Okarche, Oklahoma
Town · Population 1,193 · #186 in Oklahoma
About Okarche
Okarche, OK is a small town located in western Oklahoma counting 1,193 people who proudly call it home.
Okarche holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 2.2 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 542 residents per square mile.
📰 Okarche News Today
- Judith Carter The Oklahoman · Aug 14
- Charge brought against former Okarche police chief after accusations of forging notary stamp koco.com · Jul 30
- Kyle Winstead Obituary Apr 22, 2026 tribute.care · Apr 22
- Former Okarche police chief arrested on fraud-related charge News 9 · Jul 30
- At least one dead after Okarche trailer house fire KFOR · Jan 20
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Okarche Unique
- The only place in America named Okarche — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western 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 13 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Okarche
- Eischen's Bar
- Tower Cafe
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Okarche
- Okarche Town Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Okarche
- OKARCHE ES
- OKARCHE HS
- OKARCHE JHS
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOklahoma
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,193
Rank in state#186 of 591
Land area2.2 sq mi
Density542/sq mi
Coordinates35.7249, -97.9757