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Dickson, OK
Town in Carter County, Oklahoma.
Population
1,231
Land area
14sq mi
People per sq mi
88
ZIP codes
0
Dickson and its ZIP codes
Dickson at a glance
- Dickson is 50% denser than Oklahoma as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $81,250 a year, 25% more than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $201,300 and median rent is $1,099 a month.
Local data for Dickson, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dickson, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,250
Poverty rate
11.1%
Median home value
$201,300
Median rent
$1,099/mo
Homeownership
80.7%
Bachelor's or higher
25.0%
Median age
40.6
Average commute
20.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (124), Irish Americans (121), Mexican Americans (63).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carter County. PPP loans are for Dickson.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Aug 2026, +1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,303
23,466 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,594
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$343M
FY 2026, $7,143 per person
How people get to work
Dickson, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.1%
- Carpooled10.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home2.2%
Average one-way commute: 20.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dickson, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
797
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
40
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 32°F
39.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dickson, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
18.6%
U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities near Dickson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MannsvilleTown | 6 mi | 3 |
| EarlCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.3 |
| ArdmoreCity | 7.2 mi | 49.8 |
| Gene AutryTown | 8.8 mi | 4 |
| SpringerTown | 9.9 mi | 14.9 |
| OaklandTown | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| GreenvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| Lone GroveCity | 14 mi | 24.8 |
| RaviaTown | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| MadillCity | 15 mi | 4.4 |
| LebanonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.1 |
| DoughertyTown | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Mill CreekTown | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| MariettaCity | 18 mi | 2.6 |
| TishomingoCity | 19 mi | 5.3 |
| ReaganCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dickson, OK in?
- Dickson is in Carter County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Dickson, OK?
- About 1,231 people live in Dickson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dickson?
- Nearby places include Mannsville (6 mi), Earl (6.6 mi), Ardmore (7.2 mi), Gene Autry (8.8 mi), Springer (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023