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Sayre, OK
City in Beckham County, Oklahoma.
Population
4,796
Land area
5.4sq mi
People per sq mi
890
ZIP codes
0
Sayre and its ZIP codes
Sayre at a glance
- Sayre is about 15 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 79th among 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
- The median household income is $41,227, 37% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $77,400 (61% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $752 a month.
Local data for Sayre, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sayre, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,227
Poverty rate
43.8%
Median home value
$77,400
Median rent
$752/mo
Homeownership
55.8%
Bachelor's or higher
5.3%
Median age
37.2
Average commute
17.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (441), Mexican Americans (286), German Americans (263).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Beckham County. PPP loans are for Sayre.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,429
9,616 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,069
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$145M
FY 2026, $6,449 per person
How people get to work
Sayre, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.5%
- Carpooled9.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.3%
Average one-way commute: 17.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sayre, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
891
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 26°F
29.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sayre, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.4%
U.S. 33.3% +9.1 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
24.0%
U.S. 12.8% +11.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.9%
U.S. 11.1% +5.8 pts
Cities near Sayre
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CarterTown | 9.3 mi | 0.5 |
| ErickCity | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| Elk CityCity | 14 mi | 16.1 |
| SweetwaterTown | 18 mi | 15.9 |
| WillowTown | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| TexolaTown | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| CheyenneTown | 21 mi | 1 |
| CanuteTown | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| Strong CityTown | 26 mi | 0.5 |
| Burns FlatTown | 26 mi | 0.9 |
| HammonTown | 27 mi | 0.7 |
| GraniteTown | 28 mi | 3.4 |
| SentinelTown | 28 mi | 0.6 |
| FossTown | 28 mi | 0.7 |
| Dill CityTown | 28 mi | 0.6 |
| ReydonTown | 29 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sayre, OK in?
- Sayre is in Beckham County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Sayre, OK?
- About 4,796 people live in Sayre, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sayre?
- Nearby places include Carter (9.3 mi), Erick (14 mi), Elk City (14 mi), Sweetwater (18 mi), Willow (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023