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Beckham County, OK
6 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Beckham County, Oklahoma.
Population
22,148
Land area
902sq mi
People per sq mi
25
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Beckham County
Beckham County at a glance
- Beckham County is 58% less dense than Oklahoma as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $53,328 a year, 18% less than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $143,500 (28% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $904 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Elk City (11,361), Sayre (4,796) and Erick (799).
Local data for Beckham County, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Beckham County, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,328
Poverty rate
21.7%
Median home value
$143,500
Prices +1.0% in a year
Median rent
$904/mo
Homeownership
67.8%
Bachelor's or higher
12.9%
Median age
37.1
Average commute
16.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,459), German Americans (2,235), Irish Americans (2,142).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,429
9,616 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,069
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$145M
FY 2026, $6,449 per person
PPP loans
$67.9M
2,138 loans, 7,263 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$51.7K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Beckham County, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.4%
- Carpooled13.0%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
- Worked from home4.4%
Average one-way commute: 16.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Beckham County, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
891
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 24°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Beckham County, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
20.0%
U.S. 12.8% +7.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.8%
U.S. 11.1% +3.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Beckham County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Beckham County, OK?
- Elk City is the largest city or town in Beckham County, with about 11,361 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Beckham County?
- Beckham County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 73627, 73644, 73645, 73662, 73666.
- What is the population of Beckham County, OK?
- About 22,148 people live in Beckham County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Beckham County?
- Beckham County borders Custer County, Washita County, Kiowa County, Greer County, Wheeler County, TX, Roger Mills County, Collingsworth County, TX, Harmon County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023