glance
- Asher is about 9.7 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
Local data for Asher, OK
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pottawatomie County. PPP loans are for Asher.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,975
22,842 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,705
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$578M
FY 2026, $7,977 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Asher, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
726
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
115
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 30°F
41.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Asher, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.2%
U.S. 33.3% +8.9 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
19.2%
U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
Cities near Asher
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WanetteTown | 5.9 mi | 1.6 |
| St. LouisTown | 7.3 mi | 9.4 |
| KonawaCity | 9.9 mi | 1.3 |
| ByarsTown | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| MacombTown | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| TribbeyTown | 12 mi | 19.1 |
| MaudCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| StratfordTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| BrooksvilleTown | 15 mi | 3 |
| RosedaleTown | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| VanossCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| EtowahTown | 17 mi | 2 |
| ByngTown | 17 mi | 6.5 |
| PickettCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.2 |
| BowlegsTown | 18 mi | 3.7 |
| TecumsehCity | 19 mi | 15 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Asher, OK in?
- Asher is in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Asher, OK?
- About 438 people live in Asher, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Asher?
- Nearby places include Wanette (5.9 mi), St. Louis (7.3 mi), Konawa (9.9 mi), Byars (11 mi), Macomb (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023