OKMap-doton-Lahoma, 2004
Lahoma’s story
132 years in pictures
Census counts: 275 in 1910, a low of 160 in 1960, 539 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1956 on.
- 1894Lahoma is settled
LahomaOK
A town of 527, settled in 1894.
Population
527
2025 Census estimate · −2.4% since 2020
Typical home
$154K
+3.6% in a year
Household income
$74K
median
Median age
28.1
years
Jobs based here
70
A commuter town
Is Lahoma a good place to live?
34% of residents are under 18 in Lahoma, where Oklahoma’s towns sit at 25% and U.S. towns at 22%. Among 132 Oklahoma towns, just 1 have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Lahoma. Lahoma has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
527 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 Lahoma: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Lahoma, and how to reach them.
PowerOG&E12.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterLahoma Pwa water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Lahoma’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, Garfield County Election BoardGarfield County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Feb 2018
ZIP code7375473754 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 Lahoma.
Work & commute
More than half of Lahoma’s working residents commute to Enid
Most working residents leave Lahoma for work: only 1% work in town. At 18 minutes, Lahoma’s average trip to work is below both Oklahoma’s towns (22 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Since 2013, Lahoma has lost 41 jobs, to 70 in 2023.
1%work in town
| Lahoma | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 18 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 18% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $74,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Lahoma1%
Enid55%
Oklahoma City10%
Tulsa5%
Hennessey2%
12 mi
median commute distance
70
jobs based in Lahoma
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Schools
The schools Lahoma’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Cimarron school district. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cimarron EsLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 134 | C− |
| Cimarron HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 58 | B |
NCES · EDFacts
Housing
Lahoma’s typical home value is about $154K
The typical Lahoma home is worth about $154,000, up 3.6% in a year, 30% below the Oklahoma typical home.
$154KZillow home value
| Lahoma | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 73% | 62% | 73% |
| Median rent | $911 a month | $873 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Lahoma$154K
Oklahoma$221K
+3.6%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in April
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Lahoma has four seasons and hot summers
Lahoma has chilly winters and hot summers. The July high in Lahoma is 95°F.
9″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter27–50°
Spring46–71°
Summer68–93°
Fall48–73°
Oct 31
typical first frost
Apr 10
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Safety
Crime reported in Lahoma
1 crime was reported in Lahoma in 2025: 1 property and 0 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Lahoma is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
1
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Health
How healthy Lahoma is
Lahoma tracks Oklahoma closely on all 32 CDC measures. 43% of Lahoma adults have obesity.
| Lahoma | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 41% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 14% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 34% | 33% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 34% | 25% |
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
0 better32 too close to call0 worse
Integris Health Enid Hospital
11.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Lahoma faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by cold waves
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 55% of U.S. communities.
45risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingTornadoes
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Lahoma
18pages on Lahoma
The big questions
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Lahoma; the nearest are
Northwestern Oklahoma State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Alva42.7 mi$5,970 in-state tuitionNorthern Oklahoma CollegeCommunity college · Public · Tonkawa48.5 mi$5,083 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Lahoma residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Lahoma for work
Where Lahoma’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
70jobs based in Lahoma
1%of working residents work in town
12 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Lahoma
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Lahoma is a town in Garfield County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Lahoma had a population of 539. Its name was formed from the last three syllables of Oklahoma. Until the 1960s, Lahoma was a farm town. Later, it became primarily a bedroom community for people who commuted to work in Enid.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,247 ft
- ZIP code
- 73754
- Area code
- 580
Questions about Lahoma
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Lahoma, OK a good place to live?
Lahoma has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.