Tatums, Oklahoma
Town · Population 119 · #492 in Oklahoma
About Tatums
Tatums is a tiny community in southern Oklahoma counting 119 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Tatums is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 2 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 60 residents per square mile.
📰 Tatums News Today
- T-Okie Weekend returns to Tatums for Fourth of July celebration KSWO 7News · Jul 2
- ‘T-Okie Weekend’ returns to Tatums for Fourth of July celebration KSWO 7News · Jul 2
- Roy Cephus Obituary (2026) - Tulsa, OK - Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors, Inc. - Tulsa Legacy obituary · Apr 13
- Historic Black town of Tatums charts its future | Oklahoma Headlines KTEN · Feb 20
- How Tatums mayor wants to bring businesses back to town The Oklahoman · Dec 15
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Tatums Unique
- The only place in America named Tatums — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- 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.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOklahoma
TypeTown
Population (2024)119
Rank in state#492 of 591
Land area2 sq mi
Density60/sq mi
Coordinates34.4776, -97.4646