Cartwright, Oklahoma, 2021
Cartwright’s story
86 years in pictures
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2021 and 2 maps from 1957 on.
- 1940Cartwright is settled
CartwrightOK
A town of 744, settled in 1940.
Population
744
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$220K
−0.6% in a year
Household income
$54K
median
Median age
39.4
years
Jobs based here
2
A commuter town
Is Cartwright a good place to live?
Of the 132 Oklahoma towns we compare, none has a higher January low than Cartwright. Cartwright has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
744 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
Moving to Cartwright: who provides what
Cartwright is unincorporated, so Bryan County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerOG&E12.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterBryan County Rural Water District #56 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers94% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesBryan CountyBryan County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Oklahoma you can register online until 25 days before Election Day, in person until 25 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 25 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereSecretary, Bryan County Election BoardBryan County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP codes74731, 7473374731 93% · 74733 7%Census 2020
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 Cartwright.
Work & commute
With 0.0 jobs for every working resident, most of Cartwright’s workers commute out
25% of residents live below the poverty line in Cartwright, above both the Oklahoma town median (18%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). Cartwright’s average trip to work is 16 minutes. The top destinations are Durant (27%), Denison (10%) and Sherman (9%).
0%work in town
| Cartwright | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 25% | 18% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 16 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $54,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Cartwright0%
Durant27%
Denison10%
Sherman9%
Colbert6%
14 mi
median commute distance
2
jobs based in Cartwright
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers in Cartwright
Cartwright has mild winters and hot summers. Cartwright’s July high is 94°F, against 93°F in Oklahoma’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
2″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter34–55°
Spring52–74°
Summer71–93°
Fall53–76°
Nov 19
typical first frost
Mar 14
typical last frost
+0.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Tornadoes leads a high hazard risk in Cartwright
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 62% of U.S. communities.
62risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
TornadoesInland floodingHeat waves
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
Cartwright stands out in Oklahoma and nationally: a larger share of its adults have high blood pressure
48% of Cartwright adults have high blood pressure. Cartwright beats the Oklahoma average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 13. 18% of Cartwright adults have diabetes.
| Cartwright | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 48% | 40% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 12% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 34% | 25% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
1 better18 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | Cartwright | OK |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.6% | 76.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 12.8% | 8% |
Texoma Medical Center
6.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
The typical home in Cartwright is valued at about $220K
The typical Cartwright home is worth about $220,000, down 0.6% in a year, close to the Oklahoma typical home.
$220KZillow home value
Typical home value
Cartwright$220K
Oklahoma$221K
−0.6%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Cartwright
15pages on Cartwright
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Cartwright
Grayson CollegeCommunity college · Public · Denison, TX11.2 mi$3,052 in-state tuitionAustin CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Sherman, TX14.6 mi$48,680 tuitionSoutheastern Oklahoma State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Durant14.7 mi$7,530 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Cartwright residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Cartwright for work
Where Cartwright’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
2jobs based in Cartwright
0%of working residents work in town
14 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Cartwright
Unincorporated community in Oklahoma, US
Cartwright is an unincorporated rural community and census-designated place in Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 492.' The post office opened April 25, 1940, and it is one of the newest communities in Bryan County. The ZIP code is 74731. It is named for Congressman Wilburn Cartwright. Cartwright was established because of the construction of Denison Dam when a community of shelters for workmen was erected.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 2.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 666 ft
- ZIP code
- 74731
Questions about Cartwright
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Cartwright, OK a good place to live?
Cartwright has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.