Okemah, Oklahoma

About Okemah

Set in the central part of Oklahoma, Okemah is a small town, home to 3,066 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Okemah holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.1 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 989 residents per square mile.

📰 Okemah News Today

• 17-year-old Okemah teen killed in Okfuskee County crash KOKH · Aug 17
• Zachary Nathaniel Leo Goodwin Obituary | Parks Brothers Funeral Home | Okemah, OK Tribute Archive · Aug 18
• Okemah Girls Basketball Schedule MaxPreps · Aug 11
• Suspect dies after pursuit with OCPD and OHP near Okemah News On 6 · Aug 1
• Legal postings for April 23, 2026 Okemah News Leader · Apr 22

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Okemah Unique

• The only place in America named Okemah — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• 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 7 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Okemah

• John's BBQ

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Woody Guthrie Home · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Okemah

• BEARDEN PUBLIC SCHOOL
• OAKES ES
• OKEMAH HS
• OKEMAH MS
• OKEMAH NOBLE CTR

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Creek Nation Community Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Okemah

🏘️ Nearby Communities