Oklahoma’s Cozy Small Towns That Shine In The Fall

Recently, WalletHub released a study of the best small cities across America. A few Oklahoma towns made the list but the results left us wondering if they truly captured what makes our state's small towns so special.

While cities like Lawton and Edmond might be considered "small" to the rest of the world, Oklahomans know that the real gems are tucked farther away in smaller communities. These are the towns with charm and character that you won't find anywhere else.

If there's one season where their charm truly shines, it's fall. From fiery foliage and scenic drives and historic main streets, these towns aren't just worth the drive - they're some of the best places to experience autumn in the state.

WalletHub study says that Oklahoma has nine of the best small towns in the country.

Out of all of the truly small towns in Oklahoma, many of those that were mentioned in the WalletHub study took us by surprise; mainly because these towns aren't really small, compared to some of our local favorites.

According to WalletHub, some of the safest, economically healthy and best towns for education and quality of life are:

• Yukon, Oklahoma
• Edmond, Oklahoma
• Moore, Oklahoma
• Owasso, Oklahoma
• Bixby, Oklahoma
• Bartlesville, Oklahoma
• Stillwater, Oklahoma
• Lawton, Oklahoma
• Muskogee, Oklahoma

While those mentions were a nice nod, locals know that the real gems aren't found in national studies - they're the towns with historic charm, homey main streets, and a little extra magic when autumn rolls in.

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Even smaller towns in Oklahoma with incredible autumn views.

Some people say that small towns have less than 10,000 people and others claim there's less than 2,500. In Oklahoma, most of our small towns have between 1,000 to 10,000 people in around 168 different communities across the state, according to smalltownresearch.org.

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Autumn is usually when the locals start to decorate their businesses, homes and even main street with gorgeous lights and fall favorites like pumpkins and scarecrows. The following towns usually have nearby pumpkin patches, forestry and foliage that add to the autumn experience.