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Canute, OK
Town in Washita County, Oklahoma.
Population
544
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
862
ZIP codes
0
Canute and its ZIP codes
Canute at a glance
- Canute is about 15 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $57,813 a year, 11% less than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $99,000 (50% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $865 a month.
Local data for Canute, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Canute, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,813
Poverty rate
16.9%
Median home value
$99,000
Median rent
$865/mo
Homeownership
87.4%
Bachelor's or higher
17.8%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (86), Irish Americans (82), German Americans (73).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washita County. PPP loans are for Canute.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,200
1,936 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,130
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$79.1M
FY 2026, $7,238 per person
How people get to work
Canute, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.8%
- Carpooled19.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Canute, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
816
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
11
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 23°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Canute, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.3%
U.S. 33.3% +7.0 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
18.9%
U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Canute
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FossTown | 6.5 mi | 0.7 |
| Elk CityCity | 7.4 mi | 16.1 |
| Burns FlatTown | 7.8 mi | 0.9 |
| Dill CityTown | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| HammonTown | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| ButlerTown | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| BessieTown | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| ClintonCity | 18 mi | 9.9 |
| New CordellCity | 19 mi | 2.2 |
| CarterTown | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| SentinelTown | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| ArapahoTown | 21 mi | 0.7 |
| SayreCity | 22 mi | 5.4 |
| RockyTown | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| Strong CityTown | 25 mi | 0.5 |
| CheyenneTown | 25 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Canute, OK in?
- Canute is in Washita County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Canute, OK?
- About 544 people live in Canute, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Canute?
- Nearby places include Foss (6.5 mi), Elk City (7.4 mi), Burns Flat (7.8 mi), Dill City (13 mi), Hammon (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023