BowlegsOK
A town of 358, settled in 1927.
Is Bowlegs a good place to live?
Only 1 of the 132 Oklahoma towns we compare have a higher median age than Bowlegs. Bowlegs has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
358 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Bowlegs: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Bowlegs, 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.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bowlegs.
Bowlegs stands out in Oklahoma and nationally, with the average trip to work longer than most
At 31 minutes, Bowlegs’ average trip to work is above both Oklahoma’s towns (22 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). 15% of residents live below the poverty line in Bowlegs. Most working residents leave Bowlegs for work: only 0% work in town.
| Bowlegs | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 15% | 18% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $61,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The schools Bowlegs’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Bowlegs school district. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowlegs EsLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 183 | C− |
| Bowlegs HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 71 | D |
NCES · EDFacts
Bowlegs faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 78% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Mild winters and hot summers in Bowlegs
Bowlegs has chilly winters and hot summers. At 93°F, Bowlegs’ July high is near the Oklahoma town median (93°F) and above the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Bowlegs is
Bowlegs beats the Oklahoma average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12. 46% of Bowlegs adults have high blood pressure. Only 5 of the 132 Oklahoma towns we compare have a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Bowlegs.
| Bowlegs | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 46% | 40% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 18% | 14% |
| What stands out | Bowlegs | OK |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.4% | 76.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 11.6% | 8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Bowlegs
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Bowlegs
About 2 of every 100 Bowlegs residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
100% of working residents leave Bowlegs for work
Where Bowlegs’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Bowlegs
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Bowlegs is a town in Seminole County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 357 at the time of the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 3.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 938 ft
- ZIP code
- 74830
- Area code
- 405
Questions about Bowlegs
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Bowlegs, OK a good place to live?
Bowlegs has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.