Latta Authority

Latta is a upper-middle-income small town of 1,405 with home prices 1.3× below the Oklahoma median.

Latta, Oklahoma

Latta is one of the smaller incorporated places in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, with a population of 1,405. Median household income is $76,406.

Definition and scope

Located in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, Latta 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 4 and is part of the Ada, OK metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Latta has approximately 1,405 residents. The median age is 31.6 years. Roughly 72% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $159,700.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 53.7%
• Black or African American: 1.5%
• Hispanic or Latino: 2.8%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Latta is $76,406. Poverty rate stands at 10.9%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.0%. Educational attainment: 37.2% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Latta:

• Public schools: 20
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 3

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Latta is Ada Regional Airport. Federal court business routes through Pontotoc County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Pauls Valley, Oklahoma.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 923 feet. 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.