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Okemah, OK
City in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma.
Population
3,063
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
987
ZIP codes
0
Okemah and its ZIP codes
Okemah at a glance
- Okemah is about 17 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- It is the 110th most populous of 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
- Households here earn a median of $32,386 a year, 50% less than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $79,300 (60% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $726 a month.
Local data for Okemah, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Okemah, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$32,386
Poverty rate
38.6%
Median home value
$79,300
Median rent
$726/mo
Homeownership
40.7%
Bachelor's or higher
11.9%
Median age
36.5
Average commute
17.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (201), Irish Americans (167), Mexican Americans (119).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Okfuskee County. PPP loans are for Okemah.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,004
2,565 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,342
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$92.8M
FY 2026, $8,204 per person
How people get to work
Okemah, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.6%
- Carpooled12.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 17.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Okemah, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
612
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
93° / 30°F
43.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Okemah, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
48.5%
U.S. 33.3% +15.2 pts
Diabetes
20.1%
U.S. 12.1% +8.0 pts
Smoking
29.5%
U.S. 12.8% +16.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.8%
U.S. 11.1% +4.7 pts
Cities near Okemah
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CastleTown | 6.3 mi | 1.5 |
| ClearviewTown | 6.5 mi | 0.4 |
| BeardenTown | 7.1 mi | 7.5 |
| IXLTown | 8.5 mi | 3.9 |
| CromwellTown | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| WeleetkaTown | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| BoleyTown | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| WetumkaCity | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| BryantCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| WeltyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| PadenTown | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| HenryettaCity | 17 mi | 6.8 |
| DustinTown | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| YeagerTown | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| DewarTown | 20 mi | 1 |
| SchulterTown | 20 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Okemah, OK in?
- Okemah is in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Okemah, OK?
- About 3,063 people live in Okemah, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Okemah?
- Nearby places include Castle (6.3 mi), Clearview (6.5 mi), Bearden (7.1 mi), IXL (8.5 mi), Cromwell (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023