Wewoka Authority

Wewoka is a lower-income small town of 3,091 with home prices 3.2× below the Oklahoma median.

Wewoka, Oklahoma

Wewoka (3,091 residents) operates as a chartered municipality within Seminole County, Oklahoma. Households here earn a median of $37,986.

Definition and scope

Wewoka sits within Seminole County, Oklahoma, one of Oklahoma's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 5.

Who lives here

Wewoka has approximately 3,091 residents. The median age is 37.0 years. Roughly 54% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $63,300.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 48.0%
• Black or African American: 9.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
• Asian: 0.8%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Wewoka is $37,986. Poverty rate stands at 28.5%. Unemployment rate at last release was 5.0%. Educational attainment: 9.1% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Wewoka:

• Public schools: 7
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Hallum Ranch Airport. Federal court business routes through Seminole County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Purcell, Oklahoma.

Geography and climate

Wewoka sits at an elevation of 899 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.