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Erick, OK
City in Beckham County, Oklahoma.
Population
799
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
846
ZIP codes
0
Erick and its ZIP codes
Erick at a glance
- Erick is about 14 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- The median household income is $32,955, 49% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $82,300 (59% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $708 a month.
Local data for Erick, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Erick, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$32,955
Poverty rate
37.5%
Median home value
$82,300
Median rent
$708/mo
Homeownership
68.0%
Bachelor's or higher
10.0%
Median age
30.7
Average commute
15.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (160), German Americans (58), Mexican Americans (36).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Beckham County. PPP loans are for Erick.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, +0.4 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
How people get to work
Erick, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.2%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit1.4%
- Walked7.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.1%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 15.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Erick, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
891
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 24°F
26.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Erick, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.1%
U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
20.6%
U.S. 12.8% +7.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.1%
U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts
Cities near Erick
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TexolaTown | 7.1 mi | 0.6 |
| SayreCity | 14 mi | 5.4 |
| SweetwaterTown | 14 mi | 15.9 |
| CarterTown | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| Shamrock, TXCity | 22 mi | 2 |
| WillowTown | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| Samnorwood, TXCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.6 |
| Wheeler, TXCity | 28 mi | 1.5 |
| Elk CityCity | 29 mi | 16.1 |
| CheyenneTown | 29 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Erick, OK in?
- Erick is in Beckham County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Erick, OK?
- About 799 people live in Erick, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Erick?
- Nearby places include Texola (7.1 mi), Sayre (14 mi), Sweetwater (14 mi), Carter (20 mi), Shamrock, TX (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023