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Military bases in Oklahoma: installations, personnel and BAH
The major military installations in Oklahoma in our directory, with 2026 housing allowance and Defense Manpower Data Center personnel counts by branch.
Data vintage: DMDC personnel as of August 31, 2026 (compared with September 30, 2025); BAH effective January 1, 2026; HUD FY2026 fair market rents. Last checked 2026-10-27 by The CompareTheData team.
Data: DMDC, DTMO and HUD. Jump to sources · Methodology
Key takeaways
- Oklahoma hosts 21,541 active-duty members, the 14th most of any state, plus 13,206 Guard and reserve members and 23,783 DoD civilians (August 31, 2026).
- The Army is the largest branch here (13,367 active duty, 62% of the state's total).
- Active-duty personnel changed by +662 (+3.2%) since September 30, 2025.
- Among the 3 bases in our directory here, 2026 BAH for an E-5 with dependents ranges from $1,233 at Fort Sill to $1,644 at Tinker Air Force Base.
Military bases in Oklahoma
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| Base | Branch | Nearest city | BAH E-5 with dependents | BAH E-5 without | BAH O-3 with dependents | HUD fair market rent, 2BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altus Air Force Base | Air Force | Altus | $1,254 | $1,032 | $1,833 | $937 |
| Fort Sill | Army | Lawton | $1,233 | $1,092 | $1,758 | $1,001 |
| Tinker Air Force Base | Air Force | Oklahoma City | $1,644 | $1,365 | $1,974 | $1,244 |
Active-duty personnel in Oklahoma by branch
| Branch | Active duty | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Army | 13,367 | 62.1% |
| Air Force | 5,999 | 27.8% |
| Navy | 1,696 | 7.9% |
| Marine Corps | 448 | 2.1% |
| Coast Guard | 24 | 0.1% |
| Space Force | 7 | 0.0% |
How to read these numbers
- The base list covers major installations we profile, not every DoD site in Oklahoma.
- Personnel counts are statewide and include members at sites not listed here.
Common questions
How many military bases are in Oklahoma?
Our directory covers 3 major installations in Oklahoma: Altus Air Force Base, Fort Sill, Tinker Air Force Base. Official DoD inventories also list smaller sites, reserve centers and Guard facilities.
How many active-duty military are in Oklahoma?
21,541 as of August 31, 2026 (DMDC), ranking 14 of 50 states and D.C.
Which branch has the most members in Oklahoma?
The Army, with 13,367 active-duty members. Next is the Air Force (5,999).
What is BAH in Oklahoma in 2026?
For an E-5 with dependents, from $1,233 to $1,644 a month at the bases listed here. See all 2026 BAH rates.
Related
Sources
- DMDC, Military and Civilian Personnel by Service and Location (by state), August 2026 and September 2025. as of August 31, 2026; prior September 30, 2025.
- Defense Travel Management Office, 2026 BAH rates (ASCII file, all locations and pay grades). effective January 1, 2026.
- HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026.