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Beaver, OK
Town in Beaver County, Oklahoma.
Population
1,586
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,381
ZIP codes
0
Beaver and its ZIP codes
Beaver at a glance
- Beaver is about 24 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,078, 14% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $154,000 (23% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $749 a month.
Local data for Beaver, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Beaver, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,078
Poverty rate
18.2%
Median home value
$154,000
Median rent
$749/mo
Homeownership
65.1%
Bachelor's or higher
17.7%
Median age
30.7
Average commute
13.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (571), German Americans (173), Irish Americans (131).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Beaver County. PPP loans are for Beaver.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,256
1,298 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,985
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$53.99M
FY 2026, $10,693 per person
How people get to work
Beaver, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.9%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle3.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 13.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Beaver, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
1,174
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 19°F
21.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Beaver, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.7%
U.S. 11.1% +4.6 pts
Cities near Beaver
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ForganTown | 6.6 mi | 0.4 |
| KnowlesTown | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| TurpinCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1 |
| Little PonderosaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.7 |
| Booker, TXTown | 24 mi | 1.1 |
| GateTown | 26 mi | 0.3 |
| BakerCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1 |
| Darrouzett, TXTown | 28 mi | 0.5 |
| Liberal, KSCity | 28 mi | 12 |
| Kismet, KSCity | 29 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Beaver, OK in?
- Beaver is in Beaver County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Beaver, OK?
- About 1,586 people live in Beaver, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Beaver?
- Nearby places include Forgan (6.6 mi), Knowles (19 mi), Turpin (20 mi), Little Ponderosa (22 mi), Booker, TX (24 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023