About Kiowa
Set in the southern part of Oklahoma, Kiowa is a tiny community, home to 607 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Kiowa holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.24 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 490 residents per square mile.
📰 Kiowa News Today
- Pittsburg County committee endorses deal tied to 2,000-acre, $50 billion data center site NonDoc Media · May 14
- EF-1 tornado hits Kiowa, Oklahoma; sirens fail due to storm damage News On 6 · Apr 27
- 'Project Emerald': AI data center plan in Pittsburg County moving forward KJRH · Apr 21
- Betty Lorene Christman Obituary (2026) - Kiowa, OK - Bishop Funeral Service and Crematory - McAlester Legacy obituary · Aug 11
- Two confirmed tornadoes and large hail fell in Texoma Friday KTEN · Apr 24
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Kiowa Unique
- Positioned in southern 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
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Kiowa
- Wheeler's Restaurant — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Kiowa
- KIOWA ES
- KIOWA HS
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOklahoma
TypeTown
Population (2024)607
Rank in state#281 of 591
Land area1.24 sq mi
Density490/sq mi
Coordinates34.7233, -95.9029