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A city of 2,212 people in Oklahoma

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About Commerce

City in Oklahoma, United States

1918Established

2,271Population

0.8 sq miArea

810 ftElevation

Commerce is a city in Ottawa County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Commerce had a population of 2,271.

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ZIP code74339

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Living in Commerce

Housing in Commerce

$75K▼ 2.1% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Commerce home is worth about $75,000, down 2.1% in a year, 67% below the Oklahoma typical home.

Only 1 sale in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Commerce

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Commerce's police department reported only 2023, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Commerce 1.8

Oklahoma 4.2

U.S. 3.9

Property crime per 1,000

Commerce 13.6

Oklahoma 21.9

U.S. 19.5

FBI crime data, 2023 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Commerce

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Most working residents leave Commerce for work: only 11% work in town. The top destinations are Miami (32%), Tulsa (5%) and Joplin (4%). Half commute less than 6 miles.

Miami

32%

Tulsa

Joplin, MO

Baxter Springs, KS

11%Work in townlive and work in Commerce 6 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 631Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Commerce →

Health in Commerce

D⁻

Health Grade D−

Healthier than 2% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Oklahoma

20worse than OK

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 12 are too close to call.

Conditions 7▼ 5 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 4▼ 3 close Mind 3▼ 2 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

27.5%More older adults who have lost all their teethOK 16.4% · worse 31%More adults facing food insecurityOK 18.5% · worse 13.2%More adults with COPDOK 8% · worse

Care nearby

Integris Miami HospitalMiami · 4.4 mi · ER

Commerce Community Health CenterCommerce · 0.4 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 Commerce · CMS · HRSAHealth in Commerce →

Natural hazards in Commerce

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 72% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🧊 Ice storms🌵 Drought

0Does Commerce flood?no paid flood claims on record 10Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Commerce

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Commerce →

Climate in Commerce

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Commerce has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 26°, and about 7 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

49° / 28°Winter

69° / 47°Spring

89° / 68°Summer

71° / 48°Fall

How much snow does Commerce get?About 7 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 27, with the last in spring around Apr 6.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Schools in Commerce

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School Grade C+

The public schools Commerce’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 65% of Oklahoma’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

DistrictCOMMERCESchools3

Alexander Es C-Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 447 students Commerce MS C+Middle · Grades 6–8 · 173 students Commerce HS B-High · Grades 9–12 · 217 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within OK. Ratings are from neighbors.