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Byars, OK
Town in McClain County, Oklahoma.
Population
209
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
136
ZIP codes
0
Byars and its ZIP codes
Byars at a glance
- Byars is about 2.3 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
Local data for Byars, OK
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McClain County. PPP loans are for Byars.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,179
12,590 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,598
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$344M
FY 2026, $8,266 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Byars, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
808
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
49
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 30°F
41.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Byars, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
19.1%
U.S. 12.8% +6.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities near Byars
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WanetteTown | 7.4 mi | 1.6 |
| StratfordTown | 7.6 mi | 1 |
| RosedaleTown | 8.2 mi | 0.1 |
| AsherTown | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| PaoliTown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| VanossCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| Pauls ValleyCity | 14 mi | 8.3 |
| WayneTown | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| TribbeyTown | 16 mi | 19.1 |
| PickettCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.2 |
| WynnewoodCity | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| KonawaCity | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| St. LouisTown | 18 mi | 9.4 |
| EtowahTown | 18 mi | 2 |
| LexingtonCity | 19 mi | 2.4 |
| MacombTown | 19 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Byars, OK in?
- Byars is in McClain County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Byars, OK?
- About 209 people live in Byars, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Byars?
- Nearby places include Wanette (7.4 mi), Stratford (7.6 mi), Rosedale (8.2 mi), Asher (11 mi), Paoli (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023