Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Only 2 of the 132 Oklahoma towns we compare have a higher median age than Fort Towson. 39% of the land in Fort Towson is conserved, above both Oklahoma’s towns (6.9%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). Willie W. Wilson House is on the National Register of Historic Places. Fort Towson has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Fort Towson beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 697 in 1910, a peak of 965 in 1920, 492 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 1880 and 3 maps from 1901 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Fort Towson, 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 Fort Towson.
0.2 miles of trail in 7 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Raymond Gary State Park | — | 19 |
| 2. Lake Raymond Gary Public Fishing Area | — | 16 |
| 3. Fort Towson Industrial Authority | 0.2 mi | 10 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Its public schools are run by the Fort Towson school district. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Towson EsLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 181 | D |
| Fort Towson HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 75 | D |
NCES · EDFacts
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Fort Towson has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. At 93°F, Fort Towson’s July high is where Oklahoma’s towns sit at 93°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Most working residents leave Fort Towson for work: only 5% work in town. 20% of Fort Towson residents live below the poverty line. Jobs based in Fort Towson fell to 191 in 2023, 132 fewer than in 2013.
| Fort Towson | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 4.8% | 22% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 20% | 18% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $51,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
No violent or property crimes were reported in Fort Towson in 2025. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Fort Towson is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Fort Towson beats the Oklahoma average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8. 46% of adults have high blood pressure in Fort Towson. Only 5 of the 132 Oklahoma towns we compare have a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Fort Towson.
| Fort Towson | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 46% | 40% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 14% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 12% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 34% | 25% |
| What stands out | Fort Towson | OK |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 11.7% | 14.1% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 8.7% | 10.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.8% | 7.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The typical Fort Towson home is worth about $201,000, up 3.7% in a year, 9% below the Oklahoma typical home. The median rent in Fort Towson is $825 a month.
| Fort Towson | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $825 a month | $873 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 65% | 62% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
None within 15 miles of Fort Towson; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Fort Towson residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
3 notable people were born in Fort Towson.
Town in Oklahoma, US
Fort Towson is a town in Choctaw County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Fort Towson had a population of 492. It was named for nearby Fort Towson, which had been established in May 1824 and named for General Nathan Towson, a hero of the War of 1812. The town of Fort Towson was established in 1902, after the Arkansas and Choctaw Railway reached eastern Choctaw County.
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Fort Towson has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
3 notable people were born here, including Frank Abercrombie and Gordon Wilson.