Why visit Davis
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail, 1 place to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Turner Falls and 777 Zip.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Davis
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Davis
Davis is a city in Murray County in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. A small portion of the city extends into Garvin County. The population was 2,823 as of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Davis, Oklahoma (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks1
777 Zip
Monument and historic site · 1.6 mi
Zipline:777 ft. long off hwy 77 view the 77 ft. Turner Falls.
6250 US 77 South, Davis
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes1
Arbuckle Mountain Fried Pies
Bakery · 2.6 mi
4145 US-77, Davis
07:00-19:00
History
Davis is named after Samuel H. Davis, who moved to Washita in what was then Indian Territory in 1887. At the time of its founding, the community was located in Pickens County, Chickasaw Nation.
Davis owned a dry goods store, which was 4 miles (6 km) south of the current town of Davis. Davis submitted a petition for a Santa Fe depot to be built near his store, and the petition was accepted. In 1890, he successfully petitioned for a post office to be built. The post office was supposed to be named after Nelson Chigley, a Chickasaw man who owned the land on which the town was to be built. Chigley was already an Indian Territory name, so it was named after Davis. The town was established on November 16, 1898.
By 1900, Davis had 57 businesses, two banks, ten doctors, three dentists, and three lawyers. Cotton farming was a common occupation in Davis, which was in one of the best cotton producing sections in Oklahoma.
By 2000, the population had grown to 2,610, and very few people worked as farmers. The education, health, and social services sectors of the economy have grown, with approximately one-quarter of the population working in these areas.
From the History section of Davis, Oklahoma on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Schools, colleges and libraries3
Map of Davis
9 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 28°F | 2.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Feb | 56°F | 32°F | 1.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 41°F | 3.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 49°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 79°F | 59°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 68°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 71°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 94°F | 70°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 62°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 75°F | 50°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 39°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 54°F | 31°F | 2.7 in | 0.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Chickasaw Nra (12 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
Garvin County has had 27 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2025-03-18: 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)
- 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-07-15: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Ardmore Municipal Airport (ADM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Springer 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Ardmore 16 mi south, about 26 min by car
- Ada 37 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Duncan 45 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Comanche 46 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Durant 54 mi southeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Gainesville 55 mi south, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Calera 55 mi southeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Coalgate 55 mi east, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Colbert 55 mi southeast, 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
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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