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Thomas, OK
City in Custer County, Oklahoma.
Population
1,170
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
823
ZIP codes
0
Thomas and its ZIP codes
Thomas at a glance
- Thomas is about 14 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $62,500 a year, 4% less than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $135,400 (32% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $723 a month.
Local data for Thomas, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Thomas, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,500
Poverty rate
13.7%
Median home value
$135,400
Median rent
$723/mo
Homeownership
81.1%
Bachelor's or higher
21.8%
Median age
39.6
Average commute
26.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (171), Irish Americans (127), Mexican Americans (84).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Custer County. PPP loans are for Thomas.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,151
12,820 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,043
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$196M
FY 2026, $6,872 per person
How people get to work
Thomas, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.8%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.6%
Average one-way commute: 26.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Thomas, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
865
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
10
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 27°F
32.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Thomas, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.2%
U.S. 33.3% +8.9 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
Cities near Thomas
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FayCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.5 |
| Custer CityTown | 9.9 mi | 0.6 |
| OakwoodTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| PutnamTown | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| WeatherfordCity | 15 mi | 7.7 |
| Eagle CityCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| HydroTown | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| ArapahoTown | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| GreenfieldTown | 21 mi | 0.1 |
| ClintonCity | 21 mi | 9.9 |
| WatongaCity | 22 mi | 3.8 |
| CantonTown | 23 mi | 0.5 |
| TalogaTown | 24 mi | 0.5 |
| BridgeportCity | 25 mi | 0.5 |
| CornTown | 25 mi | 0.3 |
| ButlerTown | 26 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Thomas, OK in?
- Thomas is in Custer County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Thomas, OK?
- About 1,170 people live in Thomas, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Thomas?
- Nearby places include Fay (6.8 mi), Custer City (9.9 mi), Oakwood (13 mi), Putnam (14 mi), Weatherford (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023