WorkspaceTop ListsAboutContact Us

Wakita, OK

View of Wakita, OK
Image credit: Nick Nolte / CC BY-SA 2.5
Population
304
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,178 ft
Median Home Value
$30,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$442/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$35,769
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

Highlights

What stands out in Wakita

Explore

More places like Wakita

OverallBest places in OklahomaPopulation rankingHighest population places in OklahomaNearest larger communityEnid, Oklahoma33 miles away · 50,297 residents.

About Wakita

Sitting just south of the Kansas border in Grant County, Wakita is a quiet rural community with around 300 residents and a unique claim to fame. Movie fans recognize it as a primary filming location for the 1996 blockbuster *Twister*, celebrated today at the town's downtown museum. Daily life here is peaceful and centered around wide-open prairie landscapes. While local kids head to neighboring Medford for school and larger amenities, Wakita offers a close-knit, relaxed environment for anyone seeking simple small-town living.

Top Rating Signals

Highest current ratings for this town.

Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

Loading town details...