Z. H. Moore Store · National Register of Historic Places
Oketo’s story
153 years in pictures
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1873Oketo is settled
OketoKS
A town of 62, settled in 1873.
Photo: SharonPapierdreams · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
62
2025 Census estimate · −1.6% since 2020
Median home value
$160K
Census ACS
Household income
$76K
median
Median age
62.3
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Oketo a good place to live?
Oketo’s median age is 62.3 years, where Kansas’ towns sit at 38.1 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. No town among the 152 in Kansas we compare has a lower January low than Oketo. Z. H. Moore Store is on the National Register of Historic Places. Oketo has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
62 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Oketo: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Oketo, and how to reach them.
PowerEvergy14.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Oketo water system3 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Oketo’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Kansas you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMarshall County ClerkMarshall County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2021
ZIP code6651866518 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Oketo.
Climate
In Oketo, expect four seasons and hot summers
Oketo has chilly winters and warm summers. Oketo’s July high is 89°F, below the Kansas town median (91°F) but above the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
17″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter18–40°
Spring40–65°
Summer64–87°
Fall42–67°
Oct 13
typical first frost
Apr 25
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Oketo stands out in Kansas and nationally: a larger share of its adults have diabetes
15% of adults have diabetes in Oketo. Among 151 Kansas towns, just 3 have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Oketo. 20% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Oketo.
| Oketo | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 34% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 15% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 26% | 25% |
32 measures vs. Kansas
1 better21 too close to call10 worse
| What stands out | Oketo | KS |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.4% | 77.6% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10% | 6.4% |
Community Memorial Healthcare
7.6 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Oketo
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 52% of U.S. communities.
48risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Oketo
15pages on Oketo
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Oketo; the nearest are
Doane UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Crete, NE49.2 mi$43,985 tuitionManhattan Area Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Manhattan52.9 mi$9,844 in-state tuitionKansas State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Manhattan53.5 mi$11,221 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Oketo residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Kansas.
About Oketo
City in Marshall County, Kansas
Oketo is a city in Marshall County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 64.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,263 ft
- ZIP code
- 66518
- Area code
- 785
Questions about Oketo
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Oketo, KS a good place to live?
Oketo has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.