Smallest Cities in Oklahoma

Top 76 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Oklahoma

1 Alva 5,009

2 Lone Grove 5,070

3 Hugo 5,184

4 Sayre 5,216

5 Vinita 5,229

6 Verdigris 5,502

7 Anadarko 5,627

8 Henryetta 5,631

9 Holdenville 5,916

10 Pauls Valley 6,031

11 Blackwell 6,091

12 Tecumseh 6,320

13 Harrah 6,377

14 Purcell 6,716

15 Idabel 6,959

16 Grove 7,101

17 Seminole 7,161

18 Noble 7,337

19 Catoosa 7,631

20 Tuttle 7,785

21 Wagoner 7,934

22 Piedmont 7,978

23 Cushing 8,336

24 Clinton 8,461

25 Collinsville 8,468

26 Skiatook 8,553

27 Sallisaw 8,553

28 Poteau 8,903

29 Blanchard 9,276

30 The Village 9,470

31 Pryor Creek 9,520

32 Coweta 10,157

33 Warr Acres 10,437

34 Guthrie 11,021

35 Okmulgee 11,370

36 Elk City 11,406

37 Woodward 11,976

38 Weatherford 12,014

39 Choctaw 12,208

40 Newcastle 12,238

41 Guymon 12,596

42 Miami 12,960

43 Glenpool 13,885

44 Chickasha 16,349

45 Tahlequah 16,513

46 Ada 16,536

47 El Reno 17,919

48 McAlester 18,098

49 Altus 18,670

50 Durant 19,209

51 Claremore 19,921

52 Sand Springs 19,973

53 Bethany 20,606

54 Mustang 21,290

55 Del City 21,561

56 Sapulpa 22,268

57 Duncan 22,872

58 Ponca City 24,377

59 Ardmore 24,757

60 Yukon 24,802

61 Jenks 26,519

62 Bixby 29,402

63 Shawnee 31,511

64 Muskogee 36,819

65 Bartlesville 37,559

66 Owasso 39,013

67 Stillwater 48,818

68 Enid 50,821

69 Midwest City 58,170

70 Moore 63,045

71 Lawton 90,662

72 Edmond 95,618

73 Broken Arrow 115,919

74 Norman 128,714

75 Tulsa 412,322

76 Oklahoma City 688,693

The smallest cities in Oklahoma (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Alva has a population of just 5,009. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

1. At 5,009 residents, Alva is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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