
Talihina is a town in LeFlore County, Oklahoma, United States. Located on the Choctaw Reservation, its name originates from two Choctaw words, tully and hena, meaning "iron road," a reference to the railroad around which the town was built.
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About Talihina
Talihina, OK is a tiny community located in southeastern Oklahoma with an estimated population of 932.
Officially, Talihina is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.99 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 941 residents per square mile.
What Makes Talihina Unique
- The only place in America named Talihina — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southeastern 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.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Talihina
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Talihina
- BUFFALO VALLEY ES
- BUFFALO VALLEY HS
- TALIHINA ES
- TALIHINA HS
- TALIHINA JHS
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.