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Achille, Oklahoma Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Achille is 500, with a gender distribution of 48% male and 52% female. The population has remained stable over the years, with minimal growth due to its rural location and small-town appeal.

City Facts

  • Founded: Early 1900s
  • County: Bryan County
  • Land Area: 1.1 square miles
  • Population Density: 455 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 580
  • Zip Code: 74720

Geography and Location

Achille is a small rural town located in southern Oklahoma, near the Texas border. It is part of Bryan County, situated approximately 15 miles south of Durant, the county seat, and about 120 miles north of Dallas, Texas. Achille is surrounded by farmland and open plains, typical of the region, where agriculture plays a significant role in the local economy. The town’s location offers a quiet, rural lifestyle, with access to nearby cities for employment and services. Its proximity to Lake Texoma, one of the largest reservoirs in the United States, provides recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, and camping. Despite its small size, Achille is a close-knit community with a strong rural heritage.

Demographics

Median resident age: 33.2 years
Median household income: $19,875
Median house value: $38,400

Population by Race

Races in Achille:

  • White Non-Hispanic (71.1%)
  • American Indian (27.5%)
  • Two or more races (5.3%)
  • Hispanic (0.6%)

Ancestries: United States (31.2%), Irish (4.2%), Scottish (2.4%), English (2.0%), German (1.4%).

Elevation: 685 feet

Land area: 0.4 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Achille

  • High school or higher: 67.1%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 5.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.0%
  • Unemployed: 8.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 32.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Achille town

  • Never married: 17.7%
  • Now married: 56.1%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 7.6%
  • Divorced: 17.4%

0.6% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +29 (+6.1%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Achille:

  • TEXOMA MEDICAL CENTER (about 15 miles; DENISON, TX)
  • TEXOMA MEDICAL CTR RESTORATIVE CARE (about 15 miles; DENISON, TX)
  • MEDICAL CTR OF SOUTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA (about 15 miles; DURANT, OK)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Achille:

  • COX FLD (about 67 miles; PARIS, TX; Abbreviation: PRX)
  • DALLAS LOVE FIELD (about 76 miles; DALLAS, TX; Abbreviation: DAL)
  • DALLAS/FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL (about 80 miles; DALLAS-FORT WORTH, TX; Abbreviation: DFW)

Other public-use airports nearest to Achille:

  • EAKER FIELD (about 7 miles; DURANT, OK; Abbreviation: DUA)
  • LAKE TEXOMA STATE PARK (about 20 miles; KINGSTON, OK; Abbreviation: F31)
  • SHERMAN MUNI (about 21 miles; SHERMAN, TX; Abbreviation: SWI)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Achille:

  • SOUTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 12 miles; DURANT, OK; Full-time enrollment: 3,165)
  • GRAYSON COUNTY COLLEGE (about 15 miles; DENISON, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,082)
  • COLLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE-CENTRAL PARK (about 48 miles; MCKINNEY, TX; Full-time enrollment: 7,514)
  • TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY-COMMERCE (about 53 miles; COMMERCE, TX; Full-time enrollment: 4,998)
  • NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE (about 54 miles; GAINESVILLE, TX; Full-time enrollment: 3,018)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS (about 65 miles; RICHARDSON, TX; Full-time enrollment: 7,695)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS (about 66 miles; DENTON, TX; Full-time enrollment: 21,673)

Schools

Public high school in Achille:

  • ACHILLE HS (Students: 139; Location: 201 N 5TH AVENUE; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Achille:

  • ACHILLE ES (Students: 170; Location: 201 N 5TH AVENUE; Grades: PK – 08)
  • YUBA ES (Students: 128; Location: 101 YUBA LANE; Grades: PK – 08)

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