Arkoma, Oklahoma
Town · Population 1,858 · #151 in Oklahoma
About Arkoma
Arkoma is a small town in eastern Oklahoma with an estimated population of 1,858.
Arkoma holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 3.47 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 535 residents per square mile.
📰 Arkoma News Today
- Arkoma mayor, police chief speaks on ongoing investigation KNWA FOX24 · Jul 9
- Former Arkoma police chief, teacher charged with lewd acts involving students nondoc.com · Jul 2
- Arkoma police: School evacuated after bombs found at home near Oklahoma-Arkansas state line - River Valley Democrat-Gazette River Valley Democrat-Gazette · Apr 7
- Former Arkoma teacher, police chief arrested on charges alleging inappropriate behavior with a child 5newsonline.com · Jun 26
- Arkoma police chief, deputy chief placed on administrative leave - KHBS KHBS · Jun 24
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Arkoma Unique
- The only place in America named Arkoma — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in eastern Oklahoma, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Oklahoma — one of 846 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Easy reach of Fort Smith (5 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Arkoma
- Asian Bistro
- Asuka Sushi & Hibachi — sushi
- La Mesa — mexican
- Marco's Pizza
- Western Sizzlin' — american
- Anthony’s Italian Restaurant — italian
- Ava's At Fianna Restaurant & Bar
- Blue Sky Restaurant
- Cavanaugh Pizza — pizza
- China City — chinese
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Arkoma
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Arkoma
- ARKOMA HS
- ARKOMA MS
- SINGLETON ES
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOklahoma
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,858
Rank in state#151 of 591
Land area3.47 sq mi
Density535/sq mi
Coordinates35.3302, -94.4483