Carter, OK

Population
182
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,830 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$80,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,031/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$65,313
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Carter is a quiet rural community tucked into the open plains of Beckham County, about ten miles southeast of Sayre. Life here moves at an easy pace, centered around surrounding farmland, ranches, and a friendly, tight-knit neighborhood feel. While the local schools closed years ago and kids commute to neighboring districts, towns like Sayre and Elk City are an easy drive away for groceries, healthcare, and everyday errands. For anyone looking for peace, wide-open skies, and small-town simplicity in western Oklahoma, Carter offers plenty of elbow room.

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