Broken Bow is a city in McCurtain County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 4,228 at the 2020 census. It is named after Broken Bow, Nebraska, the former hometown of the city's founders, the Dierks brothers.
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Broken Bow, Oklahoma, operates under a Council-Manager form of government with a five-member City Council, including the mayor and vice-mayor. Council meetings are held monthly, ensuring effective governance. The city prioritizes public safety with a well-equipped Fire and Rescue Department and an active Police Department dedicated to protecting residents.
Recreational opportunities include a 40-acre park with a stocked fishing pond, sports courts, a splash pad, and a youth complex with multiple baseball and softball fields. Nearby attractions like Broken Bow Lake and Beavers Bend State Park further enhance outdoor activities.
The city also supports local businesses with its own electric utility and an industrial site with rail access. Major trucking companies operate in the area, helping transport finished wood products, contributing to economic growth. With strong leadership, essential services, and vibrant recreation, Broken Bow offers a balanced and thriving community.
About Broken Bow
City of Broken Bow
Climate
Average Annual Temperature
63°
Average Annual Rainfall
50"
Average Annual Snowfall
4"
Location
Distance from Dallas
171 miles
Distance from Oklahoma City
207 miles
Distance from Tulsa
209 miles
City Brief
History
The land that would become Broken Bow was owned by the Choctaw tribe prior to being settled by colonizers. Growing around a lumber company started by two brothers, Broken Bow had a population of 1,983, just a decade after its incorporation in 1911. The city lies within the Little Dixie region of Oklahoma, an area originally settled largely by Southerners seeking a new start following the American Civil War.
At the time of its founding, Broken Bow was located in Bok Tuklo County of the Apukshunubbee District, one of three administrative super-regions of the Choctaw Nation.