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Tamaha, Oklahoma

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Population in 2022: 152 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -23.2%
 
Males: 57  (37.9%)
Females: 95  (62.1%)
Median resident age:

62.6 years
Oklahoma median age:

37.1 years

Zip code: 74462

Estimated median household income in 2022: $26,489 (it was $29,250 in 2000)
Tamaha:

$26,489
OK:

$59,673

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,834 (it was $11,628 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $87,923 (it was $55,000 in 2000)
Tamaha:

$87,923
OK:

$191,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $178,132; detached houses: $206,669; mobile homes: $63,820

Median gross rent in 2022: $476.

March 2022 cost of living index in Tamaha: 77.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 9.7%
(5.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 28.6% for American Indian residents, 100.0% for other race residents, 27.1% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Tamaha, OK (2022)
    • 17085.9%White alone
    • 147.1%Two or more races
    • 63.0%American Indian alone
    • 42.0%Hispanic



According to our research of Oklahoma and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Tamaha, Oklahoma as of May 15, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Tamaha is 136 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (70.1%), German (8.5%), European (4.3%), English (2.6%), Irish (2.6%), Dutch (1.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 500 feet

Land area: 6.42 square miles.

Population density: 24 people per square mile   (very low).

Tamaha, Oklahoma map

2 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.0%
Oklahoma:

3.8%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Tamaha town:

0.5% ($250)
Oklahoma:

0.8% ($523)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fort Smith, AR (33.3 miles , pop. 80,268).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Tulsa, OK (73.7 miles , pop. 413,142).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (206.9 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Vian, OK (2.7 miles ),
Carlile, OK (2.8 miles ),
Simms, OK (3.1 miles ),
Keota, OK (3.2 miles ),
McKey, OK (3.2 miles),
Pinhook Corners, OK (3.3 miles),
Badger Lee, OK (3.3 miles),
Brent, OK (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 35.39 N, Longitude: 94.99 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 918

Distribution of median household income in Tamaha, OK in 2022
Distribution of house value in Tamaha, OK in 2022

Tamaha satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.1%
Oklahoma:

3.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +10 (+5.3%).
Most common industries in Tamaha, OK (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (13.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.3%)
  • Construction (6.9%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (6.9%)
  • Health care (6.9%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.2%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Educational services (22.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (16.7%)
  • Construction (11.1%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (8.3%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (5.6%)
  • Machinery, equipment, supplies merchant wholesalers (5.6%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (5.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (18.2%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (13.6%)
  • Social assistance (13.6%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (9.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (9.1%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (9.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (9.1%)
Most common occupations in Tamaha, OK (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (8.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.9%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Child care workers (5.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Personal appearance workers (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (11.1%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (11.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.3%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Child care workers (13.6%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (13.6%)
  • Personal appearance workers (9.1%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.1%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (9.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9.1%)

Average climate in Tamaha, Oklahoma

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Tamaha, Oklahoma average temperatures Tamaha, Oklahoma average precipitation Tamaha, Oklahoma humidity Tamaha, Oklahoma wind speed Tamaha, Oklahoma snowfall Tamaha, Oklahoma sunshine Tamaha, Oklahoma clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 Ozone PM10
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2009 was 52.3. This is better than average.

City:

52.3
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2009 was 3.01. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 15.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.01
U.S.:

5.11
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2009 was 26.0. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 15.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

26.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2009 was 22.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

22.0
U.S.:

19.2

Tornado activity:

Tamaha-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Oklahoma state average. It is 113% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/26/1976, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 21.1 miles away from the Tamaha town center killed 2 people and injured 64 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/5/1960, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 10.2 miles away from the town center killed 16 people and injured 106 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Tamaha-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Oklahoma state average. It is 670% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 100.5 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 130.0 miles away from Tamaha center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 110.0 miles away from Tamaha center
On 11/5/2011 at 07:12:45, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 100.6 miles away from the city center
On 11/8/2011 at 02:46:57, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 101.8 miles away from the city center
On 9/6/1997 at 23:38:00, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 LG, 4.2 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 96.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Haskell County (28) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 19
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 15, Winter Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 9, Winds: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Tamaha topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Tamaha:

  • VIAN NURSING AND REHAB, LLC (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; VIAN, OK)
  • COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE OF GORE (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; GORE, OK)
  • HASKELL COUNTY NURSING CENTER, INC (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; STIGLER, OK)
  • HASKELL COUNTY HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 13 miles away; STIGLER, OK)
  • SANS BOIS HEALTH SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; STIGLER, OK)
  • SEQUOYAH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; SALLISAW, OK)
  • SEQUOYAH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 13 miles away; SALLISAW, OK)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Tamaha:

  • Carl Albert State College (about 32 miles; Poteau, OK; Full-time enrollment: 2,041)
  • University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (about 35 miles; Fort Smith, AR; FT enrollment: 6,103)
  • Northeastern State University (about 37 miles; Tahlequah, OK; FT enrollment: 6,895)
  • Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (about 57 miles; Okmulgee, OK; FT enrollment: 3,243)
  • John Brown University (about 61 miles; Siloam Springs, AR; FT enrollment: 2,097)
  • University of Arkansas (about 65 miles; Fayetteville, AR; FT enrollment: 22,163)
  • Oral Roberts University (about 71 miles; Tulsa, OK; FT enrollment: 3,216)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Tamaha Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Reservoir: Oknoname 111032 Reservoir (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Haskell County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
Oklahoma:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

66.7%
Whole state:

66.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

8.0%
Whole state:

5.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Tamaha:

Marital status in Tamaha, OK
  • Never married: 14.2%
  • Now married: 43.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 33.2%
  • Divorced: 9.3%

For population 25 years and over in Tamaha:

  • High school or higher: 91.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.6%
  • Unemployed: 12.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 35.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.1
Oklahoma average:

11.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Tamaha, OK (based on Haskell County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant7,08648
Mainline Protestant4314
Catholic621
Other-1
None5,190-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Here:

1.66 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.97 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Haskell County:

1.66 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

0.76 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
Here:

7.47 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

4.35 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 5
Here:

4.15 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

6.89 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Haskell County:

11.3%
State:

10.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

31.3%
Oklahoma:

29.2%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Tamaha:

48.0%
State:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

43.6%
Oklahoma:

45.2%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.6
Oklahoma:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

20.1%
State:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

9.2%
Oklahoma:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.9
Oklahoma:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

37.2%
Oklahoma:

33.9%

General health condition:
Tamaha:

52.2%
Oklahoma:

55.2%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

74.1%
Oklahoma:

78.4%

More about Health and Nutrition of Tamaha, OK Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other and Unallocable 0$0 0$0
Totals for Government 0$0 0$0

Strongest AM radio stations in Tamaha:

  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KYHN (1320 AM; 10 kW; FORT SMITH, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KWHN (1650 AM; 10 kW; FT. SMITH, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KTBZ (1430 AM; 25 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KMUS (1380 AM; 20 kW; MUSKOGEE, OK; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KFAY (1030 AM; 10 kW; FARMINGTON, AR; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOMA (1520 AM; 50 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KXTD (1530 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WAGONER, OK; Owner: GAYTAN-GALVAN LIMITED LIABILITY COMP)
  • KFSA (950 AM; 1 kW; FORT SMITH, AR; Owner: FRED H. BAKER, SR.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Tamaha:

  • KZBB (97.9 FM; POTEAU, OK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KMAG (99.1 FM; FORT SMITH, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KTCS-FM (99.9 FM; FORT SMITH, AR; Owner: BIG CHIEF BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K204EW (88.7 FM; POTEAU, OK; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • K219CN (91.7 FM; POTEAU, OK; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KARG (91.7 FM; POTEAU, OK; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KTKL (88.5 FM; STIGLER, OK; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KMMY (97.1 FM; MUSKOGEE, OK; Owner: KMMY, Inc.)
  • KKBD (95.9 FM; SALLISAW, OK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOMS (107.3 FM; POTEAU, OK; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KISR (93.7 FM; FORT SMITH, AR; Owner: STEREO 93, INC.)
  • KREU (92.3 FM; ROLAND, OK; Owner: STAR 92 CO.)

TV broadcast stations around Tamaha:

  • KFSM-TV (Channel 5; FORT SMITH, AR; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • KOET (Channel 3; EUFAULA, OK; Owner: OKLAHOMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
  • KTUL (Channel 8; TULSA, OK; Owner: KTUL, LLC)
  • KOTV (Channel 6; TULSA, OK; Owner: GRIFFIN LICENSING, L.L.C.)
  • K48FL (Channel 48; FORT SMITH, AR; Owner: TV 34, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 12Number of bridges
  • 289ft / 88.1mTotal length
  • $12,421,000Total costs
  • 13,660Total average daily traffic
  • 1,468Total average daily truck traffic
  • 21,856Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Tamaha, OK - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 51920-1929
  • 21930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 11960-1969
  • 11980-1989
  • 21990-1999
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Tamaha, OK
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Tamaha, OK
  • 72.1%Electricity
  • 24.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.8%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Tamaha, OK
  • 42.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 35.7%Electricity
  • 21.4%Wood


Tamaha compared to Oklahoma state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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