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A town of 631, settled in 1894.
Only 5 of the 132 Oklahoma towns we compare have a higher January low than Bokchito. Bokchito has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 535 in 1910, 574 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 1902 and 2 maps from 1969 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Bokchito, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
Ordered by what stands out in Bokchito.
Bokchito’s typical household income comes in at $41,000. Only 4% of working residents stay in Bokchito for work; the rest commute out. Jobs in Bokchito grew by 76 from 2013 to 2023, reaching 113. 19% of Bokchito residents live below the poverty line, near the Oklahoma town median (18%) and above the median of U.S. towns (9.6%).
| Bokchito | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 3.6% | 22% | 8% |
| Median household income | $41,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 19% | 18% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The public schools here belong to the Rock Creek school district. Its one school is below. Bokchito’s only public school teaches 130 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 130 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts
The peak summer temperature for Bokchito comes to 94°F, close to Oklahoma’s towns (93°F) and above U.S. towns (85°F).
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Bokchito is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
27% of adults in Bokchito have been diagnosed with depression; 32% get no exercise outside work. For adults here, the share who sleep under 7 hours is 40%.
| Bokchito | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 38% | 36% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 26% | 23% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 34% | 25% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 18% | 14% |
| What stands out | Bokchito | OK |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 21.8% | 16.4% |
| Fewer adults seeing a dentist | 52.1% | 57.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
In Bokchito, the typical rent is $755 a month. Among households here, 64% own their home.
| Bokchito | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $755 a month | $873 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 64% | 62% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
36% of Bokchito’s expected losses from natural hazards come from tornadoes, followed by inland flooding at 23%. Expected damage from storms and floods is higher here than in 53% of U.S. communities. Federal aid has come to Bokchito households in 4 declared disasters; the latest was in 2015.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
1 within 15 miles of the center of Bokchito
About 1 of every 100 Bokchito residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
Where Bokchito’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in Oklahoma, US
Bokchito is a town in Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, the community had 574 residents. It is located on the west side of what is now Bokchito Creek.
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Bokchito has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.