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Tushka, OK
Town in Atoka County, Oklahoma.
Population
559
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
739
ZIP codes
0
Tushka and its ZIP codes
Tushka at a glance
- Tushka is about 13 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $31,250 a year, 52% less than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $119,400 (40% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $669 a month.
Local data for Tushka, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tushka, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$31,250
Poverty rate
41.4%
Median home value
$119,400
Median rent
$669/mo
Homeownership
27.7%
Bachelor's or higher
12.8%
Median age
29.9
Average commute
28.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (81), Mexican Americans (35), German Americans (24).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Atoka County. PPP loans are for Tushka.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,835
3,487 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$38,709
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$87.7M
FY 2026, $6,201 per person
How people get to work
Tushka, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.0%
- Carpooled28.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle1.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.9%
- Worked from home2.6%
Average one-way commute: 28.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tushka, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
566
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 28°F
45.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tushka, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
18.5%
U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Tushka
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AtokaCity | 5.1 mi | 8.2 |
| CaneyTown | 5.9 mi | 0.8 |
| BentleyCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.3 |
| LaneCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 8 |
| LehighCity | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| StringtownTown | 12 mi | 5.4 |
| PhillipsTown | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| CaddoTown | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| ColemanCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.8 |
| WapanuckaTown | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| CoalgateCity | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| KeneficTown | 16 mi | 1 |
| CottonwoodCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| ClaritaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 7.9 |
| BromideTown | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| BokchitoTown | 21 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tushka, OK in?
- Tushka is in Atoka County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Tushka, OK?
- About 559 people live in Tushka, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tushka?
- Nearby places include Atoka (5.1 mi), Caney (5.9 mi), Bentley (8.5 mi), Lane (10 mi), Lehigh (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023