Ardmore, OK business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Ardmore, OK micropolitan area.
- Population
- 49,1352024 est.
- Establishments
- 1,575CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
Ardmore, OK at a glance
The Ardmore, OK micropolitan area covers 1 county in Oklahoma and had 49,135 residents in July 2024, up 2.4% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 616th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 506th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Carter County, OK | 49,135 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Ardmore, OK's business base
County Business Patterns counted 1,575 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 21,435 people in mid-March with $1.1 billion in annual payroll. That is an average of 13.6 employees per establishment. 53.0% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (271), health care and social assistance (227), and other services (except public administration) (145).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 271 | 3,132 | $95,295,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 227 | 3,395 | $209,291,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 145 | 1,027 | $44,719,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 128 | 2,887 | $54,906,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 122 | 464 | $26,370,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 109 | 688 | $39,874,000 |
| Construction (23) | 107 | 808 | $46,155,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 84 | 681 | $47,428,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 76 | 1,036 | $47,284,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 70 | 2,398 (high noise) | $143,362,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 63 | 969 | $34,919,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 59 | 264 | $12,761,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 37 | 2,942 | $286,988,000 |
| Information (51) | 27 | 235 (high noise) | $11,590,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 18 | 250 | $8,358,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 14 | 86 | $1,961,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 7 | 96 | $10,669,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 7 | 66 (high noise) | $5,283,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 3 | 10 | $338,000 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023, two-digit NAICS sectors. Manufacturing, retail and transportation span several two-digit codes; CBP reports them under 31, 44 and 48.
Business density and team size in Ardmore, OK
Ardmore, OK has 32.1 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 30.4% above the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 13.6 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $52,604 (23.0% below the U.S. $68,342). 53.0% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 4.1% have 50 or more. Most establishments are far smaller than the average suggests, so it pays to price a phone plan at the headcount you actually have rather than the average.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 834 | 53.0% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 327 | 20.8% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 216 | 13.7% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 133 | 8.4% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 64 | 4.1% | 5.4% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Small-business industries in Ardmore, OK
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 71 have a published Census count in Ardmore, OK. The largest are physician practices (48), full-service restaurants (45), and limited-service restaurants (44). Relative to population, nursery, garden center and farm supply stores are the most over-represented: 20.4 per 100,000 residents against 3.9 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician practices | 48 | 297 | 6.2 |
| Full-service restaurants | 45 | 1,534 | 34.1 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 44 | 955 | 21.7 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 31 | 122 | 3.9 |
| Law offices | 27 | — | — |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 26 | 244 | 9.4 |
| Dental offices | 21 | 132 | 6.3 |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 21 | 74 | 3.5 |
| Hotels and motels | 20 | 245 | 12.3 |
| Electrical contractors | 19 | 175 | 9.2 |
| General automotive repair shops | 19 | 87 | 4.6 |
| Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics | 13 | 138 | 10.6 |
| Child day care services | 13 | 123 | 9.5 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 12 | — | — |
| Automotive body, paint and interior repair shops | 12 | — | — |
| Beer, wine and liquor stores | 12 | 47 | 3.9 |
| Chiropractic offices | 11 | 34 | 3.1 |
| Home health care agencies | 11 | — | — |
| Site preparation contractors | 10 | 78 | 7.8 |
| Landscaping services | 10 | 54 | 5.4 |
| Nursery, garden center and farm supply stores | 10 | 92 | 9.2 |
| Family clothing stores | 10 | 166 | 16.6 |
| Optometry practices | 9 | 60 | 6.7 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 9 | 119 | 13.2 |
| Management consulting firms | 9 | — | — |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Which area codes serve Ardmore, OK
The area's named cities and towns have 34 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 580 has the most (100%). Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a business serving several parts of the area can hold a number in each.
| Area code | Exchanges in named places | Share | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 580 | 34 | 100% | Central |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 3 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardmore, OK | 25,064 | 580 | 22 |
| Healdton, OK | 2,376 | 580 | 4 |
| Wilson, OK | 1,445 | 580 | 3 |
Phone costs for a typical Ardmore, OK business
A 14-person team is the benchmark here, the rounded average establishment size in Ardmore, OK. Billed per seat at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026), RingCentral RingEX Core costs $420.00 a month and Ooma Office Pro $349.30. Callata comes to $279.00 a month for 14 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $279.00 | $3,348.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $266.00 | $3,192.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $322.00 | $3,864.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $349.30 | $4,191.60 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $378.00 | $4,536.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $420.00 | $5,040.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Callata in Ardmore, OK
Callata is a business phone system priced at $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user. Callata Office includes up to 3 local business numbers, unlimited inbound calling, 1,500 pooled outbound US and Canada minutes per user each month, a browser softphone that can also ring your cell, voicemail with transcription, call recording with AI summaries, business-hours routing and E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in Ardmore, OK is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
What area codes serve Ardmore, OK?
580, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Ardmore, OK area?
1,575 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Ardmore, OK?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 14-person team that is $279.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $349.30 a month (checked September 28, 2026).