New Life Ranch Sign 2, 2007
Colcord’s story
121 years in pictures
Census counts: 173 in 1960, 728 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1899 on.
- 1905Colcord is settled
ColcordOK
A town of 758, settled in 1905.
Population
758
2025 Census estimate · +3.7% since 2020
Median home value
$94K
Census ACS
Household income
$31K
median
Median age
40.8
years
Jobs based here
156
A commuter town
Is Colcord a good place to live?
Of the 132 Oklahoma towns we compare, none has a lower median household income than Colcord. Colcord has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
758 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 Colcord: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Colcord, and how to reach them.
PowerPSO14.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterColcord Pwa water system1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Colcord’s trash rules yet
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, Delaware County Election BoardDelaware County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Feb 2018
ZIP code7433874338 100%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 Colcord.
Work & commute
Most of Colcord’s workers commute out: the town has 0.6 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Colcord for work: only 7% work in town. 26% of Colcord residents live below the poverty line, above both the Oklahoma town median (18%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). The average trip to work in Colcord is 30 minutes.
7%work in town
| Colcord | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 26% | 18% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 30 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 6.8% | 22% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Colcord7%
Siloam Springs25%
Gentry12%
West Siloam Springs4%
Tulsa4%
12 mi
median commute distance
156
jobs based in Colcord
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Schools
The schools Colcord’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Colcord school district. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colcord EsLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 510 | B |
| Colcord HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 214 | C |
NCES · EDFacts
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Colcord
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 70% of U.S. communities.
70risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHeat waves
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Four seasons and hot summers in Colcord
Colcord has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Of the 132 Oklahoma towns we compare, none has a lower July high than Colcord.
13″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter28–50°
Spring47–69°
Summer67–89°
Fall48–71°
Nov 2
typical first frost
Mar 31
typical last frost
+0.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Safety
Crime reported in Colcord
6 crimes were reported in Colcord in 2025: 5 property and 1 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Colcord is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
1
violent crimes reported in 2025
5
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Health
How healthy Colcord is
Colcord beats the Oklahoma average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 17. 25% of Colcord adults smoke cigarettes, against 18% in Oklahoma’s towns and 14% across U.S. towns. 22% of Colcord adults report frequent mental distress.
| Colcord | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 18% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 19% | 17% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 34% | 25% |
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
0 better15 too close to call17 worse
| What stands out | Colcord | OK |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 24.5% | 16.3% |
| More adults without reliable transportation | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 25.9% | 18.5% |
Siloam Springs Regional Hospital
11.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Colcord
18pages on Colcord
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Colcord
About 2 of every 100 Colcord residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
A commuter town
93% of working residents leave Colcord for work
Where Colcord’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
156jobs based in Colcord
7%of working residents work in town
12 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Colcord
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Colcord is a town in southern Delaware County, Oklahoma, United States. The community lies in the northeastern part of the state in a region known as Green Country. As of the 2020 census, Colcord had a population of 728.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1905
- Area
- 2.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,171 ft
- ZIP code
- 74338
Questions about Colcord
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Colcord, OK a good place to live?
Colcord has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.