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Oklahoma›Kay County

PeckhamOK

Home to 42 people, the town was settled in 1899.

Is Peckham a good place to live?

Peckham’s average commute is 34 minutes, above both the Oklahoma town median (22 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). No town among the 132 in Oklahoma we compare has a higher owner-occupancy rate than Peckham. Peckham has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

42 people, and everyone knows the way

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

Nearby towns
Getting set up

Moving to Peckham: who provides what

Peckham is unincorporated, so Kay County and regional agencies provide most services.

PowerOG&E12.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterKay Co RWD #5 (Dale Water Corp)13 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & county servicesKay CountyKay County provides services here
SchoolsPeckham Public SchoolWhich 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, Kay County Election BoardKay County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Feb 2018
ZIP code7464774647 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 Peckham.

Natural hazards

Peckham has a very high natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding

Storm and flood damage is expected to run higher than in just over four fifths of U.S. communities. Expected losses in Peckham break down as 50% from inland flooding and 16% from cold waves. One declared disaster, in 2024, has brought federal aid to Peckham households.

82risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
82Very high riskLowerHigher
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
1
federal disasters paid out here

FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Schools

The schools Peckham’s kids attend

Public schools: the Peckham school district. Its one school is below. Enrollment at the town’s public school: 99 students.

SchoolLevelStudentsLetter
Peckham Public SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8Grades PK–899D

NCES · EDFacts

Climate

Expect four seasons and hot summers in Peckham

The typical July afternoon high here in Peckham is 93°F.

8″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter26–49°
Spring46–70°
Summer68–91°
Fall48–72°
Oct 27
typical first frost
Apr 10
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Health

How healthy Peckham is

In Peckham, 17% of adults worry about having enough food. Among adults locally, 42% have obesity and 19% smoke cigarettes.

PeckhamTypical Oklahoma townTypical U.S. town
High blood pressure (CDC PLACES)42%40%35%
Obesity (CDC PLACES)42%41%35%
Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES)19%18%14%
Get no exercise (CDC PLACES)31%34%25%
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
0 better27 too close to call5 worse
What stands outPeckhamOK
More adults who have had cancer9.4%7.8%
More adults with COPD9.4%8%
More adults with heart disease8.5%7.3%
Stillwater Medical-Blackwell
9.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health

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

Keep exploring

Everything we know about Peckham

15pages on Peckham
After high school

Colleges nearby

1 within 15 miles of the center of Peckham

Questions about Peckham

Short answers, built from the data on this page.

Is Peckham, OK a good place to live?

Peckham has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.