Chewey, OK — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Adair County · Oklahoma
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Chewey based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
435
2023 ACS
Median Income
$68,333
2023
Median Home Value
$109,700
2023
Median Rent
N/A
2023
Median Age
22.7
Unemployment
0.0%
Cost of Living Index
83.0
100 = national avg
Chewey is a city in Adair County, Oklahoma, with a population of 435 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Chewey is one of the communities in Oklahoma.
The median household income in Chewey is $68,333, and the median home value is $109,700. The cost of living index is 83.0 (where 100 = national average). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and the median age is 22.7 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
435
Male
314
72.2%
Female
121
27.8%
Median Age
22.7
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
7.6%
High School or Higher
23.4%
Foreign Born
6.9%
Veterans
1.8%
Married
21.8%
Avg Household Size
1.9
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.682
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
46.4%
Foreign Born
6.9%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
7.8%
34 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
92.2%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
423
English Only
89.4%
#1 Non-English Language
Vietnamese
30 speakers
Limited English
7.1%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
92.9%
Limited English Proficiency
7.1%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
8
1.8% of population
Disability Rate
0.0%
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
8
100.0%
Disability Status
Without Disability
8
Disability Rate
0.0%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
109
#1 Ancestry
English
8.3% (36)
#2 Ancestry
Scotch-Irish
7.8% (34)
#3 Ancestry
German
5.3% (23)
Top 5 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
114
Family Households
49
43.0%
Married Couples
49
43.0%
Non-Family Households
65
57.0%
Children Under 18
Total Children
49
In Married Couple
49
100.0%
With Single Mother
0
0.0%
With Single Father
0
0.0%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$86,719
Married Couple Income
$86,719
Avg Family Size
1.9
Avg Non-Family Size
4.5
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
0
Grandparents Responsible
0
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$68,333
-7% vs national
Per Capita Income
$23,382
-37% vs national
Poverty Rate
36.8%
+171% vs national
Gini Index
0.3102
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
0.0%
-100% vs national
SNAP Recipients
0.0%
of households
How Chewey Compares
Chewey vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Chewey is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Chewey, OK has a median household income of $68,333, making it the 12,883rd highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Chewey has a higher median household income than 54% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Chewey, OK has a per capita income of $23,382, making it the 23,759th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Chewey has a higher per capita income than 16% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Chewey, OK has a poverty rate of 36.8%, making it the 1,777th highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Chewey has a higher poverty rate than 94% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Chewey, OK has a unemployment rate of 0.0%, making it the 24,264th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Chewey has a higher unemployment rate than 22% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Chewey. The median household income here is $68,333.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
-100% vs OK avg
Labor Force
161
Employed
161
Mean Commute
18 min
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
7.6%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
23.4%
of adults 25+
Median Age
22.7
Work from Home
0.0%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Oklahoma metro area
Highest-Paying Job
Registered Nurses
Top Median Wage
$81.2K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
83.0
100 = national avg
-17.0 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$36,524
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$86,330
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$714
per month
2 Bedroom
$937
per month
The median household income in Chewey, OK is $68,333, which is 6.7% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $23,382. The poverty rate of 36.8% is higher than the OK state average of 18.5%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.3102, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, compared to the state average of 5.0%. The labor force is 161. 7.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 18 minutes, with 0.0% working from home. About 54.7% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 83.0, which is 17.0% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 54.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $36,524 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Chewey vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Chewey is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Chewey, OK has a median home value of $109,700, making it the 20,942nd highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Chewey has a higher median home value than 25% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$109,700
Median Rent
N/A
Total Housing Units
156
Vacancy Rate
26.9%
Owner Occupied
93.0%
Renter Occupied
7.0%
Median Property Tax
$645
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$433
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$645
per year
Effective Tax Rate
0.59%
of home value
Median Home Value
$109,700
Estimated Mean Tax
$821
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($645) by the median home value ($109,700). In Chewey, OK, this works out to an effective rate of 0.59%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The median home value in Chewey, OK is $109,700. About 93.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1991. There are 156 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $645. The effective tax rate is 0.59%, below the national average.
Crime data is not yet available for Chewey. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
53.8
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
43.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
77.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
2.0
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
29
Public Assistance
$1.6M
Individual Assistance
$717K
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
15 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
Showing 20 of 33 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
25
Total Claims Paid
$1,058,627
Avg Claim Payout
$42,345
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$1,306,534
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.31
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 2 | $1,286,534 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $20,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Chewey has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, wildfire, heat wave. The area has had 29 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (15 declarations). 25 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,579,509 in public assistance recovery funding. $716,716 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
46.9%
10.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.7%
3.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.2%
6.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.7%
1.1pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
42.8%
Arthritis
35.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
30.0%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
20.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.7%
Loneliness
34.3%
Lack of Support
27.5%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
46.5%
Mobility
24.8%
Cognitive
20.9%
Hearing
12.5%
Vision
9.1%
Self-Care
6.6%
Independent Living
13.4%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Chewey has an obesity rate of 46.9%, which is 10.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.7%, 3.2pp above the national average. About 11.7% of adults lack health insurance. 79.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
15.5 mi
Siloam Springs Regional Hospit...
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siloam Springs Regional Hospital | 15.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Cherokee Nation W W Hastings Indian Hospital | 18.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Memorial Hospital | 21.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Springwoods Behavioral Health Services | 24.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Ozarks Community Hospital Of Gravette | 25.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | Yes |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Mean Commute
18 min
-21% vs national
Drive Alone
54.7%
-31% vs national
Work From Home
0.0%
-100% vs national
Carpool
0.0%
Walk
45.3%
How Chewey's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
The average commute in Chewey, OK is 18 minutes, which is 21.4% below the national average of 23 minutes. 54.7% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 45.3% walk to work.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
64.9%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
59.7%
of households
No Internet
28.1%
of households
Total Households
114
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
71.9%
of households
Smartphone
62.3%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
57.0%
of households
Tablet
37.7%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
12.2¢
per kWh
-36% vs Under 10,000 avg
Commercial Rate
8.9¢
per kWh
-42% vs Under 10,000 avg
Industrial Rate
5.8¢
per kWh
-51% vs Under 10,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$132
residential
-10% vs Under 10,000 avg
28% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Oklahoma averages 12.2¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $132. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Chewey vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (Under 10,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
64.9% of households in Chewey have broadband internet access. 59.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 28.1% of households have no internet access. 14.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Chewey is located in Adair County, OK. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Chewey.
Election Overview
Source: Adair County (2024)2024 Winner
Republican
Dem Votes
1,289
17.8%
GOP Votes
5,860
80.8%
Total Votes
7,256
Margin
R+63.0%
Shift from 2020
R+3.9pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,289 | 5,860 | 7,256 | 17.8% | 80.8% | R+63.0 |
| 2020 | 1,387 | 5,585 | 7,108 | 19.5% | 78.6% | R+59.1 |
| 2016 | 1,374 | 4,753 | 6,468 | 21.2% | 73.5% | R+52.2 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Adair County recorded 7,256 total votes. Republicans won the county with 80.8% of the vote compared to 17.8% for Democrats, a margin of R+63.0%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+3.9pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Adair County has shifted 10.8 percentage points toward Republicans.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
7
Total Population
15,520
Avg Median Income
$44,347
Avg Home Value
-$95,142,452
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74338 | 5,306 | $59,167 | $117,400 | $749 | 141.1 |
| 74347 | 2,513 | $39,973 | $93,600 | $825 | 52.4 |
| 74359 | 298 | $45,000 | $68,300 | $625 | 2.2 |
| 74368 | 88 | $36,750 | N/A | N/A | 1.0 |
| 74457 | 241 | $36,250 | $169,400 | N/A | 72.2 |
| 74964 | 2,110 | $43,375 | $113,500 | $856 | 79.1 |
| 74965 | 4,964 | $49,913 | $107,300 | $608 | 111.7 |
Chewey, OK has 7 ZIP codes with a combined population of 15,520. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $44,347. The average median home value is -$95,142,452. The average median monthly rent is -$190,475,667.
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