Broken Bow, Oklahoma
Broken Bow: city of the United States
About
Broken Bow is a city located in the county of McCurtain in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,120 and a population density of 815 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,089 inhabitants.
The city was created 144 years ago in 1881.
Quick Facts about Broken Bow
| Population | 4,089 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Oklahoma (United States) |
| County | McCurtain County |
| Postal code | 68822 |
| Phone Area Codes | 308 |
| Area | 5.06 km2 |
| Official name | Broken Bow |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.0293,-94.7391 |
| Altitude | 2,477 feet / 755 meters |
| Capital city | Broken Bow is capital of Custer County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1882 (144 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 20:58:23 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 808 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.76% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 75℉ Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Broken Bow is located at 34°1'45"N 94°44'21"W (34.0292800, -94.7391000).
Broken Bow map
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Weather
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Broken Bow decreased by 0.76% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,120 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,142 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,153 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,136 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,129 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,121 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,106 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,099 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,087 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,085 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,089 | 0.1% | estimation process |
People born in Broken Bow (5)
People born in Broken Bow, including racecar driver Earl Cooper, Colonel of the 1st Gas Regiment in World War I Earl J. Atkisson, football player Kent McCloughan, .
More notable people
- Ray B. McCandless (American football player and coach, basketball coach, baseball coach) he was born in 06/10/1889
- Tom Talbot he was born in 01/01/1936
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Broken Bow, OK. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 488828 | Totally Cosmo School of Modern Cosmetology | Broken Bow (OK) | 74728 |
| 106795 | Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas | De Queen (AR) | 71832 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Broken Bow, OK. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TXA | Texarkana | 100 East Front Street | RAIL |
| HOP | Hope | 100 East Division Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Broken Bow.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Broken Bow Post Office | Broken Bow (OK) | 74728 |
| Eagletown Post Office | Eagletown (OK) | 74734 |
| Golden Post Office | Golden (OK) | 74737 |
| Idabel Post Office | Idabel (OK) | 74745 |
| Garvin Post Office | Garvin (OK) | 74736 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Broken Bow, Nebraska township in Custer County, Nebraska with a population of 757 people.
Other cities in McCurtain County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McCurtain County , OK.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Idabel | 6,876 | City in Oklahoma |
| Valliant | 742 | Human settlement in McCurtain County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Wright City | 730 | City in Oklahoma USA |
| Millerton | 313 | Town in McCurtain County, Oklahoma, United States |
| Haworth | 294 | Human settlement in McCurtain County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Garvin | 256 | Human settlement in McCurtain County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Broken Bow distances to largest Oklahoma cities