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Wright City, OK
Town in McCurtain County, Oklahoma.
Population
538
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
608
ZIP codes
0
Wright City and its ZIP codes
Wright City at a glance
- Wright City is about 10 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- The median household income is $41,964, 35% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $64,300 (68% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $725 a month.
Local data for Wright City, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wright City, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,964
Poverty rate
19.9%
Median home value
$64,300
Median rent
$725/mo
Homeownership
63.0%
Bachelor's or higher
7.5%
Median age
30.2
Average commute
27.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (29), German Americans (23), Mexican Americans (22).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McCurtain County. PPP loans are for Wright City.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,608
12,445 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,713
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$247M
FY 2026, $8,016 per person
How people get to work
Wright City, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone93.2%
- Carpooled3.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home1.6%
Average one-way commute: 27.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wright City, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
898
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
37
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 29°F
54.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wright City, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.3%
U.S. 33.3% +11.0 pts
Diabetes
16.3%
U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts
Smoking
24.7%
U.S. 12.8% +11.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.5%
U.S. 11.1% +2.4 pts
Cities near Wright City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MillertonTown | 5.6 mi | 1.6 |
| ValliantTown | 6 mi | 1.9 |
| GoldenCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.8 |
| GarvinTown | 8.4 mi | 1.9 |
| SwinkCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Broken BowCity | 14 mi | 6.1 |
| HochatownTown | 15 mi | 10.9 |
| Fort TowsonTown | 15 mi | 5.6 |
| IdabelCity | 15 mi | 16.6 |
| SawyerTown | 21 mi | 8.6 |
| EagletownCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 4.7 |
| RattanTown | 25 mi | 4 |
| HaworthTown | 25 mi | 1.6 |
| HugoCity | 30 mi | 6.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wright City, OK in?
- Wright City is in McCurtain County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Wright City, OK?
- About 538 people live in Wright City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wright City?
- Nearby places include Millerton (5.6 mi), Valliant (6 mi), Golden (6.7 mi), Garvin (8.4 mi), Swink (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023