Why visit Arkoma
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 27 places to eat and 3 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Arkoma School and Elmwood Cemetery.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Arkoma
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Arkoma
Arkoma is a town in LeFlore County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Arkoma had a population of 1,806. The name of the town is a portmanteau of Arkansas and Oklahoma, given its location on the state line between the two states. Throughout its history, Arkoma has served as a "bedroom community," with many residents commuting to work in neighboring Fort Smith, Arkansas.
From the Wikipedia article Arkoma, Oklahoma (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks8
Arkoma School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
School building in Arkoma, Oklahoma
Elmwood Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Cemetery in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith National Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic veterans cemetery in Sebastian County, Arkansas
Fort Smith National Historic Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
US National Historic Site in Arkansas
Harold Adams Office Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Building in Fort Smith, United States of America
Oak Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic cemetery in Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States
Oscar Chambers House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Robert Wanslow House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes27
China City
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.5 mi
5121 Towson Avenue, Fort Smith
Jerry Neel's Bar-B-Que & Catering
Restaurant · Barbecue · 2.0 mi
1823 Phoenix Avenue, Fort Smith
Blue Sky Restaurant
Restaurant · 1.9 mi
1615 Phoenix Avenue, Fort Smith
15 more on the map.
Where to stay3
History
The community of Arkoma was established circa 1911 on land owned by Captain James Reynolds, a Civil War veteran who had married into the Choctaw Nation. He chose to turn his property into a suburb of Fort Smith. He built houses to rent. He persuaded the Fort Smith Light and Traction Company to construct tracks and operate an electric trolley route to his new community. The streetcar line ceased operating in 1917.
From the History section of Arkoma, Oklahoma on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship16
Christ the King Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Dodson Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
South Side Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Unity Missionary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.8 mi
Phoenix Avenue, Fort Smith
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries34
Healthcare1
Map of Arkoma
94 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51°F | 30°F | 2.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 33°F | 2.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 42°F | 3.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 50°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 60°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 68°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 72°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 94°F | 71°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 63°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 51°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 40°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 53°F | 32°F | 3.5 in | 0.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ft Smith Rgnl Ap Gsn 72344 (5 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
Le Flore County has had 24 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2021-02-24: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-17: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-06-01: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2019-05-25: Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Fort Smith 5 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Pocola 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Roland 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Bonanza 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Barling 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Van Buren 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Muldrow 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Remy 10 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Tahlequah 50 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Fayetteville 54 mi north, about 1 h 30 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
- Christ the King Church, Fort Smith, AR, Front View, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fort Smith National Cemetery Jan2011, Tnkntx from Friendswood, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- South Side Baptist Church, Front View, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Harold Adams Office Building, Front View, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Elmwood Cemetery, 1 of 6, Valis55, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Robert Wanslow House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dodson Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church, Front View, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oscar Chambers House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Arkoma School, North View, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oak Angel Monument, Eringrapejuice, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fortsmithhist, Photolitherland ( talk ) Chris Litherland, CC BY-SA 3.0
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