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Walters, OK
City in Cotton County, Oklahoma.
Population
2,091
Land area
8.1sq mi
People per sq mi
259
ZIP codes
0
Walters and its ZIP codes
Walters at a glance
- Walters is about 4.4 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- It is the 146th most populous of 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
- Households here earn a median of $54,425 a year, 16% less than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $126,900 (36% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $719 a month.
Local data for Walters, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Walters, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,425
Poverty rate
26.8%
Median home value
$126,900
Median rent
$719/mo
Homeownership
78.7%
Bachelor's or higher
19.6%
Median age
40.4
Average commute
21.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (309), German Americans (248), Mexican Americans (100).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cotton County. PPP loans are for Walters.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,713
1,962 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,825
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$71.5M
FY 2026, $12,930 per person
How people get to work
Walters, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.2%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.9%
- Worked from home2.4%
Average one-way commute: 21.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Walters, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
592
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
8
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 29°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Walters, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.4%
U.S. 33.3% +10.1 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
20.1%
U.S. 12.8% +7.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Walters
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GeronimoTown | 8.4 mi | 1.5 |
| TempleTown | 9.7 mi | 1.3 |
| RandlettTown | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| FaxonTown | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| LawtonCity | 17 mi | 81.7 |
| ChattanoogaTown | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| DevolTown | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| HastingsTown | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| GrandfieldCity | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| Empire CityTown | 21 mi | 9.3 |
| WaurikaCity | 22 mi | 11.9 |
| Byers, TXCity | 22 mi | 1 |
| ComancheCity | 23 mi | 5.1 |
| Burkburnett, TXCity | 23 mi | 11.4 |
| LovelandTown | 23 mi | 0.2 |
| Cashion Community, TXCity | 23 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Walters, OK in?
- Walters is in Cotton County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Walters, OK?
- About 2,091 people live in Walters, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Walters?
- Nearby places include Geronimo (8.4 mi), Temple (9.7 mi), Randlett (14 mi), Faxon (14 mi), Lawton (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023