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Red Oak, OK
Town in Latimer County, Oklahoma.
Population
539
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
461
ZIP codes
0
Red Oak and its ZIP codes
Red Oak at a glance
- Red Oak is about 7.8 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- The median household income is $35,463, 45% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $71,300 (64% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $713 a month.
Local data for Red Oak, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Red Oak, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$35,463
Poverty rate
29.1%
Median home value
$71,300
Median rent
$713/mo
Homeownership
69.4%
Bachelor's or higher
9.9%
Median age
37.3
Average commute
25.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (100), Irish Americans (96), Mexican Americans (31).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Latimer County. PPP loans are for Red Oak.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,469
3,110 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,676
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$107M
FY 2026, $11,301 per person
How people get to work
Red Oak, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.7%
- Carpooled10.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.3%
Average one-way commute: 25.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Red Oak, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
493
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 30°F
50.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Red Oak, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
16.3%
U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts
Smoking
20.0%
U.S. 12.8% +7.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities near Red Oak
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Le FloreTown | 6.7 mi | 1.3 |
| PanolaCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1.1 |
| FanshaweTown | 11 mi | 23 |
| LequireCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| WilburtonCity | 13 mi | 3.1 |
| TalihinaTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| KintaTown | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| McCurtainTown | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| WisterTown | 20 mi | 1.9 |
| AlbionTown | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| QuintonTown | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| WhitesboroCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.3 |
| StiglerCity | 21 mi | 2.7 |
| KeotaTown | 23 mi | 0.4 |
| WhitefieldTown | 23 mi | 1.7 |
| BokosheTown | 23 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Red Oak, OK in?
- Red Oak is in Latimer County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Red Oak, OK?
- About 539 people live in Red Oak, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Red Oak?
- Nearby places include Le Flore (6.7 mi), Panola (7.8 mi), Fanshawe (11 mi), Lequire (11 mi), Wilburton (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023