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Tatums, OK
Town in Carter County, Oklahoma. ZIP codes: 73487.
Population
164
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
82
ZIP codes
1
Tatums and its ZIP codes
Tatums at a glance
- Tatums is 39% denser than Oklahoma as a whole.
Local data for Tatums, OK
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carter County. PPP loans are for Tatums.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Aug 2026, +1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,303
23,466 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,594
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$343M
FY 2026, $7,143 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Tatums, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
797
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
40
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 27°F
37.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tatums, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
48.1%
U.S. 33.3% +14.8 pts
Diabetes
22.8%
U.S. 12.1% +10.7 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
ZIP codes in Tatums
1 in or overlapping Tatums. Population shown
Cities near Tatums
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Ratliff CityTown | 3.4 mi | 1.1 |
| HennepinCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.6 |
| FoxCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.6 |
| FosterTown | 8.7 mi | 34.5 |
| KatieTown | 9.4 mi | 20.5 |
| Elmore CityTown | 11 mi | 1 |
| VelmaTown | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| DavisCity | 16 mi | 9.3 |
| LocoTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| HealdtonCity | 18 mi | 16.1 |
| BrayTown | 21 mi | 61.6 |
| WynnewoodCity | 21 mi | 1.6 |
| WilsonCity | 21 mi | 5.6 |
| RinglingTown | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| Pauls ValleyCity | 22 mi | 8.3 |
| CornishTown | 23 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tatums, OK in?
- Tatums is in Carter County, Oklahoma.
- What ZIP codes are in Tatums, OK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Tatums include 73487.
- What is the population of Tatums, OK?
- About 164 people live in Tatums, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tatums?
- Nearby places include Ratliff City (3.4 mi), Hennepin (7.1 mi), Fox (8.2 mi), Foster (8.7 mi), Katie (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023