Indian hospital, c. 1941
Talihina’s story
139 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1910.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1887Talihina is settled
TalihinaOK
A town of 938, settled in 1887.
Population
938
2025 Census estimate · +2.2% since 2020
Typical home
$152K
−0.1% in a year
Household income
$41K
median
Median age
45.3
years
Jobs based here
349
Balanced
Is Talihina a good place to live?
Of the 131 Oklahoma towns we compare, none has a lower median rent than Talihina. Old Military Road and Eastern Oklahoma Tuberculosis Sanatorium is on the National Register of Historic Places. Talihina has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
A shrinking town
Talihina has shrunk 15% since 2010
1,114 counted in 2010 and 925 in 2020; an estimated 938 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Talihina: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Talihina, and how to reach them.
PowerKiamichi Electric Coop13.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterTalihina Pwa water system3 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Talihina’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, LeFlore County Election BoardLe Flore County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Feb 2018
ZIP code7457174571 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 Talihina.
Natural hazards
Talihina stands out in Oklahoma and nationally, with the FEMA risk score higher than most
Talihina’s FEMA risk score is 87 of 100, above both Oklahoma’s towns (61 of 100) and U.S. towns (44 of 100). One flood insurance claim has been paid in Talihina since 2015.
87risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingWildfireTornadoes
1
paid flood claims since 2015
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Schools
The schools Talihina’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Talihina school district. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talihina EsLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 220 | C− |
| Talihina HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 155 | D |
NCES · EDFacts
Housing
Talihina’s typical home value is about $152K
The typical Talihina home is worth about $152,000, about the same as a year ago, 31% below the Oklahoma typical home. 60% of households own their home in Talihina, where Oklahoma’s towns sit at 62% and U.S. towns at 73%.
$152KZillow home value
Typical home value
Talihina$152K
Oklahoma$221K
−0.1%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Talihina has mild winters and hot summers
Talihina has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Talihina is 92°F.
3″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter31–54°
Spring49–72°
Summer68–90°
Fall50–74°
Oct 27
typical first frost
Apr 11
typical last frost
+0.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
A job hub: Talihina has 1.2 jobs for every working resident and draws in 339 commuters
Most working residents leave Talihina for work: only 4% work in town. Talihina’s average trip to work is 14 minutes. The top destinations are Poteau (13%), Durant (5%) and Oklahoma City (4%).
4%work in town
| Talihina | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 14 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 22% | 18% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.5% | 22% | 8% |
| Median household income | $41,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Talihina4%
Poteau13%
Durant5%
Oklahoma City4%
Fort Smith3%
44 mi
median commute distance
349
jobs based in Talihina
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Safety
Crime reported in Talihina
16 crimes were reported in Talihina in 2025: 14 property and 2 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Talihina is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
2
violent crimes reported in 2025
14
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Health
How healthy Talihina is
Talihina beats the Oklahoma average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 18. 23% of adults smoke cigarettes in Talihina. Among 132 Oklahoma towns, just 5 have a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Talihina.
| Talihina | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 12% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 18% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 34% | 25% |
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
1 better13 too close to call18 worse
| What stands out | Talihina | OK |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.1% | 76.3% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 5.4% | 3.7% |
Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority
4.4 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 Talihina
19pages on Talihina
The big questions
Schools3 schoolsSafety2.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthBetter than OK on 1 of 32 CDC measuresCost of living$152K typical home · down 0.1% in a yearWork & commute$41K median household income · 349 jobs hereNatural hazardsFEMA risk higher than 87% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Talihina; the nearest are
Eastern Oklahoma State CollegeCommunity college · Public · Wilburton19.7 mi$4,947 in-state tuitionUniversity of Arkansas-Fort SmithUniversity or college · Public · Fort Smith, AR57.8 mi$7,334 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Talihina residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
Small town
938 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Famous people from Talihina
6 notable people were born in Talihina.
B
Bob NeighborsAmerican baseball player · 1917–1952L
Les BerryhillNative American artist · born 1944S
Shawn PittmanAmerican blues rock singer and multi-instrumentalist · born 1974E
Eber HamptonAmerican Chickasaw academic and public figureJ
Jim WadeAmerican football player · 1926–2019About Talihina
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Talihina (pronounced "tah-luh-HEE-nuh") is a town in LeFlore County, Oklahoma, United States. Located on the Choctaw Reservation, its name originates from two Choctaw words, tully and hena, meaning "iron road," a reference to the railroad around which the town was built. The population was 925 at the time of the 2020 Census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 682 ft
- ZIP code
- 74571
Questions about Talihina
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Talihina, OK a good place to live?
Talihina has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Talihina, OK known for?
6 notable people were born here, including Lane Adams and Bob Neighbors.