Wakita, Oklahoma
Town · Population 308 · #379 in Oklahoma
About Wakita
Wakita, OK is a tiny community located in northwestern Oklahoma, home to 308 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Wakita holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.31 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 994 residents per square mile.
📰 Wakita News Today
- Troy Scott Holden Obituary Apr 11, 2025 Prairie Rose Funeral Homes · Aug 12
- Storm destroys Wakita family farm 30 years after 'Twister' filmed 2 News Oklahoma KJRH Tulsa · Apr 3
- Wakita marks 30 years of “Twister” as crowds pack movie museum KWCH · May 16
- Flora Belle Guthrie Obituary (2026) - Wakita, OK - Prairie Rose Funeral Homes - Anthony Legacy obituary · Aug 6
- Twister the Movie Museum ready to celebrate 30th anniversary of blockbuster Oklahoma-shot film KOCO · Apr 1
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What Makes Wakita Unique
- The only place in America named Wakita — 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
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 14 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOklahoma
TypeTown
Population (2024)308
Rank in state#379 of 591
Land area0.31 sq mi
Density994/sq mi
Coordinates36.8819, -97.9240