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Waurika, OK
City in Jefferson County, Oklahoma.
Population
2,004
Land area
11.9sq mi
People per sq mi
168
ZIP codes
0
Waurika and its ZIP codes
Waurika at a glance
- Waurika is about 2.9 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- It is the 149th most populous of 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
- Households here earn a median of $45,882 a year, 29% less than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $64,800 (68% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $679 a month.
Local data for Waurika, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Waurika, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,882
Poverty rate
28.1%
Median home value
$64,800
Median rent
$679/mo
Homeownership
61.7%
Bachelor's or higher
15.0%
Median age
40.0
Average commute
27.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (268), Irish Americans (248), Mexican Americans (166).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Waurika.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$39,544
871 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,470
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$42.9M
FY 2026, $8,036 per person
How people get to work
Waurika, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.6%
- Carpooled16.9%
- Public transit2.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home6.2%
Average one-way commute: 27.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Waurika, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
625
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 31°F
32.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waurika, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.5%
U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.3%
U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts
Cities near Waurika
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HastingsTown | 4.5 mi | 0.5 |
| AddingtonTown | 4.9 mi | 0.2 |
| SugdenTown | 8.9 mi | 0.2 |
| ComancheCity | 12 mi | 5.1 |
| TempleTown | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| Byers, TXCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| RyanTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| SunrayCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| Petrolia, TXCity | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| Empire CityTown | 19 mi | 9.3 |
| TerralTown | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| WaltersCity | 22 mi | 8.1 |
| LocoTown | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| DuncanCity | 23 mi | 42.9 |
| RandlettTown | 25 mi | 0.6 |
| CornishTown | 25 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waurika, OK in?
- Waurika is in Jefferson County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Waurika, OK?
- About 2,004 people live in Waurika, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waurika?
- Nearby places include Hastings (4.5 mi), Addington (4.9 mi), Sugden (8.9 mi), Comanche (12 mi), Temple (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023