VelmaOK
A town of 590. Public schools that outperform most of Oklahoma.
What makes Velma stand out
The 2 things Velma does most differently from other towns.
590 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Velma’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →- Wilson Varsity Softball @ Velma-Almamaxpreps.com · Sep 26
- Healdton Boys Varsity Basketball @ Velma-Almamaxpreps.com · Sep 25
- Elmore City-Pernell Varsity Football @ Velma-Almamaxpreps.com · Sep 24
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Velma. Another town gets a different order.
Velma’s public schools outperform 72% of Oklahoma districts
The public schools Velma’s kids attend outperform 72% of Oklahoma’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Velma-Alma Es | PK–5 | 211 | A |
| Velma-Alma MS | 6–8 | 90 | C+ |
| Velma-Alma HS | 9–12 | 146 | C+ |
Mild winters, hot summers
Velma has mild winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 95°, a January night drops to 29°, and about 1 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
A typical Velma home is worth about $177K
The typical Velma home is worth about $177,000, up 6.8% in a year, 21% below the Oklahoma typical home.
Typical home value
Most working residents commute out of Velma
Most working residents leave Velma for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Duncan (22%), Oklahoma City (12%) and Ratliff City (6%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
Where working residents work
Crime reported in Velma
9 crimes were reported in Velma in 2025: 7 property and 2 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Velma is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
How healthy Velma is
Velma beats the Oklahoma average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
| What stands out | Velma | OK |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 9.9% | 8% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 20.1% | 16.4% |
| More adults with arthritis | 32.6% | 27.8% |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities.
About Velma
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Velma is a town in Stephens County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Velma had a population of 554.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 554
- Area
- 1.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,043 ft
- ZIP code
- 73491
- Area code
- 580