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Latimer County, OK
4 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Latimer County, Oklahoma.
Population
9,518
Land area
722sq mi
People per sq mi
13
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Latimer County
Latimer County at a glance
- Latimer County is 78% less dense than Oklahoma as a whole.
- The median household income is $41,405, 36% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $107,900 (46% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $646 a month.
- Its largest cities are Wilburton (2,602), Red Oak (539) and Gowen (171).
Local data for Latimer County, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Latimer County, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,405
Poverty rate
20.7%
Median home value
$107,900
Median rent
$646/mo
Homeownership
72.4%
Bachelor's or higher
10.6%
Median age
41.9
Average commute
23.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,177), German Americans (679), Mexican Americans (292).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,469
3,110 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,676
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$107M
FY 2026, $11,301 per person
PPP loans
$13.42M
521 loans, 1,645 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$13.78K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Latimer County, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.5%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home3.9%
Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Latimer County, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
493
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 30°F
50.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone17 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Latimer County, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.3%
U.S. 33.3% +9.0 pts
Diabetes
17.0%
U.S. 12.1% +4.9 pts
Smoking
22.4%
U.S. 12.8% +9.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Latimer County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Latimer County, OK?
- Wilburton is the largest city or town in Latimer County, with about 2,602 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Latimer County?
- Latimer County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 74563, 74571, 74574, 74578.
- What is the population of Latimer County, OK?
- About 9,518 people live in Latimer County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Latimer County?
- Latimer County borders Le Flore County, Pittsburg County, Haskell County, Pushmataha County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023