Porum, Oklahoma
Town · Population 611 · #280 in Oklahoma
About Porum
Porum is a tiny community in eastern Oklahoma with an estimated population of 611.
Porum holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.89 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 687 residents per square mile.
📰 Local News
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Oklahoma news on Bless News Daily →What Makes Porum Unique
- The only place in America named Porum — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in eastern Oklahoma, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Oklahoma — one of 846 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Porum
- Porum City Park reviews ★
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🏫 Schools in Porum
- PORUM ES
- PORUM HS
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOklahoma
TypeTown
Population (2024)611
Rank in state#280 of 591
Land area0.89 sq mi
Density687/sq mi
Coordinates35.3571, -95.2634
🌤️ Current Weather
Right now47°F
ConditionsPartly Cloudy
Wind5 mph
Source: National Weather Service