Bokchito, Oklahoma
Town · Population 612 · #278 in Oklahoma
About Bokchito
Bokchito is a tiny community in southern Oklahoma, home to 612 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Bokchito holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.68 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 900 residents per square mile.
📰 Bokchito News Today
- Man arrested on assault charge after State Road 22 shooting near Bokchito KXII · Jul 27
- New details about officer-involved shooting in Bokchito KTEN · Apr 15
- Details emerge in Bokchito fatal officer-involved shooting KSWO 7News · Apr 13
- Melvin Franklin Newberry Obituary (2026) - Bokchito, OK - Gordon Funeral Home - Durant Legacy obituary · Aug 10
- Man arrested after shooting near Bokchito leaves victim injured KFOR · Jul 28
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Bokchito Unique
- The only place in America named Bokchito — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern 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
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Bokchito
- Big Creek BBQ — barbecue
- Smoky Bob's
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Bokchito
- ROCK CREEK HS
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOklahoma
TypeTown
Population (2024)612
Rank in state#278 of 591
Land area0.68 sq mi
Density900/sq mi
Coordinates34.0154, -96.1416