The Town FilesArkoma, Oklahoma
Town in Le Flore County · population 1,806 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $83,600
- Household income
- $43,929
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 55
- Median age
- 35.3
Arkoma is a town of 1,806 people in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $83,600, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks hipper than 77% of Oklahoma towns, more walkable than 70% of Oklahoma towns.
How Arkoma ranks
Percentile among Oklahoma towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oklahoma towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Arkoma is worth $83,600, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $43,929, which is more affordable than 80% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $748 a month. 62.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Arkoma | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $83,600 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $748 | $830 |
| Median household income | $43,929 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 62.4% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.2% | — |
Who lives in Arkoma
| People | Arkoma | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.2% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 26.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.6% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.1% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 8.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 17.5 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.9% | 86.0% |
Weather in Arkoma
July highs average 94.1°F and January lows 29.6°F. About 47.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.9 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 78 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 63 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
55 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Arkoma since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on March 26, 1976 about 6.3 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 10 deaths and 209 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 6, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 157 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on April 26, 2011.
Severe weather in Le Flore County since 1996
Le Flore County has been included in 32 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 24, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4587: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 17, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3555: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4530: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3462: Covid-19 |
| June 1, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4438: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Le Flore County
Le Flore County had 11,691 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $42,224 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Arkoma itself the ACS puts it at 7.8%.
Public schools in Arkoma
3 public schools with 373 students, about 16.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLETON ES | PK-5 | 186 | 15.5 |
| ARKOMA HS | 9-12 | 106 | 13.3 |
| ARKOMA MS | 6-8 | 81 | 27.0 |
Towns near Arkoma
- Fort Smith, AR4.6 mi · 89,142 people · home $178,100
- Pocola, OK5.5 mi · 4,255 people · home $151,100
- Roland, OK6.7 mi · 3,316 people · home $139,800
- Bonanza, AR7.0 mi · 587 people · home $133,300
- Remy, OK9.5 mi · 505 people · home $237,800
- Barling, AR9.8 mi · 4,782 people · home $140,000
- Muldrow, OK9.8 mi · 3,272 people · home $114,300
- Van Buren, AR9.9 mi · 23,218 people · home $181,500
Arkoma questions
Is Arkoma, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Arkoma scores better for retirees than 32% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 46%. 17.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.3).
How much does a house cost in Arkoma?
The median owner-occupied home in Arkoma is valued at $83,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $43,929, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $748 a month.
What is the weather like in Arkoma?
July highs average 94.1°F and January lows 29.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.3 inches of precipitation a year and 2.9 inches of snow.
Does Arkoma get tornadoes?
55 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Arkoma since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on March 26, 1976. The typical Oklahoma town has had 33.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)