OKMap-doton-Zena, 2004
Zena’s story
130 years in pictures
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2004 and a map from 1971 on.
- 1896Zena is settled
ZenaOK
A town of 280, settled in 1896.
Is Zena a good place to live?
Of the 132 Oklahoma towns we compare, none has a higher share of households owning their home than Zena. Zena has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
280 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Zena.
Natural hazards
The FEMA risk score in Zena is higher than in most of Oklahoma or the rest of the country
91risk score of 100
63% of Zena’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by tornadoes at 11%. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 91% of U.S. communities.
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHeat waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
Most people working in Zena commute elsewhere
0%work in town
Zena: 15% of residents live below the poverty line, below Oklahoma’s towns (18%) but above U.S. towns (9.6%). The median commute is under 22 miles. The top destinations are Grove (22%), Tulsa (14%) and Salina (7%).
| Zena | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 15% | 18% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Zena0%
Grove22%
Tulsa14%
Salina7%
Jay7%
22 mi
median commute distance
0
jobs based in Zena
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
The climate in Zena brings four seasons and hot summers
6″snow a winter
Among 132 Oklahoma towns, just 3 have a lower peak summer temperature than Zena. July afternoons reach 91°, January nights drop to 26° and about 6 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
Winter29–50°
Spring47–70°
Summer68–89°
Fall49–72°
Nov 2
typical first frost
Apr 7
typical last frost
+0.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
A larger share of adults in Zena have high blood pressure than in the typical Oklahoma or U.S. town
Nearly a fifth of Zena adults report frequent physical distress. Zena: 18% of adults have diabetes, above both the Oklahoma town median (14%) and the median of U.S. towns (12%). On the CDC’s 32 measures, Zena is ahead of Oklahoma on 2 and behind on 12. Also worth knowing: only 5 of the 132 Oklahoma towns we compare have a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Zena.
| Zena | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 50% | 40% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 18% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
2 better18 too close to call12 worse
| What stands out | Zena | OK |
|---|---|---|
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 66.3% | 59.7% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.3% | 76.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 13% | 8% |
Integris Grove Hospital
8.5 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 Zena
14pages on Zena
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
Getting set up
Moving to Zena: who provides what
Zena is unincorporated, so Delaware County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerPSO14.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterDelaware Co RWD # 38 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesDelaware CountyDelaware County provides services here
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, Delaware County Election BoardDelaware County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Feb 2018
ZIP code7434674346 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.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Zena for work
Where Zena’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
0jobs based in Zena
0%of working residents work in town
22 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Zena; the nearest are
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M CollegeCommunity college · Public · Miami25.5 mi$5,213 in-state tuitionNortheastern State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Tahlequah41.2 mi$7,810 in-state tuition
About 8 of every 100 Zena residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
About Zena
Unincorporated community in Oklahoma, US
Zena is a census-designated place (CDP) in Delaware County, Oklahoma, United States, along State Highway 127. As of the 2020 census, Zena had a population of 181. Established on Courthouse Prairie in District 5 of the old Indian Territory, its post office existed from April 11, 1896, until January 31, 1956.
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- Area
- 3.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 951 ft
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