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Porum, OK
Town in Muskogee County, Oklahoma.
Population
584
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
654
ZIP codes
0
Porum and its ZIP codes
Porum at a glance
- Porum is about 11 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $31,803 a year, 51% less than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $103,300 (48% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $606 a month.
Local data for Porum, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Porum, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$31,803
Poverty rate
28.8%
Median home value
$103,300
Median rent
$606/mo
Homeownership
70.7%
Bachelor's or higher
3.4%
Median age
26.0
Average commute
32.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (67), German Americans (21), Polish Americans (2).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Muskogee County. PPP loans are for Porum.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Sep 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,479
26,448 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,780
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$597M
FY 2026, $9,004 per person
How people get to work
Porum, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.3%
- Carpooled3.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home22.5%
Average one-way commute: 32.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Porum, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
869
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
131
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 25°F
47.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Porum, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.0%
U.S. 33.3% +8.7 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
24.3%
U.S. 12.8% +11.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
Cities near Porum
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BriartownCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 6 |
| SimmsCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 14.1 |
| HoytCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1 |
| WhitefieldTown | 7.2 mi | 1.7 |
| Duchess LandingCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 5.9 |
| WarnerTown | 9.5 mi | 1.8 |
| Shady GroveCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 17 |
| StiglerCity | 11 mi | 2.7 |
| EnterpriseCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| Webbers FallsTown | 12 mi | 4.2 |
| TexannaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 39.7 |
| TamahaTown | 14 mi | 6.4 |
| GoreTown | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| KeeftonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 19.7 |
| CarlisleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 26.3 |
| LongtownCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 26.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Porum, OK in?
- Porum is in Muskogee County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Porum, OK?
- About 584 people live in Porum, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Porum?
- Nearby places include Briartown (4.5 mi), Simms (6.5 mi), Hoyt (6.8 mi), Whitefield (7.2 mi), Duchess Landing (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023