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Perkins, OK
City in Payne County, Oklahoma.
Population
3,262
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,117
ZIP codes
0
Perkins and its ZIP codes
Perkins at a glance
- Perkins is about 19 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- It is the 101st most populous of 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
- Households here earn a median of $35,456 a year, 45% less than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $172,200 (14% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $838 a month.
Local data for Perkins, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Perkins, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$35,456
Poverty rate
32.0%
Median home value
$172,200
Median rent
$838/mo
Homeownership
61.2%
Bachelor's or higher
21.1%
Median age
26.1
Average commute
21.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (911), Irish Americans (334), Mexican Americans (114).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Payne County. PPP loans are for Perkins.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,788
35,314 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,953
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$557M
FY 2026, $6,822 per person
How people get to work
Perkins, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.2%
- Carpooled3.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked17.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home16.9%
Average one-way commute: 21.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Perkins, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
841
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
117
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 28°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Perkins, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
19.4%
U.S. 12.8% +6.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Perkins
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MehanCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.1 |
| RipleyTown | 7.1 mi | 0.5 |
| TryonTown | 7.8 mi | 2.1 |
| AgraTown | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| StillwaterCity | 11 mi | 29.8 |
| CoyleTown | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| IngallsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| CarneyTown | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| CushingCity | 15 mi | 7.6 |
| LangstonTown | 15 mi | 12 |
| MeridianTown | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| FallisTown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| GlencoeTown | 18 mi | 1.7 |
| KendrickTown | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| MulhallTown | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| WarwickTown | 20 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Perkins, OK in?
- Perkins is in Payne County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Perkins, OK?
- About 3,262 people live in Perkins, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Perkins?
- Nearby places include Mehan (6.4 mi), Ripley (7.1 mi), Tryon (7.8 mi), Agra (10 mi), Stillwater (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023