Oki Town in Mizuma County has four neighboring municipalities, including Okawa City and Kurume City. The town has strong ties with Kurume City, with some residents commuting to work from Oki Town in Mizuma County. While not adjacent to Fukuoka City, a small number of residents commute to work or school there. Agriculture is the town's main industry, with rice and rush being cultivated. Oki Town is also adjacent to Okawa City, which is famous for its furniture, and is home to a factory that produces Okawa furniture. Events held in the town include the Hori no Machi Ooki Saru Koi Festival. The town also hosts a toy repair event called the Toy Clinic.