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Vinita, OK
City in Craig County, Oklahoma.
Population
5,300
Land area
12.3sq mi
People per sq mi
430
ZIP codes
0
Vinita and its ZIP codes
Vinita at a glance
- Vinita is about 7.3 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 72nd among 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
- The median household income is $47,025, 28% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $96,200 (52% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $828 a month.
Local data for Vinita, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Vinita, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,025
Poverty rate
21.8%
Median home value
$96,200
Median rent
$828/mo
Homeownership
61.8%
Bachelor's or higher
12.8%
Median age
37.6
Average commute
15.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (752), German Americans (501), Mexican Americans (264).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Craig County. PPP loans are for Vinita.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,506
4,967 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,473
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$124M
FY 2026, $8,810 per person
How people get to work
Vinita, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.6%
- Carpooled14.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.5%
Average one-way commute: 15.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Vinita, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
572
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
22
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 26°F
46.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Vinita, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.2%
U.S. 33.3% +10.9 pts
Diabetes
18.4%
U.S. 12.1% +6.3 pts
Smoking
26.0%
U.S. 12.8% +13.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.7%
U.S. 11.1% +2.6 pts
Cities near Vinita
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AftonTown | 6.9 mi | 2.1 |
| KetchumTown | 7.1 mi | 2.1 |
| CleoraCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 11.9 |
| BerniceTown | 8.4 mi | 0.8 |
| Grand Lake TowneTown | 8.8 mi | 0.1 |
| LangleyTown | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| Big CabinTown | 10 mi | 2.3 |
| DisneyTown | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| Sportmans ShoresCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| White OakCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.9 |
| BluejacketTown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| DennisCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.5 |
| PensacolaTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| CopelandCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 7 |
| Drowning CreekCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| NarcissaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Vinita, OK in?
- Vinita is in Craig County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Vinita, OK?
- About 5,300 people live in Vinita, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Vinita?
- Nearby places include Afton (6.9 mi), Ketchum (7.1 mi), Cleora (7.7 mi), Bernice (8.4 mi), Grand Lake Towne (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023