At a glance
The basics about Comanche Nation, Oklahoma. Facts we cannot confirm yet are left out, not guessed.
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Land and area
- Tribal office
- 584 NW Bingo Road, Lawton, Oklahoma 73507
- Region
- BIA Southern Plains Region, Anadarko Agency
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Language
Comanche
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Government
Chairman Forrest Tahdooahnippah
- Elected
- May 9, 2026
- Next election
- May 1, 2028
- Recognition
- Federally recognized
- Main line
- (580) 492-4988
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Economy and sources of income
- Comanche Cache Casino · Gaming operation
- Comanche Gift Shop Offers · Gift shop
- Comanche Nation Casino · Gaming operation
- Comanche Nation Travel Plaza. · Gaming operation
- Comanche Red River Casino · Gaming operation
- Comanche Spur Casino · Gaming operation
- Comanche Star Casino · Gaming operation
- War Pony Casino · Gaming operation
About Comanche Nation, Oklahoma
Comanche Nation, Oklahoma is a federally recognized tribe in Oklahoma. The current Chairman is Forrest Tahdooahnippah. Members can find help with food, housing, scholarships and child care through the offices on record for Comanche Nation, Oklahoma. Languages named: Comanche. Comanche Nation, Oklahoma lists 8 Nation-owned businesses on this site.
Last checked October 28, 2026.
Explore
Eligibility depends on recognition status. Benefit areas (marked below) show only the programs that can apply to a Nation with this status: Federally recognized. Check eligibility with the program itself. WiseTribal reports official sources and does not decide who qualifies. This is not legal advice.
- Government and contacts Tribal office in Lawton, Chairman Forrest Tahdooahnippah, main phone (580) 492-4988
- Services Child Care and Development Fund (Tribal lead agencies), through the Child Care Programs (Subsidy Assistance) Office; Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) eligibility by status
- Health 70 Indian Health Service facilities in Oklahoma eligibility by status
- Housing Housing Improvement Program, through the BIA Anadarko Agency Opening soon
- Businesses Comanche Cache Casino, Comanche Gift Shop Offers and more
- Events Events: View Full Calendar Opening soon
- Lands and map Tribal office on the map, Lawton
Help available near Comanche Nation, Oklahoma
Each card opens a page on this site with who qualifies, how to apply, the right office and the links, never just an agency home page.
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Food help
Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
Food Distribution U.S. Department of Agriculture (Food and Nutrition Service) See who qualifies and how to apply → -
Housing help
Housing Improvement Program
Anadarko Agency (405) 247-6677 Bureau of Indian Affairs (Division of Human Services) See who qualifies and how to apply → -
Financial aid and scholarships
General Assistance
Anadarko Agency (405) 247-6677 Bureau of Indian Affairs (Division of Human Services) See who qualifies and how to apply → -
Child care and early learning
Child Care and Development Fund (Tribal lead agencies)
Child Care Programs (Subsidy Assistance) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Office of Child Care) See who qualifies and how to apply →
Rules and amounts change. Check with the office.
Services and departments
Each card opens its own page on this site. Who it is for, how to apply, hours and contact are shown as the Nation's website states them.
Other services
4-
Program
Grasshopper Program
The elder must be the head of the household.
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Department
Caregivers Program
Includes Caregivers Program Guidelines and Angel Services Guidelines.
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Department
Prescription Assistance
Includes Prescription Assistance Applications and Prescription Assistance Guidelines.
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Department
Reintegration Program
Includes Reintegration Departmental Services and Adult Reentry Program-Adults.
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Child care
1Health
2Education
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Department
Higher Education
Who it is for: Adult Vocational Training – provides financial assistance to enrolled Comanche tribal members who are attending accredited vo...
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Department
Vocational Rehabilitation
Education/Training fees and tuition
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Department
Youth Services
Includes About Youth Services and Youth Services Guidelines.
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Family and social
2Government
2Jobs and business
1Safety
2Also listed
These are on the Nation's website, but it does not say yet who they are for or how to get them. Each opens a short page.
- Veterans
- Annual General Council Meeting
- Cbc
- Comanche Residential Youth Shelter (CRYS)
- Communications
- Fire Program/EMS
- Fitness Center
- Human Resources
- Information Technology (IT)
- Injury Prevention
- Native American Graves Protection & Repatriation Act (NAGPRA)
- Prevention & Recovery
- Public Information Office (PIO)
- Tribal Court
- Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO)
- Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center
- Elders Day
- Homecoming Powwow
- Records Request
- Out-of-Area Service Directory
- Tax Commission Closure 10.16.26 Read More
- Legal Aid Clinic - September 2026 10:00am
- Tribal Administrator's Open Door Office Hours 1:00pm
- Puhihwi Program Meeting 10:00am
- Legal Aid Clinic - October 2026 10:00am
- Elder Council Meeting 10:00am
- Housing Authority Meeting 10:00am
- About Environmental Programs
- Environmental Programs Services Cont.
- Environmental Programs Guidelines
- Capital Improvement
- Reception
- Missing and Murdered Indigenous People
- Gravel Tinhorn
- Transit
Indian Health Service facilities in Oklahoma
Call before you go. Hours and services change. Distances are straight-line miles from the Nation, not driving miles.
- Lawton Indian Hospital Hospital · IHS 1515 North Lawrie Tatum Road, Lawton, OK 73507 (580) 354-5000 7 miles
- Anadarko Indian Health Center Health Center · IHS 201 Parker McKenzie Drive, Anadarko, OK 73005 (405) 247-7900 26 miles
- Carnegie Indian Health Center Health Center · IHS 212 E 4th St, Carnegie, OK 73015 (580) 654-1100 28 miles
- El Reno Indian Health Center Health Center · IHS 1801 Parkview Drive, El Reno, OK 73036 (405) 234-8400 60 miles
Nearby Comanche Nation, Oklahoma
Within about 50 miles, from official lists and approved listings.
Other Nations nearby
- Apache Tribe of Oklahoma 25 miles away
Health clinics
- Lawton Indian Hospital (580) 354-5000 7 miles away
- Anadarko Indian Health Center (405) 247-7900 26 miles away
- Carnegie Indian Health Center (580) 654-1100 28 miles away
Distances are straight-line miles, not driving routes. A business is listed only after it is approved. Check with a clinic or place before you go.
Native-owned businesses near Comanche Nation, Oklahoma
Within about 20 miles of Comanche Nation, Oklahoma.
- All 28
- Construction 9
- Professional and technical services 4
- Business support and cleaning services 2
- Health and social services 1
- Public administration 1
- Real estate and rentals 1
- Transportation 1
- Other kinds of business 9
Construction 9
- Artillery Ridge Services LLC Native-owned 6 miles away
- Miltex, LLC Native-owned 8 miles away
- Ashford International LLC Native-owned 8 miles away
- Comanche Nation Construction, LLC Native-owned 8 miles away
- Numunu Martinez Jv, LLC Native-owned 8 miles away
- Fsa Construction, LLC Native-owned 8 miles away
Professional and technical services 4
- Precise Building Performance LLC Native-owned 7 miles away
- Nation Health LLC Native-owned 8 miles away
- Fsa Engineering LLC Native-owned 8 miles away
- Numunu Enterprises Technology, LLC Native-owned 8 miles away
Business support and cleaning services 2
- Lawton Cleaning Services LLC Native-owned 7 miles away
- Lawton Septic Tank & Storm Shelter Inc Native-owned 10 miles away
Health and social services 1
See all Health and social services near Comanche Nation, Oklahoma →Public administration 1
See all Public administration near Comanche Nation, Oklahoma →Real estate and rentals 1
See all Real estate and rentals near Comanche Nation, Oklahoma →Transportation 1
See all Transportation near Comanche Nation, Oklahoma →Other kinds of business 9
- N8V Generation Inc Native-owned 7 miles away
- Becker Funeral Home Inc Native-owned 7 miles away
- Comanche Language Cultural Preservat Native-owned 8 miles away
- Scilfast, Inc. Native-owned 8 miles away
- Neighborhood Hospice, LLC Native-owned 8 miles away
- Elgin Indian Education Committee Inc Native-owned 8 miles away
Quick facts
- State
- Oklahoma
Leadership
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Forrest TahdooahnippahChairman
From the Nation's website · last checked Oct 28, 2026
Contact
Main office
- Address
- 584 NW Bingo Road, Lawton, Oklahoma 73507
- Phone
- (580) 492-4988
- BIA agency
- Anadarko Agency
- More
- Contact page(opens the official site in a new tab)
Departments
- Anadarko Agency (405) 247-6677
- Child Care Programs (Subsidy Assistance)(opens the official site in a new tab)
- Food Distribution(opens the official site in a new tab)
- Law Enforcement(opens the official site in a new tab)
- Bids and RFPs(opens the official site in a new tab) (580) 492-3240
- How to Apply or Schedule Transport(opens the official site in a new tab) (580) 360-0456
From the Nation's website, official program lists and the BIA Tribal Leaders Directory · last checked Oct 28, 2026
Recognition and region
- Name
- Comanche Nation, Oklahoma
- Recognition status
- Federally recognized (listed in the Federal Register notice of January 30, 2026)
- BIA region
- Southern Plains
About this Nation
- Treaties
- Treaty of Tehuacana Creek, Treaty of Medicine Lodge
- Language
- Comanche
Some facts above come from Wikipedia. Only plain facts are used; none of its text is copied.
The Nation can ask us to change or remove this. Contact us
Office location
See the office location on OpenStreetMap
Pin from the U.S. Census Geocoder, using the office address on file.
Quick answers
Short answers drawn from the verified facts on this page. A question is shown only when we have a verified answer.
- Who is the current leader of Comanche Nation, Oklahoma?
- The current Chairman of Comanche Nation, Oklahoma is Forrest Tahdooahnippah.
- Where is Comanche Nation, Oklahoma located?
- Comanche Nation, Oklahoma is located in Oklahoma. Its BIA region is Southern Plains.
- Is Comanche Nation, Oklahoma federally recognized?
- Yes. Comanche Nation, Oklahoma is a federally recognized tribe.
- What is the official website of Comanche Nation, Oklahoma?
- The official website of Comanche Nation, Oklahoma is www.comanchenation.com.
- What help is available near Comanche Nation, Oklahoma?
- Local offices on record for Comanche Nation, Oklahoma: Food help, Housing help, Financial aid and scholarships and Child care and early learning. Rules and amounts change. Check with the office.
- What programs does Comanche Nation, Oklahoma offer?
- Comanche Nation, Oklahoma lists 9 programs on this page.
- Which languages are named for Comanche Nation, Oklahoma?
- The languages named for Comanche Nation, Oklahoma are: Comanche.
- What is near Comanche Nation, Oklahoma?
- Listed near Comanche Nation, Oklahoma: 1 other Tribal Nation within 50 miles and 3 health clinics within 50 miles.
Recognition status history
- Federally recognized · listed in the Federal Register notice of January 30, 2026
About this page
- Where this comes from
- Official federal lists and the Nation's own website, checked again every month.
- Page last updated
- Wording
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Sources
- www.comanchenation.com(opens an outside site in a new tab) The Nation's own website: the first place to look.
- BIA Tribal Leaders Directory(opens the official site in a new tab) Office contacts and leadership, from the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
- U.S. Census Bureau(opens an outside site in a new tab) Land area, population of the land area and map points.
- Wikipedia(opens an outside site in a new tab) Facts only; none of its text is copied (Wikipedia text is CC BY-SA).
Next steps
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