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IsabellaOK

A town settled in 1894, now home to 145 people.

Is Isabella a good place to live?

23% of residents live below the poverty line in Isabella, above both Oklahoma’s towns (18%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Among 132 Oklahoma towns, just 7 have a higher typical July afternoon high than Isabella. Isabella has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

145 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns

The data

Ordered by what stands out in Isabella.

Natural hazards

The FEMA risk score in Isabella is higher than in most of Oklahoma or the rest of the country

90risk score of 100

Nearly a quarter of Isabella’s expected losses from natural hazards come from cold waves, followed by hail at 19%. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 90% of U.S. communities.

FEMA risk score
90Very high riskLowerHigher
Cold wavesHailDrought

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Climate

Four seasons and hot summers: that is Isabella’s year

9″snow a winter

Isabella brings chilly winters and hot summers. Summer afternoons peak near 96° in July, and January nights bottom out around 25°; snowfall runs to about 9 inches a winter.

Typical low → high °F

Winter27–50°
Spring46–72°
Summer69–93°
Fall48–73°
Nov 1
typical first frost
Apr 5
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Work & commute

Most working residents commute out of Isabella

0%work in town

The median commute is under 60 miles. The top destinations are Seiling (10%), Fairview (10%) and Oklahoma City (10%). In Isabella, the typical household income is $61,000.

Where working residents work

In Isabella0%
Seiling10%
Fairview10%
Oklahoma City10%
Lindsay3%
60 mi
median commute distance
61
jobs based in Isabella
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents

Census LEHD 2023 · ACS

Health

Fewer of Isabella’s adults report frequent mental distress than in the typical Oklahoma or U.S. town

In Isabella, nearly a third of adults sleep under 7 hours, and 30% feel lonely. This Oklahoma town does better than the Oklahoma average on 12 of 32 CDC measures and worse on 2. 21% of Isabella adults have been diagnosed with depression. Among 132 Oklahoma towns, just one has a lower share of adults who worry about having enough food than Isabella.

IsabellaOklahoma townsU.S. towns
Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES)14%19%17%
Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES)32%38%36%
Feel lonely (CDC PLACES)30%34%33%
Depression (CDC PLACES)21%26%23%
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
12 better18 too close to call2 worse
What stands outIsabellaOK
Fewer adults facing food insecurity10.3%18.5%
Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off5.8%10.3%
More adults who have had cancer10.7%7.8%
Okeene Municipal Hospital
8.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA

Outdoors

0% of Isabella is conserved land

0%conserved

1.5 miles of trail. Isabella’s density of trails stands at 0.5 miles per square mile.

0%
conserved · 0 of 1,909 acres
1.5 mi
of trails · 0.5 per sq mi

Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

Keep exploring

Everything we know about Isabella

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Getting set up

Moving to Isabella: who provides what

Isabella is unincorporated, so Major County and regional agencies provide most services.

PowerOG&E12.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMajor County RWD #18 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers97% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesMajor CountyMajor County provides services here
SchoolsFairview Public SchoolsWhich school depends on your addressNCES
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.gov
Who runs elections hereSecretary, Major County Election BoardMajor County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Feb 2018
ZIP code7374773747 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.

After high school

Colleges nearby

None within 15 miles of Isabella; the nearest are

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