Why visit Anadarko
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 3 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Redskin Theatre, Southern Plains Indian Museum and Indian City USA.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Anadarko
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Anadarko
Anadarko is a city in and the county seat of Caddo County, Oklahoma, United States. The city is 50 miles (80.5 km) southwest of Oklahoma City. The population was 5,745 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Anadarko, Oklahoma (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Redskin Theatre
Cinema and theater · 0.7 mi
221 South West Broadway Street, Anadarko
Museums and landmarks2
Southern Plains Indian Museum
Museum · 0.6 mi
Native American art and cultural museum in Anadarko, Oklahoma
801 East Central Boulevard, Anadarko
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes3
History
Anadarko got its name when its post office was established in 1873. The designation came from the Nadaco Native Americans, a branch of the Caddo people, and the "A" was added due to a clerical error.
In 1871, the Wichita Agency was reestablished on the north bank of the Washita River after being destroyed in the American Civil War. The Wichita Agency administered the affairs of the Wichita, Caddo and other tribes. In 1878, the Kiowa-Comanche Agency at Fort Sill was consolidated with the Wichita Agency.
In 1901, the federal government confiscated the lands of the Kiowa, Comanche and Arapaho Reservations, and opened the surplus land to white settlement. On August 6, 1901, an auction was held for homesteads and town lots. Around 5,000 people were living in "Rag Town" on the east edge of Anadarko awaiting the auction. Although 20,000 people were present for auction day, Anadarko's population dwindled to 2,190 in 1907.
Agriculture has been the principal driver of the local economy, since the Washita Valley has been good for crops and livestock. The second pillar of the local economy has been Native American affairs.
From the History section of Anadarko, Oklahoma on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship12
First Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Shopping1
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Healthcare1
Map of Anadarko
34 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 25°F | 1.1 in | 1.1 in |
| Feb | 54°F | 29°F | 1.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Mar | 63°F | 37°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 46°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 58°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 68°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 72°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 70°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 61°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 48°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 37°F | 1.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 52°F | 28°F | 1.7 in | 0.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Anadarko 3 E (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Caddo County has had 35 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-06-14: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2021-02-24: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-17: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-12-21: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Chickasha Municipal Airport (CHK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Chickasha 17 mi east, about 27 min by car
- Minco 24 mi northeast, about 39 min by car
- Lawton 32 mi south, about 52 min by car
- Mustang 37 mi northeast, about 59 min by car
- El Reno 37 mi northeast, about 59 min by car
- Newcastle 39 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Yukon 41 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Weatherford 41 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Duncan 43 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Oklahoma City 50 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown Anadarko, Oklahoma, Mdnicholson42, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Anadarko Banner, Mdnicholson42, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Redskin Theater, Anadarko, Oklahoma, Mdnicholson42, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Anadarko Armory, Crimsonedge34, CC BY-SA 3.0
- AhpeahtoneFamily1927, Kiowadoc, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Randlett Park, Crimsonedge34, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Baptist Church Caddo Co, Crimsonedge34, CC BY-SA 3.0
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