Laverne, Oklahoma
Town · Population 1,198 · #185 in Oklahoma
About Laverne
Set in the northwestern part of Oklahoma, Laverne is a small town, home to 1,198 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Laverne holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.76 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,576 residents per square mile.
📰 Laverne News Today
- Laverne Football Schedule MaxPreps · Aug 13
- Bizarre sequence of events ends in officer-involved shooting, semi crash that killed Oklahoma teen KOCO · Jul 13
- LaVerne Elizabeth Houston Obituary Apr 1, 2026 Smith & Kernke Funeral Homes & Crematory · Apr 1
- 19 Year Old Laverne Teen Dead After Officer Involved Shooting KSCB Radio News · Jul 12
- Billy Leroy "Bill" Nicholson Obituary (2026) - Laverne, OK - Chaney-Harkins Funeral Home - McAlester Legacy obituary · Jun 15
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What Makes Laverne Unique
- The only place in America named Laverne — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northwestern 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
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 14 miles.
🏫 Schools in Laverne
- LAVERNE ES
- LAVERNE HS
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOklahoma
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,198
Rank in state#185 of 591
Land area0.76 sq mi
Density1,576/sq mi
Coordinates36.7053, -99.8967