Okemah Oklahoma Map

About Okemah, Oklahoma

Okemah is a locality in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,063. The population density is 380.6 people per km². Okemah is located at 35.4326°N, 96.3050°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 74859.

Okemah sprawls across the gently rolling terrain of central Oklahoma, where the sky seems to stretch in an endless, sun-washed panorama. It lies 35.7 miles east-north-east of Shawnee, OK (from Shawnee, OK: bearing 78°T), and is situated 18.2 miles west of Henryetta. Red dirt, the color of dried blood and rich earth, defines the landscape, clinging to the low, rounded hills that cradle the town. Pecan trees, their branches reaching wide like ancient arms, punctuate the fields, their leaves whispering secrets in the warm breeze that carries the scent of sun-baked grass and distant, unseen wildflowers. The air itself feels thick and golden, especially in the late afternoon, as if holding the accumulated warmth of countless Oklahoma summers. The character of Okemah is one of quiet resilience, a place where life unfolds at a pace dictated by the sun and the seasons, its buildings standing with a steadfastness against the vastness of the prairie. The history of Okemah is intertwined with the very land it occupies, a story of settlement and growth etched into its dusty streets and weathered storefronts. Founded in the early days of Oklahoma's statehood, it became a hub for the surrounding agricultural communities, its economy once buoyed by the cultivation of cotton and later, cattle ranching. Today, while agriculture remains a vital thread, the town also finds its rhythm in small businesses and a growing appreciation for its cultural heritage. It is famously the birthplace of the legendary folk singer Woody Guthrie, and his spirit seems to linger in the open spaces and the plainspoken honesty of its people. The Okemah Historical Museum stands as a quiet testament to this past, a repository of the stories that shaped this corner of Okfuskee County.

About This Okemah Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Okemah, Oklahoma — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.432585, -96.305006. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Okemah and Okfuskee County.

Detailed location data for Okemah includes the ZIP code (74859), telephone area code (918), county seat of Okfuskee County (Okemah), and school district assignment (Okemah Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Okemah is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.