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Thackerville’s story
144 years in pictures
Census counts: 210 in 1920, 400 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 2012 and 5 maps from 1902 on.
- 1882Thackerville is settled
ThackervilleOK
Population
433
2025 Census estimate · +8.8% since 2020
Typical home
$248K
−4.4% in a year
Household income
$59K
median
Median age
36.2
years
Jobs based here
12
A commuter town
Is Thackerville a good place to live?
Only 1 of the 132 Oklahoma towns we compare have a higher January low than Thackerville. Thackerville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Thackerville stand out
Where Thackerville beats most towns.
Small town
433 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 Thackerville: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Thackerville, and how to reach them.
PowerOG&E12.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterThackerville water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Thackerville’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, Love County Election BoardLove County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2026
ZIP codes73459, 7344873459 96% · 73448 4%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 Thackerville.
Work & commute
Thackerville has 0.1 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Thackerville for work: only 0% work in town. At 14 minutes, Thackerville’s average trip to work is where Oklahoma’s towns sit at 22 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. 21% of Thackerville residents live below the poverty line.
0%work in town
| Thackerville | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 14 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 21% | 18% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $59,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Thackerville0%
Ardmore22%
Marietta8%
Ada7%
Oklahoma City6%
27 mi
median commute distance
12
jobs based in Thackerville
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Schools
The schools Thackerville’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Thackerville school district. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thackerville EsLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 164 | B |
| Thackerville HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 77 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts
Natural hazards
Thackerville faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 68% of U.S. communities.
68risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Thackerville, expect mild winters and hot summers
Thackerville has mild winters and hot summers. At 95°F, Thackerville’s July high is above both the Oklahoma town median (93°F) and the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
3″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter34–56°
Spring52–74°
Summer71–93°
Fall54–76°
Nov 14
typical first frost
Mar 19
typical last frost
+0.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Safety
Crime reported in Thackerville
13 crimes were reported in Thackerville in 2025: 12 property and 1 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Thackerville is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
1
violent crimes reported in 2025
12
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Health
How healthy Thackerville is
Thackerville beats the Oklahoma average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 31% of adults get no exercise outside work in Thackerville.
| Thackerville | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 34% | 25% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 18% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 14% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 40% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
1 better31 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Thackerville | OK |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 8% | 9.6% |
North Texas Medical Center
9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
A typical Thackerville home is worth about $248K
The typical Thackerville home is worth about $248,000, down 4.4% in a year, 12% above the Oklahoma typical home. The median rent in Thackerville is $846 a month.
$248KZillow home value
| Thackerville | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $846 a month | $873 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 66% | 62% | 73% |
Typical home value
Thackerville$248K
Oklahoma$221K
−4.4%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in March
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Thackerville
18pages on Thackerville
The big questions
Schools3 schoolsSafety2.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthBetter than OK on 1 of 32 CDC measuresCost of living$248K typical home · down 4.4% in a yearWork & commute$59K median household income · 12 jobs hereNatural hazardsFEMA risk higher than 68% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Thackerville
About 1 of every 100 Thackerville residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Thackerville for work
Where Thackerville’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
12jobs based in Thackerville
0%of working residents work in town
27 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Thackerville
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Thackerville is a town in Love County, Oklahoma, United States. It is located near the Texas state border. The population was 400 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 2.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 866 ft
- ZIP code
- 73459
- Area code
- 580
Questions about Thackerville
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Thackerville, OK a good place to live?
Thackerville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.