DacomaOK
A town of 106, settled in 1904.
Is Dacoma a good place to live?
No town among the 132 in Oklahoma we compare has a higher share of households owning their home than Dacoma. Dacoma has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
106 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Dacoma: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Dacoma, 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 Dacoma.
43% of residents are 65 or older
People 65 and older are 43% of residents (16% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 2% of residents (23% statewide). Dacoma has lost 2.8% of its people since 2020, down to 106 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 30% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Dacoma, above the Oklahoma town median (20%) and near the median of U.S. towns (29%).
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
| Dacoma | OK | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 15.6% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 13.3% | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 0% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 2.2% | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 8.9% | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 6.7% | 11.4% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10% | 11.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 15.6% | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 27.8% | 6.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.7% | 10.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 21.9% | 30.6% | 26% |
| Some college | 34.4% | 22.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9.4% | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 25% | 18.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 4.7% | 9.9% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 100, single groups can be off by several points
A smaller share of residents live below the poverty line in Dacoma than in most of Oklahoma or the rest of the country
3.3% of residents live below the poverty line in Dacoma, against 18% in Oklahoma’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Jobs based in Dacoma fell to 13 in 2023, 90 fewer than in 2013. The average trip to work in Dacoma is 20 minutes.
| Dacoma | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 3.3% | 18% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $59,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
High risk in Dacoma, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 72% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Dacoma has four seasons and hot summers
Dacoma has chilly winters and hot summers. Dacoma’s July high is 96°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
A smaller share of adults in Dacoma feel lonely than in the typical Oklahoma or U.S. town
30% of adults feel lonely in Dacoma. Among 132 Oklahoma towns, just 3 have a lower share of adults who report frequent mental distress than Dacoma. 16% of adults report frequent physical distress in Dacoma.
| Dacoma | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 46% | 40% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 14% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 34% | 33% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 12% |
| What stands out | Dacoma | OK |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10% | 14.1% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.3% | 7.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Dacoma
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Dacoma
About 1 of every 100 Dacoma residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
100% of working residents leave Dacoma for work
Where Dacoma’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Dacoma
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Dacoma is a town in Woods County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Dacoma had a population of 109.
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- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,362 ft
- ZIP code
- 73731
- Area code
- 580
Questions about Dacoma
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Dacoma, OK a good place to live?
Dacoma has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.