1922 · PrestonArea · Wikimedia Commons
Colbert’s story
Colbert in pictures
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
- 1922PrestonArea
- 2004OKMap-doton-Colbert
ColbertOK
A town of 1,277. Nearly 57.6% of it is conserved land.
Population
1,277
−9.9% since 2010
Typical home
$192K
−1.7% in a year
Household income
$46K
median
Median age
43.4
years
Jobs based here
351
Balanced
What makes Colbert stand out
The 3 things Colbert does most differently from other towns.
0 miof trails
Outdoors
57.6% conserved land
0.0 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves
57.6% of the town is conserved land.
100 U.S. towns● Colbert
Health
95% of U.S. towns are healthier
on CDC estimates
Better than OK on 2 measures, worse on 14.
100 U.S. towns● Colbert
Safety
Safer than 30%
of U.S. towns we grade
Safety Grade C. FBI data, crimes reported to police.
Small town
1,277 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
CaleraColbert
Colbert’s report card
Outdoors0 miof trails · 57.6% conservedHealthDHealthier than 5% of U.S. townsSafetyCLess crime than 30% of U.S. townsClimate94°/33°Summer high · winter low · 2″ snowSchoolsBBeats 64% of OK districtsCommute12 miHalf of commuters travel lessHazards62/100High risk of storm & flood damageHousing$192K14% below the OK typical home
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The data
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Outdoors
Nearly a third of Colbert is conserved land
0.0 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
57.6%conserved
57.6%
conserved · 503 of 873 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Colbert City Park | — | 20 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Health
Healthier than 5% of U.S. towns
Colbert beats the Oklahoma average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 14.
DHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
2 better16 too close to call14 worse
| What stands out | Colbert | OK |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 11.4% | 14% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.8% | 76.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 12.3% | 8% |
Texoma Medical Center
8.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
18th
percentile among OK towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 30% of U.S. towns
Colbert reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 70% report less.
CSafety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Colbert1.8
Oklahoma4.1
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Colbert16.9
Oklahoma18.4
U.S.15.5
30th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
39th
percentile among OK towns
2
violent crimes reported in 2025
19
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Colbert has mild winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 94°, a January night drops to 33°, and about 2 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
2″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter34–55°
Spring52–74°
Summer71–92°
Fall53–76°
Nov 12
typical first frost
Mar 19
typical last frost
+0.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Schools
Colbert’s public schools outperform 64% of Oklahoma districts
The public schools Colbert’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 64% of Oklahoma’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
BSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward Es West | PK–3 | 336 | C |
| Ward Es East | 4–6 | 165 | A− |
| Colbert MS | 7–8 | 121 | D |
| Colbert HS | 9–12 | 215 | C |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OK on state tests and graduationAll 4 schools →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Colbert
Most working residents leave Colbert for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Durant (34%), Denison (10%) and Oklahoma City (8%). Half commute less than 12 miles.
4%work in town
Where working residents work
In Colbert4%
Durant34%
Denison10%
Oklahoma City8%
Sherman6%
12 mi
median commute distance
351
jobs based in Colbert
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
High risk, with tornadoes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 62% of U.S. communities.
62risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
TornadoesInland floodingHeat waves
1
paid flood claims since 2015
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Housing
A typical Colbert home is worth about $192K
The typical Colbert home is worth about $192,000, down 1.7% in a year, 14% below the Oklahoma typical home.
$192KZillow home value
Typical home value
Colbert$192K
Oklahoma$223K
−1.7%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
About Colbert
Town in Oklahoma, US
Colbert is a town in Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Colbert had a population of 1,027. It was incorporated in 1939.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,027
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 663 ft
- ZIP code
- 74733
- Area code
- 580