Off-grid site report

Latimer County, OK

34.9230, -95.3250 · 676 ft elevation

Read this before you act on anything below. This is my researched starting point for Latimer County, OK, not legal advice and not a guarantee. Rules change, and the deciding facts on any specific parcel (setbacks, perc results, overlay districts, deed restrictions, road frontage) live at the county or town office, not in any database. Before you buy land or build, confirm the current rules directly with the local zoning and health offices - the sources on this page tell you exactly who to call.

The local rulesLatimer County, OK

Zoning & raw-land occupancy

Varies locallyNo published Latimer County zoning ordinance was found; the county has the option under Oklahoma law to zone unincorporated land but doesn't appear to have done so. Incorporated towns like Wilburton, Red Oak, and Talihina have their own separate zoning authority. source

Dwellings, tiny homes & RVs

Unclear - verifyNo Latimer County rule on tiny homes, RVs, or minimum dwelling size was found; this is not confirmed, and town rules would differ from unincorporated county land.

Building permits & codes

RestrictedOklahoma administrative rule (State Fire Marshal's Office) requires a building permit from the Fire Marshal in any area where no local authority has taken on permitting; no evidence Latimer County has assumed that role itself. source

Septic & composting toilets

RestrictedOklahoma DEQ regulates all onsite sewage systems statewide under its on-site sewage program, requiring permits, certified installers, and certified soil profile tests; the Latimer County Health Department is the local coordination point. source

Greywater reuse

Generally allowedNo Latimer County ordinance on greywater was found, so the state baseline applies without added local restriction.

Rainwater harvesting

Generally allowedNo Latimer County ordinance on rainwater harvesting was found, so state law controls with no added local restriction.

Private wells & water rights

Generally allowedNo Latimer County well ordinance was found; domestic wells fall under Oklahoma groundwater law and Oklahoma Water Resources Board exemptions.

Living disconnected from utilities

Varies locallyNo Latimer County ordinance requiring grid, water, or sewer hookup was found for unincorporated areas, but this is inferred from absence of documentation rather than confirmed policy, and towns may set their own rules.

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Sun30-year normals

Peak-sun hours, annual average: 5.2 hrs/day
Worst month (sizes an off-grid array): 3.9 hrs/day
Yearly output per 1 kW of panels: 1,451 kWh

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Weather1991-2020

Precipitation: 49 in/yr
Heating degree days: 3,200 (moderate)
Frost-free season: Apr 5 to Oct 29

How far help isstraight-line

Hospital Choctaw Nation Health Care Center: 17.9 mi
Fire station Quinton Fire Department: 14.1 mi
Hardware store Southeast True Value Hardware: 0.5 mi
Grocery Roy's Cardinal Discount Foods: 0.5 mi

From OpenStreetMap. Road miles will be longer, often much longer in hill country.

Plan this spot

These open with this location's real numbers already filled in (ZIP 74578).

Size a solar system Heat loss & insulation Firewood per winter Rainwater harvest Garden size Panel tilt

Sources: US Census Bureau geocoder; NLR PVWatts v8 (solar); NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 climate normals (nearest station) or Open-Meteo (ZIP-centroid) for weather; Open-Elevation; OpenStreetMap contributors. Public data retrieved Aug 22, 2026; agencies update their layers on their own schedules. Planning data, not a survey or legal advice.