Arkoma Authority

Arkoma is a lower-income small town of 1,976 with home prices 2.4× below the Oklahoma median.

Arkoma, Oklahoma

Population in Arkoma stands at 1,976 — placing it among the smaller communities of Le Flore County, Oklahoma. The median household income stands at $43,929.

Definition and scope

Arkoma is a chartered municipality within Le Flore County, Oklahoma, Oklahoma. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 2.

Who lives here

Arkoma has approximately 1,976 residents. The median age is 35.3 years. Roughly 62% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $83,600.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 81.2%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Arkoma is $43,929. Poverty rate stands at 22.1%. Unemployment rate at last release was 4.4%. Educational attainment: 10.6% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Arkoma:

• Public schools: 3
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

Fort Smith Regional Airport provides commercial air service for the area. Federal court business routes through Sebastian County Courts Building.

Geography and climate

Arkoma sits at an elevation of 530 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7b.

References

• Oklahoma State Authority — state-level reference for Oklahoma.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.