Choctaw Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad, Plat Showing Additional Grounds Required at Wapanucka, I.T, 1903
Wapanucka’s story
143 years in pictures
The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 1902.
- 1883Wapanucka is settled
WapanuckaOK
A town of 397, settled in 1883.
Population
397
2025 Census estimate · +2.6% since 2020
Typical home
$156K
+12.9% in a year
Household income
$35K
median
Median age
26.6
years
Jobs based here
91
A commuter town
Is Wapanucka a good place to live?
42% of residents live below the poverty line in Wapanucka, where Oklahoma’s towns sit at 18% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Among 132 Oklahoma towns, just one has a higher share of children under 18 than Wapanucka. Wapanucka has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
397 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 Wapanucka: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Wapanucka, and how to reach them.
PowerSoutheastern Electric Coop12.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWapanucka water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Wapanucka’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, Johnston County Election BoardJohnston County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code7346173461 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 Wapanucka.
Work & commute
Wapanucka stands out in Oklahoma and nationally: a smaller share of its working residents work locally
The top destinations are Durant (20%), Oklahoma City (6%) and Tishomingo (6%). Wapanucka’s typical journey to work is 30 minutes, against 22 minutes in Oklahoma’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. The middle household income in the town is $35,000. Half the trips to work are shorter than 31 miles.
2%work in town
| Wapanucka | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 30 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.6% | 22% | 8% |
| Median household income | $35,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Wapanucka2%
Durant20%
Oklahoma City6%
Tishomingo6%
Ardmore6%
31 mi
median commute distance
91
jobs based in Wapanucka
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Schools
The schools Wapanucka’s kids attend
Its two schools are below. Public school enrollment in Wapanucka: 172 students across 2 schools.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wapanucka EsLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 120 | C− |
| Wapanucka HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 52 | D |
NCES · EDFacts
Housing
A typical Wapanucka home is worth about $156K
Typical home values rose 13% in the year to September 2026. For Wapanucka, the typical rent is $688 a month. 58% of households live in a home they own in the town.
$156KZillow home value
| Wapanucka | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $688 a month | $873 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 58% | 62% | 73% |
Typical home value
Wapanucka$156K
Oklahoma$221K
+12.9%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers: that is Wapanucka’s year
Wapanucka’s typical July afternoon high is 94°F.
3″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter32–55°
Spring51–73°
Summer70–93°
Fall52–75°
Nov 5
typical first frost
Mar 31
typical last frost
+0.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
The biggest natural risk in Wapanucka is inland flooding, at a high overall level
Expected damage from storms and floods is higher here than in 63% of U.S. communities. FEMA puts a quarter of Wapanucka’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 21% to tornadoes. Federal aid has come to Wapanucka households in 4 declared disasters; the latest was in 2015.
63risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHeat waves
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
How healthy Wapanucka is
For adults in Wapanucka, the share who have obesity is 38%. CDC measures, 32 in all: Wapanucka beats Oklahoma on 1 and trails on 9. Among adults in the town, 35% get no exercise outside work and 17% report frequent physical distress.
| Wapanucka | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 34% | 25% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 16% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 19% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
1 better22 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Wapanucka | OK |
|---|---|---|
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 65.8% | 59.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.6% | 7.3% |
Atoka County Medical Center
15.9 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Wapanucka
18pages on Wapanucka
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Wapanucka; the nearest are
Murray State CollegeCommunity college · Public · Tishomingo17.8 mi$7,230 in-state tuitionSoutheastern Oklahoma State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Durant25.5 mi$7,530 in-state tuitionSeminole State CollegeCommunity college · Public · Seminole62.6 mi$5,460 in-state tuition
About 7 of every 100 Wapanucka residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Oklahoma.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Wapanucka for work
Where Wapanucka’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
91jobs based in Wapanucka
2%of working residents work in town
31 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Wapanucka
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Wapanucka (pronounced Wop´-uh-nuck´-uh) is a town in northeastern Johnston County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 386 as of the 2020 Census. It is about 20 miles (32 km) northeast of Tishomingo. The town name refers to the Delaware Nation and means "Eastern Land People."
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 633 ft
- ZIP code
- 73461
- Area code
- 580
Questions about Wapanucka
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Wapanucka, OK a good place to live?
Wapanucka has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Wapanucka, OK known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Christopher Maclaine and Jack P. Juhan.