Why visit Latta
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include East Central University, McSwain Theatre, Ada Arts and Heritage Center and F.W. Meaders House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Latta
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Latta
Latta is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Latta had a population of 1,465. Oklahoma State Highway 1 passes through the community.
From the Wikipedia article Latta, Oklahoma (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
East Central University
School · 3.0 mi
Public university in Ada, Oklahoma
McSwain Theatre
Cinema and theater · 2.4 mi
Theater, music venue and former movie theater in Ada, Oklahoma
Museums and landmarks5
Ada Arts and Heritage Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Public library
F.W. Meaders House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic house in Ada, Oklahoma, United States
Pontotoc County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
County courthouse in Oklahoma, United States of America
Sugg Clinic
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Hospital in Oklahoma, United States
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Wintersmith Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic district in Oklahoma, United States
Churches and places of worship4
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Map of Latta
26 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 27°F | 2.1 in | 2.3 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 31°F | 2.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 39°F | 3.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 48°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 58°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 68°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 72°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 94°F | 70°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 62°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 75°F | 50°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 39°F | 2.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 54°F | 30°F | 2.7 in | 1.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ada Hcn (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
Pontotoc County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-04-30: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Tornado)
- 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)
- 2017-07-25: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Tornado)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Ada Municipal Airport (ADT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Ada 3 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Coalgate 32 mi southeast, about 51 min by car
- Davis 35 mi southwest, about 56 min by car
- Atoka 42 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Shawnee 43 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Ardmore 45 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Norman 49 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Goldsby 51 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- McAlester 54 mi east, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Durant 55 mi south, 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
- AdaArtsHeritage, Holt9359 at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Wintersmith Park Historic District 2 OK NRHP 00000623, Brad Holt, CC BY-SA 2.0
- PontCoCH, Holt9359 at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- AdaSuggClinic, Brad Holt, en:User:Holt9359, Public domain
- EastCentralUniv 17July2010 020 (4903108530), Brad Holt, CC BY 2.0
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