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Okfuskee County, OK
9 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma.
Population
11,278
Land area
618sq mi
People per sq mi
18
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Okfuskee County
Okfuskee County at a glance
- Okfuskee County is 69% less dense than Oklahoma as a whole.
- The median household income is $48,363, 26% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $115,900 (42% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $716 a month.
- Its largest cities are Okemah (3,063), Boley (1,209) and Weleetka (949).
Local data for Okfuskee County, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Okfuskee County, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,363
Poverty rate
25.8%
Median home value
$115,900
Median rent
$716/mo
Homeownership
68.8%
Bachelor's or higher
14.3%
Median age
40.5
Average commute
25.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,120), Irish Americans (868), Mexican Americans (340).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
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
$92.79M
FY 2026, $8,204 per person
PPP loans
$10.96M
552 loans, 1,384 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$12.01K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Okfuskee County, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.2%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home8.2%
Average one-way commute: 25.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Okfuskee County, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
612
Most often hail
July high / Jan low
93° / 30°F
43.5 inches of rain a year
Toxic release facilities
1
No Superfund sites
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Okfuskee County, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.8%
U.S. 33.3% +12.5 pts
Diabetes
17.3%
U.S. 12.1% +5.2 pts
Smoking
24.4%
U.S. 12.8% +11.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.5%
U.S. 11.1% +2.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Okfuskee County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Okfuskee County, OK?
- Okemah is the largest city or town in Okfuskee County, with about 3,063 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Okfuskee County?
- Okfuskee County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 74829, 74833, 74859, 74860, 74880.
- What is the population of Okfuskee County, OK?
- About 11,278 people live in Okfuskee County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Okfuskee County?
- Okfuskee County borders Pottawatomie County, Creek County, Okmulgee County, Lincoln County, Seminole County, McIntosh County, Hughes County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023