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Wewoka, OK
City in Seminole County, Oklahoma.
Population
3,091
Land area
4.8sq mi
People per sq mi
639
ZIP codes
0
Wewoka and its ZIP codes
Wewoka at a glance
- Wewoka is about 11 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 105th among 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
- The median household income is $37,986, 42% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $63,300 (68% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $849 a month.
Local data for Wewoka, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wewoka, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,986
Poverty rate
28.5%
Median home value
$63,300
Median rent
$849/mo
Homeownership
54.4%
Bachelor's or higher
9.1%
Median age
37.0
Average commute
28.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (228), German Americans (169), Mexican Americans (130).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Seminole County. PPP loans are for Wewoka.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,391
7,044 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,606
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$177M
FY 2026, $7,530 per person
How people get to work
Wewoka, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.8%
- Carpooled12.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
- Worked from home11.3%
Average one-way commute: 28.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wewoka, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
555
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
27
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 26°F
41.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wewoka, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.3%
U.S. 33.3% +14.0 pts
Diabetes
18.2%
U.S. 12.1% +6.1 pts
Smoking
24.2%
U.S. 12.8% +11.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.1%
U.S. 11.1% +2.0 pts
Cities near Wewoka
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DixonCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 0.6 |
| LimaTown | 6.3 mi | 0.5 |
| HoldenvilleCity | 7.1 mi | 5 |
| YeagerTown | 8.8 mi | 0.2 |
| SpauldingTown | 9.7 mi | 3.2 |
| BowlegsTown | 10 mi | 3.7 |
| SeminoleCity | 12 mi | 14.2 |
| SasakwaTown | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| HorntownTown | 15 mi | 4 |
| WetumkaCity | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| CromwellTown | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| BeardenTown | 16 mi | 7.5 |
| AtwoodTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| MaudCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| CalvinTown | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| AllenTown | 19 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wewoka, OK in?
- Wewoka is in Seminole County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Wewoka, OK?
- About 3,091 people live in Wewoka, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wewoka?
- Nearby places include Dixon (1.8 mi), Lima (6.3 mi), Holdenville (7.1 mi), Yeager (8.8 mi), Spaulding (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023