Alderson, Oklahoma

About Alderson

Alderson is a tiny community in southeastern Oklahoma with an estimated population of 217.

Officially, Alderson is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.58 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 374 residents per square mile.

📰 Alderson News Today

• Billie Jean Mullins Obituary (2026) - Alderson, OK - Bishop Funeral Service and Crematory - McAlester Legacy obituary · May 26
• Alderson Fire Chief laid to rest one week after drag race accident 2 News Oklahoma KJRH Tulsa · Nov 10
• 2 first responders, volunteer killed at Okla. drag racing event Police1 · Nov 3
• "Unimaginable loss": Three killed in SE Oklahoma drag race event KHBS · Nov 4
• Dustin Keith "Dusty" Nichols Obituary (2026) - Lane, OK - Brown's Funeral Service - Durant Legacy obituary · Aug 6

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Alderson Unique

• Positioned in southeastern Oklahoma, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Oklahoma — one of 846 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Alderson

• Rural Water District #6 reviews ★

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⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Alderson

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