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Tatums, OK

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Population
118
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
984 ft
Median Home Value
$73,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$825/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$43,750
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
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About Tatums

Tucked away in Carter County just northeast of Ratliff City, Tatums is a quiet, close-knit community with deep roots as one of Oklahoma's historic all-Black towns. Founded in the 1890s by Lee and Mary Tatum, the town grew from a humble home grocery and post office into a bustling rural hub complete with its own schools, churches, and local businesses during the 1920s oil boom. Today, with just over a hundred residents, it offers a peaceful countryside pace steeped in rich local heritage.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0ratingRural FitA+98.9rating

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