Oketo, Kansas
City · Population 61 · #558 in Kansas
About Oketo
Oketo is a tiny community in northern Kansas with an estimated population of 61.
Officially, Oketo is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.1 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 610 residents per square mile.
📰 Oketo News Today
- Jackie R. Volesky Obituary (2026) - Oketo, KS - Kinsley Mortuary, Inc. - Marysville Legacy obituary · Jul 8
- Elgin John Saathoff Obituary Dec 18, 2024 Dove Cremations & Funerals · Dec 18
- Don Blaker Obituary Jun 22, 2025 - Parker-Price & Davidson - Parker-Price & Davidson Parker-Price & Davidson · Jun 22
- Sevilla "Sam" Sellers Obituary Feb 25, 2020 Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home · Feb 25
- Marvin Samuelson Obituary - Little Rock, AR Neptune Society · Dec 28
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What Makes Oketo Unique
- The only place in America named Oketo — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.1 sq mi.
- With 61 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in northern Kansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)61
Rank in state#558 of 626
Land area0.1 sq mi
Density610/sq mi
Coordinates39.9632, -96.5990