Okemah Authority

Okemah is a lower-income small town of 3,063 with home prices 2.5× below the Oklahoma median.

Okemah, Oklahoma

In Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, Okemah anchors a community of 3,063. Median household income is $32,386 — well below the state average.

Definition and scope

Located in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, Okemah operates within Oklahoma's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 2.

Who lives here

Okemah has approximately 3,063 residents. The median age is 36.5 years. Roughly 41% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $79,300.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 59.2%
• Black or African American: 2.3%
• Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Okemah is $32,386. Poverty rate stands at 38.6%. Unemployment rate at last release was 0.7%. Educational attainment: 11.9% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Okemah:

• Public schools: 5
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Okemah is Okemah Municipal Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Okfuskee County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Norman, Oklahoma.

Geography and climate

Okemah sits at an elevation of 863 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 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.