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Sentinel, OK

Town in Washita County, Oklahoma.

Population

939

Land area

0.6sq mi

People per sq mi

1,509

ZIP codes

0

Sentinel and its ZIP codes

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Sentinel at a glance

  • Sentinel is about 26 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
  • The median household income is $120,227, 85% above the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $108,000 (46% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $744 a month.

Local data for Sentinel, OK

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Sentinel, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$120,227

Poverty rate

16.7%

Median home value

$108,000

Median rent

$744/mo

Homeownership

82.6%

Bachelor's or higher

40.3%

Median age

41.3

Average commute

18.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (135), Irish Americans (95), Mexican Americans (90).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washita County. PPP loans are for Sentinel.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.9%

Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$46,200

1,936 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$43,130

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$79.1M

FY 2026, $7,238 per person

Washita County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Sentinel, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone54.7%
  • Carpooled7.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.2%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other33.4%
  • Worked from home4.0%

Average one-way commute: 18.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Sentinel, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

816

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

11

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

94° / 28°F

23.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Sentinel, OK, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.7%

U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts

Diabetes

12.6%

U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts

Smoking

15.6%

U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.9%

U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts

Cities near Sentinel

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
RockyTown6.5 mi0.2
Dill CityTown8.8 mi0.6
HobartCity10 mi3.4
Lone WolfTown12 mi0.5
Burns FlatTown13 mi0.9
New CordellCity14 mi2.2
GoteboTown18 mi0.8
GraniteTown18 mi3.4
BessieTown19 mi0.5
CanuteTown19 mi0.6
CarterTown19 mi0.5
FossTown20 mi0.7
WillowTown20 mi0.3
Elk CityCity21 mi16.1
RooseveltTown23 mi0.5
Mountain ViewTown24 mi0.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Sentinel, OK in?
Sentinel is in Washita County, Oklahoma.
What is the population of Sentinel, OK?
About 939 people live in Sentinel, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Sentinel?
Nearby places include Rocky (6.5 mi), Dill City (8.8 mi), Hobart (10 mi), Lone Wolf (12 mi), Burns Flat (13 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023