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Okarche, OK
Town in Canadian County, Oklahoma.
Population
1,293
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
588
ZIP codes
0
Okarche and its ZIP codes
Okarche at a glance
- Okarche is about 10 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- The median household income is $94,063, 45% above the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $239,000 (20% above Oklahoma) and median rent is $750 a month.
Local data for Okarche, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Okarche, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$94,063
Poverty rate
11.8%
Median home value
$239,000
Median rent
$750/mo
Homeownership
84.0%
Bachelor's or higher
30.1%
Median age
40.4
Average commute
20.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (602), Irish Americans (145), Mexican Americans (123).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Canadian County. PPP loans are for Okarche.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,811
39,063 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,786
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $6,934 per person
How people get to work
Okarche, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.0%
- Carpooled12.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home2.2%
Average one-way commute: 20.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Okarche, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,120
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
219
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 25°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Okarche, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Okarche
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KingfisherCity | 8.6 mi | 4.5 |
| CalumetTown | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| El RenoCity | 12 mi | 79.6 |
| PiedmontCity | 14 mi | 43.4 |
| CashionTown | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| DoverTown | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| YukonCity | 19 mi | 26.5 |
| LoyalTown | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| Twin LakesCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| GearyCity | 20 mi | 4.1 |
| GreenfieldTown | 22 mi | 0.1 |
| Union CityTown | 23 mi | 56.1 |
| Cimarron CityTown | 24 mi | 1.7 |
| Woodlawn ParkTown | 24 mi | 0.1 |
| BethanyCity | 24 mi | 5.2 |
| Cedar LakeCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Okarche, OK in?
- Okarche is in Canadian County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Okarche, OK?
- About 1,293 people live in Okarche, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Okarche?
- Nearby places include Kingfisher (8.6 mi), Calumet (12 mi), El Reno (12 mi), Piedmont (14 mi), Cashion (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023