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Meeker, OK
Town in Lincoln County, Oklahoma.
Population
1,172
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
398
ZIP codes
0
Meeker and its ZIP codes
Meeker at a glance
- Meeker is about 6.8 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- The median household income is $41,190, 37% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $98,500 (51% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $771 a month.
Local data for Meeker, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Meeker, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,190
Poverty rate
25.2%
Median home value
$98,500
Median rent
$771/mo
Homeownership
49.1%
Bachelor's or higher
12.1%
Median age
33.3
Average commute
25.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (158), Irish Americans (123), Scottish Americans (30).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lincoln County. PPP loans are for Meeker.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,613
7,480 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,546
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$254M
FY 2026, $7,581 per person
How people get to work
Meeker, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.6%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home10.9%
Average one-way commute: 25.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Meeker, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
741
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
11
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 27°F
39.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Meeker, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.7%
U.S. 33.3% +10.4 pts
Diabetes
16.4%
U.S. 12.1% +4.3 pts
Smoking
18.5%
U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
Cities near Meeker
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JohnsonTown | 5.5 mi | 4.5 |
| ShawneeCity | 8.1 mi | 38.5 |
| SparksTown | 9.8 mi | 0.4 |
| DaleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| PragueCity | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| EarlsboroTown | 12 mi | 9.3 |
| McLoudCity | 13 mi | 18 |
| Bethel AcresTown | 13 mi | 28.3 |
| TecumsehCity | 15 mi | 15 |
| WarwickTown | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| HarrahCity | 17 mi | 13 |
| WellstonTown | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| ChandlerCity | 17 mi | 9.6 |
| DavenportTown | 18 mi | 1 |
| PadenTown | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| BrooksvilleTown | 19 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Meeker, OK in?
- Meeker is in Lincoln County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Meeker, OK?
- About 1,172 people live in Meeker, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Meeker?
- Nearby places include Johnson (5.5 mi), Shawnee (8.1 mi), Sparks (9.8 mi), Dale (11 mi), Prague (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023