Velma, Oklahoma
Town · Population 574 · #288 in Oklahoma
About Velma
Velma, OK is a tiny community located in southern Oklahoma with an estimated population of 574.
Velma holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.35 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 425 residents per square mile.
📰 Velma News Today
- Obituary for Velma Lee (Ray) McDaniel cooperfuneral.com · May 22
- Velma Blessington Obituary - Oklahoma City, OK Dignity Memorial · Jun 9
- Five D Cowboys take 1st in Ranch Rodeo at 2026 Old Settlers Velma Picnic Duncan Banner · Jul 31
- Velma June Bone Obituary April 27, 2026 ladusauevans.com · Apr 27
- Edna Joyce Davis Obituary (2026) - Velma, OK - Crews Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Jun 22
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Velma Unique
- The only place in America named Velma — 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.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Velma
- Humphrey Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Velma
- VELMA-ALMA ES
- VELMA-ALMA HS
- VELMA-ALMA MS
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOklahoma
TypeTown
Population (2024)574
Rank in state#288 of 591
Land area1.35 sq mi
Density425/sq mi
Coordinates34.4564, -97.6638