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Latta, OK
Census-designated place in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma.
Population
1,405
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
558
ZIP codes
0
Latta and its ZIP codes
Latta at a glance
- Latta is about 9.5 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $76,406 a year, 17% more than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $159,700 (20% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $749 a month.
Local data for Latta, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Latta, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,406
Poverty rate
10.9%
Median home value
$159,700
Median rent
$749/mo
Homeownership
72.3%
Bachelor's or higher
37.2%
Median age
31.6
Average commute
16.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (189), German Americans (168), Scottish Americans (67).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pontotoc County. PPP loans are for Latta.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,484
20,613 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,182
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$315M
FY 2026, $8,268 per person
How people get to work
Latta, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.2%
- Carpooled16.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.0%
Average one-way commute: 16.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Latta, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
837
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
16
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 27°F
41.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Latta, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Latta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PickettCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 3.2 |
| AdaCity | 4.6 mi | 19.4 |
| FitzhughTown | 7.2 mi | 7.5 |
| ByngTown | 8.8 mi | 6.5 |
| VanossCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 1.2 |
| FittstownCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| FrancisTown | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| RoffTown | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| StonewallTown | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| KonawaCity | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| StratfordTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| HickoryTown | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| SasakwaTown | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| PontotocCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| AllenTown | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| TupeloCity | 19 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Latta, OK in?
- Latta is in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Latta, OK?
- About 1,405 people live in Latta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Latta?
- Nearby places include Pickett (4.2 mi), Ada (4.6 mi), Fitzhugh (7.2 mi), Byng (8.8 mi), Vanoss (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023