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Atoka, OK
City in Atoka County, Oklahoma.
Population
2,894
Land area
8.2sq mi
People per sq mi
352
ZIP codes
0
Atoka and its ZIP codes
Atoka at a glance
- Atoka is about 6 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 118th among 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
- The median household income is $44,087, 32% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $147,000 (26% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $680 a month.
Local data for Atoka, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Atoka, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,087
Poverty rate
17.3%
Median home value
$147,000
Median rent
$680/mo
Homeownership
51.3%
Bachelor's or higher
20.5%
Median age
38.0
Average commute
23.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (326), German Americans (155), Mexican Americans (154).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Atoka County. PPP loans are for Atoka.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,835
3,487 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$38,709
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$87.7M
FY 2026, $6,201 per person
How people get to work
Atoka, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.9%
- Carpooled12.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked9.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.7%
Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Atoka, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
566
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 28°F
45.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Atoka, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
21.8%
U.S. 12.8% +9.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.5%
U.S. 11.1% +2.4 pts
Cities near Atoka
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TushkaTown | 5.1 mi | 0.8 |
| StringtownTown | 7.4 mi | 5.4 |
| LehighCity | 7.9 mi | 1.6 |
| PhillipsTown | 9.7 mi | 0.5 |
| LaneCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 8 |
| CaneyTown | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| CoalgateCity | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| BentleyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| CottonwoodCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| WapanuckaTown | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| ColemanCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.8 |
| ClaritaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 7.9 |
| CaddoTown | 19 mi | 1.7 |
| WardvilleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1 |
| CentrahomaCity | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| BromideTown | 21 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Atoka, OK in?
- Atoka is in Atoka County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Atoka, OK?
- About 2,894 people live in Atoka, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Atoka?
- Nearby places include Tushka (5.1 mi), Stringtown (7.4 mi), Lehigh (7.9 mi), Phillips (9.7 mi), Lane (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023