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A town of 808, settled in 1902.
31% of residents live below the poverty line in Weleetka, above both Oklahoma’s towns (18%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Among 128 Oklahoma towns, just 3 have a lower typical home value than Weleetka. Weleetka Town Hall and Jail is on the National Register of Historic Places. Weleetka has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 1,229 in 1910, a peak of 2,042 in 1930, 806 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 1906 and 3 maps from 1900 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Weleetka, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
Ordered by what stands out in Weleetka.
The typical Weleetka home is worth about $62,000, up 10.4% in a year, 72% below the Oklahoma typical home. At $628 a month, Weleetka’s median rent is below both the Oklahoma town median ($873 a month) and the median of U.S. towns ($1,185 a month). Typical home values rose 10% in the year to September 2026.
| Weleetka | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $628 a month | $873 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 63% | 62% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Its public schools are run by the Weleetka school district. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spence Memorial EsLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 230 | B− |
| Weleetka HSLargest public high schoolGrades 10–12 | Grades 10–12 | 89 | B |
NCES · EDFacts
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 82% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Weleetka since 2013.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Weleetka has mild winters and hot summers. The July high in Weleetka is 93°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Most working residents leave Weleetka for work: only 12% work in town. Weleetka’s median household income is $42,000. The top destinations are Oklahoma City (10%), Tulsa (6%) and Henryetta (6%).
| Weleetka | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $42,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 12% | 22% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
7 crimes were reported in Weleetka in 2025: 6 property and 1 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Weleetka is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
49% of adults have high blood pressure in Weleetka. Only 5 of the 132 Oklahoma towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Weleetka. 46% of adults have obesity in Weleetka.
| Weleetka | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 18% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 14% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 49% | 40% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 16% | 14% |
| What stands out | Weleetka | OK |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.2% | 76.3% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 31.3% | 16.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Weleetka; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Weleetka residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Weleetka is a town in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, United States. It is approximately 10 miles (16 km) southeast of Okemah, the county seat. The name is a Creek word meaning "running water." The population was 806 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Weleetka has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
2 notable people were born here, including Amber Hayes and Bill Blackburn.