Sunset, 2003
Ochelata’s story
126 years in pictures
Census counts: 550 in 1910, 427 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2003 and 3 maps from 1914 on.
- 1900Ochelata is settled
OchelataOK
A town of 435, settled in 1900.
Population
435
2025 Census estimate · +3.6% since 2020
Typical home
$199K
+12.1% in a year
Household income
$61K
median
Median age
30.0
years
Jobs based here
26
A commuter town
Is Ochelata a good place to live?
Of the 132 Oklahoma towns we compare, none has a lower share of working residents who work in town than Ochelata. Ochelata has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
435 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 Ochelata: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Ochelata, and how to reach them.
PowerVerdigris Valley Elec Coop12.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterOchelata Utility Authority1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers59% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Ochelata’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, Washington County Election BoardWashington County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2021
ZIP code7405174051 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 Ochelata.
Natural hazards
The FEMA risk score in Ochelata is higher than in most of Oklahoma or the rest of the country
Federal aid has come to Ochelata households in 2 declared disasters; the latest was in 2024. Of the losses FEMA expects in the town, 44% come from inland flooding and 22% from tornadoes. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 87% of U.S. communities.
87risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Schools
The schools Ochelata’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Caney Valley school district. 312 students attend Ochelata’s public school.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caney Valley EsLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 312 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts
Work & commute
With only 0.1 jobs per working resident, most people in Ochelata work out of town
9.3% of residents live below the poverty line in Ochelata, where Oklahoma’s towns sit at 18% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Commuting out is the norm in the town: 1% of working residents work locally. In Ochelata, the average trip to work is 30 minutes. The top destinations are Tulsa (30%), Bartlesville (16%) and Owasso (5%).
1%work in town
| Ochelata | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 30 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 9.3% | 18% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $61,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Ochelata1%
Tulsa30%
Bartlesville16%
Owasso5%
Oklahoma City5%
30 mi
median commute distance
26
jobs based in Ochelata
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Ochelata has four seasons and hot summers
Among 132 Oklahoma towns, just 8 have a lower midsummer high than Ochelata.
8″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter27–49°
Spring48–70°
Summer69–90°
Fall49–72°
Oct 31
typical first frost
Mar 31
typical last frost
+0.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Ochelata is
Ochelata: 18% of adults smoke cigarettes. 27% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in the town, against 26% in Oklahoma’s towns and 23% across U.S. towns.
| Ochelata | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 38% | 36% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 26% | 23% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 41% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 34% | 25% |
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
0 better29 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Ochelata | OK |
|---|---|---|
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.3% | 7.8% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 4.3% | 3.7% |
| More adults with arthritis | 32.1% | 27.8% |
Ascension St. John Jane Phillips
10.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
The typical home in Ochelata is valued at about $199K
Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home gained 12% in value. The share of households in Ochelata who own their home: 73%. Also worth knowing: in Ochelata, the going rate for rent is $950 a month.
$199KZillow home value
| Ochelata | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 73% | 62% | 73% |
| Median rent | $950 a month | $873 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Ochelata$199K
Oklahoma$221K
+12.1%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Ochelata
17pages on Ochelata
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Ochelata
About 4 of every 100 Ochelata residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Ochelata for work
Where Ochelata’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
26jobs based in Ochelata
1%of working residents work in town
30 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Ochelata
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Ochelata is a town in Washington County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Ochelata had a population of 427.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 738 ft
- ZIP code
- 74051
Questions about Ochelata
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Ochelata, OK a good place to live?
Ochelata has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.