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Bessie
A town of 182 people in Oklahoma
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About Bessie
Town in Oklahoma, United States182Population
0.5 sq miArea
1,558 ftElevation
Bessie is a town in Washita County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Bessie had a population of 182.
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Town numbers
ZIP code73622
Area code580
Living in Bessie
Health in Bessie
Compared with Oklahoma
3worse than OK
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 29 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Cordell Memorial HospitalCordell · 5.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Variety Care ClintonClinton · 8.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Bessie · CMS · HRSAHealth in Bessie →
Natural hazards in Bessie
Moderate
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Bessie →
Climate in Bessie
Full climate →Bessie has chilly winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 96°, a January night drops to 26°, and about 6 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
52° / 28°Winter
73° / 47°Spring
94° / 69°Summer
74° / 49°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Bessie →
Libraries near Bessie
See all →Nearest: Cordell Public LibraryCordell · 6.6 miles · 52 hrs a week
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