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Pickett, OK
Census-designated place in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma.
Population
897
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
278
ZIP codes
0
Pickett and its ZIP codes
Pickett at a glance
- Pickett is about 4.7 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- The median household income is $101,500, 56% above the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $168,600 (16% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $1,025 a month.
Housing and community stats
Pickett, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$101,500
Poverty rate
0.6%
Median home value
$168,600
Median rent
$1,025/mo
Homeownership
92.5%
Bachelor's or higher
13.7%
Median age
32.7
Average commute
33.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (167), Scottish Americans (56), German Americans (52).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pontotoc County. PPP loans are for Pickett.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,484
20,613 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,182
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$315M
FY 2026, $8,268 per person
How people get to work
Pickett, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone97.7%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 33.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pickett, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
837
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
16
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 27°F
41.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pickett, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities near Pickett
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LattaCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 2.5 |
| VanossCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 1.2 |
| FitzhughTown | 8.5 mi | 7.5 |
| AdaCity | 8.8 mi | 19.4 |
| ByngTown | 8.9 mi | 6.5 |
| StratfordTown | 10 mi | 1 |
| RoffTown | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| FrancisTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| KonawaCity | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| FittstownCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| HickoryTown | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| AsherTown | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| StonewallTown | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| ByarsTown | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| SasakwaTown | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| WanetteTown | 20 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pickett, OK in?
- Pickett is in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Pickett, OK?
- About 897 people live in Pickett, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pickett?
- Nearby places include Latta (4.2 mi), Vanoss (5.7 mi), Fitzhugh (8.5 mi), Ada (8.8 mi), Byng (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023