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Okmulgee, OK
City in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma.
Population
11,348
Land area
17.2sq mi
People per sq mi
659
ZIP codes
0
Okmulgee and its ZIP codes
Okmulgee at a glance
- Okmulgee is about 11 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 42nd among 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
- The median household income is $41,848, 36% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $98,400 (51% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $837 a month.
Local data for Okmulgee, OK
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools5
- Colleges3
- Libraries1
- Banks5
- Post Offices1
- Parks10
- Grocery Stores4
- Restaurants50
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places12
Housing and community stats
Okmulgee, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,848
Poverty rate
20.6%
Median home value
$98,400
Median rent
$837/mo
Homeownership
50.8%
Bachelor's or higher
14.3%
Median age
37.4
Average commute
17.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,179), Irish Americans (912), Mexican Americans (377).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Okmulgee County. PPP loans are for Okmulgee.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,650
10,443 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,623
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$333M
FY 2026, $9,073 per person
How people get to work
Okmulgee, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.9%
- Carpooled11.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home4.1%
Average one-way commute: 17.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Okmulgee, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
780
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
56
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 26°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Okmulgee, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.1%
U.S. 33.3% +13.8 pts
Diabetes
17.3%
U.S. 12.1% +5.2 pts
Smoking
21.6%
U.S. 12.8% +8.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.6%
U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts
Cities near Okmulgee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MorrisCity | 5.4 mi | 1.2 |
| SchulterTown | 6.5 mi | 0.8 |
| PrestonCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.5 |
| GraysonTown | 8.6 mi | 1.1 |
| BeggsCity | 9.7 mi | 4.2 |
| HoffmanTown | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| DewarTown | 10 mi | 1 |
| HenryettaCity | 11 mi | 6.8 |
| HitchitaTown | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| WinchesterTown | 13 mi | 5.5 |
| BryantCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| BoyntonTown | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| Council HillTown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| LibertyTown | 18 mi | 6.1 |
| ClearviewTown | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| MoundsTown | 20 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Okmulgee, OK in?
- Okmulgee is in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Okmulgee, OK?
- About 11,348 people live in Okmulgee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Okmulgee?
- Nearby places include Morris (5.4 mi), Schulter (6.5 mi), Preston (7.5 mi), Grayson (8.6 mi), Beggs (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023