Velma: Community & Culture
Velma hosts 1 library, 1 congregation.
- 1.7 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Oklahoma 1.0/1K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | STEPHENS COUNTY GENEALOGICAL LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (580) 255-8718 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 301 N 8TH, DUNCAN OK 73533 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 16.7 mi |
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
| Churches · Total count | 1 |
|---|
Sources: IRS Exempt Organizations · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
County Listings (5)
Brittain-Garvin House
Chrislip, H. C., House
Duncan Armory
Duncan Public Library
Foreman, W.T., House
| Cultural Orgs · County total | 7 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | INOLA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 8 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Velma+OK |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=73491 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=73491 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=73491 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=73491 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 31 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 24 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 5 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 5 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (6)
The Foreman Prairie House
Stephens County Historical Museum
Rock Island 905 Railroad Museum
Chislohm Trail Heritage Center
Marlow Area Museum
Wilson Historical Museum
Attractions (9)
The Foreman Prairie House
Stephens County Historical Museum
Rock Island 905 Railroad Museum
Chislohm Trail Heritage Center
Marlow Area Museum
Wilson Historical Museum
Murray-Lindsay Mansion
Rock Island Depot Museum
The Greater Wynnewood Animal Park
Other
| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 13.60 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 1.70 |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | highly engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 8 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 13.81 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 1 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |
| Senior Services · Total count | 1 |
| Youth Sports · Total count | 3 |
Sources: HUD AHAR 2024 PIT Counts — state rate applied · IRS BMF NTEE code match, city=Velma