Sallisaw, OK โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Sequoyah County ยท Oklahoma

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Sallisaw based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Sallisaw
National Avg
Oklahoma Avg
Population: 57Income: 32Home Value: 12Safety: 100Education: 15Median Age: 60Climate: 50Cost of Living: 40

Quick Stats

Population

8,553

2023 ACS

Median Income

$47,333

2023

Median Home Value

$123,500

2023

Median Rent

$861

2023

Median Age

35.9

Unemployment

5.3%

Cost of Living Index

80.0

100 = national avg

Sallisaw is a city in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, with a population of 8,553 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Sallisaw is one of the communities in Oklahoma.

The median household income in Sallisaw is $47,333, and the median home value is $123,500. The cost of living index is 80.0 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $861 per month. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, and the median age is 35.9 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

8,553

Male

4,098

47.9%

Female

4,455

52.1%

Median Age

35.9

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

10.3%

High School or Higher

30.8%

Foreign Born

1.4%

Veterans

5.1%

Married

35.9%

Avg Household Size

2.6

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.570

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

60.4%

Foreign Born

1.4%

White
60.4%
Black
2.4%
Asian
0.3%
Native American
19.8%
Two or More
14.2%
Other
3.0%

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

6.7%

575 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

93.3%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
552 (96.0%)
Puerto Rican
14 (2.4%)
Guatemalan
9 (1.6%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
6 (27.3%)
Chinese
3 (13.6%)
Filipino
13 (59.1%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Cherokee
43 (2.5%)
Other Native American
1,652 (97.5%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

7,858

English Only

95.0%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

292 speakers

Limited English

1.4%

Language Distribution

Spanish
292 (3.7%)
Other Languages
79 (1.0%)
Other Indo-European
6 (0.1%)
Tagalog
5 (0.1%)
Chinese
3 (0.0%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
3 (0.0%)
German
1 (0.0%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

98.6%

Limited English Proficiency

1.4%

Spanish
26.4% limited English
Other Languages
27.9% limited English
Other Indo-European
100.0% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
100.0% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

438

5.1% of population

Disability Rate

29.4%

129 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$42,614

Unemployment Rate

3.4%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
31.5%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
15.8%
Vietnam
36.5%
Korea
1.8%
World War II
3.0%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
13.2%
35-54
35.8%
55-64
7.5%
65-74
25.3%
75+
18.0%

Male Veterans

416

95.0%

Female Veterans

22

5.0%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$42,614

Non-Veteran Income

$27,073

Difference

$15,541

57.4% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

129

Without Disability

309

Disability Rate

29.4%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

3,009

#1 Ancestry

American

7.0% (596)

#2 Ancestry

English

6.3% (542)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

6.3% (538)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
American
7.0%
English
6.3%
Irish
6.3%
German
6.2%
Scottish
1.7%
Scotch-Irish
1.3%
European
1.2%
Polish
0.9%
Dutch
0.8%
Italian
0.8%
French
0.7%
Welsh
0.5%
Norwegian
0.3%
Sub-Saharan African
0.3%
Lithuanian
0.2%
Russian
0.2%
Danish
0.1%
Czech
0.1%
Hungarian
0.1%
Finnish
0.1%

Families & Households

Total Households

3,280

Family Households

2,094

63.8%

Married Couples

1,331

40.6%

Non-Family Households

1,186

36.2%

Single Mother Households

495

15.1%

Single Father Households

268

8.2%

Living Alone

1,014

30.9%

Children Under 18

Total Children

2,101

In Married Couple

1,350

64.3%

With Single Mother

533

25.4%

With Single Father

218

10.4%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$62,321

Married Couple Income

$79,125

Single Mother Income

$33,438

Single Father Income

$75,167

Avg Family Size

2.6

Avg Non-Family Size

2.6

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

293

Grandparents Responsible

160

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$47,333

-35% vs national

Per Capita Income

$23,443

-37% vs national

Poverty Rate

31.1%

+128% vs national

Gini Index

0.4586

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

5.3%

+1% vs national

SNAP Recipients

31.1%

of households

How Sallisaw Compares

Sallisaw vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Sallisaw is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Sallisaw. The median household income here is $47,333.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
31.7%
$25-50K
19.7%
$50-75K
18.9%
$75-100K
10.9%
$100-150K
12.3%
$150-200K
3.1%
$200K+
3.4%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

5.3%

+5% vs OK avg

Labor Force

3,374

Employed

3,197

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

10.3%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

30.8%

of adults 25+

Median Age

35.9

Work from Home

4.7%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

80.0

100 = national avg

-20.0 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$35,199

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$83,198

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
79.2
Food
86.2
Transportation
72.4
Healthcare
88.9
Utilities
87.5

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 Sallisaw, OK is $47,333, which is 35.4% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $23,443. The poverty rate of 31.1% is higher than the OK state average of 18.5%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4586, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, compared to the state average of 5.0%. The labor force is 3,374. 10.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 78.8% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 80.0, which is 20.0% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 79.2. A single adult needs to earn approximately $35,199 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$139,000

Median List Price

$152,900

Price Per Sq Ft

$122

Days on Market

34

Active Inventory

53

Months of Supply

53.0

Buyer's market

Zillow Home Value

$175,226

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

0.0%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

0.0%

Sale-to-List Ratio

100.0%

Seller's market

Sold Above Asking
0.0%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
0.0%
Listings with Price Drops
15.1%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†“ 28.7%List Price โ†‘ 29.6%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

1

New Listings

17

Pending Sales

8

Homes Sold โ†“ 87.5%New Listings โ†‘ 142.9%Pending โ†“ 38.5%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$122

Median List $/SF

$117

Sale $/SF โ†‘ 16.2%List $/SF โ†‘ 0.0%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Sallisaw, OK? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Fort Smith, AR-OK metro area, home prices have risen 288.5% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 111.0%. The 10-year growth rate is 88.6%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 60.8%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 14.0%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Fort Smith, AR-OK housing market rather than Sallisaw alone.

40yr โ†‘ 288.5%20yr โ†‘ 111%10yr โ†‘ 88.6%5yr โ†‘ 60.8%2yr โ†‘ 14%Q1 1985 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Fort Smith, AR-OK

Sallisaw vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Sallisaw is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$123,500

Median Rent

$861

Total Housing Units

3,675

Vacancy Rate

10.8%

Owner Occupied

53.7%

Renter Occupied

46.3%

Median Property Tax

$873

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$769

Housing Types

Single Family
75.2%
Multi-Family
16.2%
Mobile Home
8.6%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$873

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.71%

of home value

Median Home Value

$123,500

Estimated Mean Tax

$1,078

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($873) by the median home value ($123,500). In Sallisaw, OK, this works out to an effective rate of 0.71%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Sallisaw, OK is $139,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 34 days on the market. 0.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 53.0 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $122. The median rent is $861 per month (Census ACS). About 53.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1978. There are 3,675 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $873. The effective tax rate is 0.71%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

5.06

per 1,000 residents

+95% vs national

Property Crime Rate

31.54

per 1,000 residents

+83% vs national

Total Crimes

318

2024

Violent Clearance

45%

cases solved

Property Clearance

19%

cases solved

YoY Change

+17.2%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Sallisaw Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Sallisaw vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with Under 10,000 residents. Sallisaw is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†‘ 67.1%Property โ†“ 45.8%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Sallisaw police solve 49% of aggravated assault cases but only 0% of rape cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent10.120.0%
RapeViolent20.230.0%
RobberyViolent00.00N/A
Aggravated AssaultViolent414.7248.8%
BurglaryProperty333.8018.2%
Larceny/TheftProperty22726.1319.4%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty141.6121.4%

Sallisaw, OK reported 44 violent crimes and 274 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 5.06 per 1,000 residents is 94.8% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 45% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 227 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 17.1% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2024442745.0631.54
2023372924.3234.11
2022373494.3541.03
2021412864.8834.03
2020222442.6028.88
2019272503.2229.79
2018162621.9031.09
2017183392.1139.66
2016234232.7049.59
2015264993.0358.15

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

79.1

Relatively Low

Expected Annual Loss

65.9

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

93.7

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

5.0

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: FEMA

Total Declarations

31

Public Assistance

$4.2M

Individual Assistance

$124K

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

15 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $4.2M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storms โ†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2021$8Kโ€”
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2021โ€”โ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalApr 2020โ€”$123K
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornโ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormJun 2019$637K$957
Flooding โ†’FloodMay 2019โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding โ†’Severe StormMay 2017$299Kโ€”
Severe Winter Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormFeb 2016$728Kโ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line โ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormMay 2015$1.5Mโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormMay 2011$364Kโ€”
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Severe StormFeb 2011โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Severe Ice StormMar 2010$270Kโ€”
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Severe StormFeb 2010$175Kโ€”
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Severe StormJan 2010โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Severe StormFeb 2009$16Kโ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding โ†’FloodMay 2008โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding โ†’Severe StormMay 2008โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storms โ†’Severe Ice StormDec 2007โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes โ†’Severe StormJul 2007$221Kโ€”
Severe Winter Storms โ†’Severe StormFeb 2007โ€”โ€”

Showing 20 of 31 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

46

Total Claims Paid

$1,173,618

Avg Claim Payout

$25,513

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

17

Federal Funding

$743,713

Properties Protected

73

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.82

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures6$488,076
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan3$80,764
600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan)2$40,000
403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions2$0
205.8: Retrofitting Public Structures - Wind2$0

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Sallisaw has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, ice storm, heat wave. The area has had 31 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (15 declarations). 46 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $4,248,650 in public assistance recovery funding. $123,610 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 17 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

48.4%

12.3pp above the national average

Depression Rate

28.1%

4.6pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

17.5%

5.6pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

14.5%

3.9pp 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

41.1%

Arthritis

33.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

29.5%

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

21.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

28.1%

Loneliness

34.6%

Lack of Support

27.4%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

50.3%

Mobility

25.5%

Cognitive

23.3%

Hearing

13.0%

Vision

10.5%

Self-Care

7.4%

Independent Living

15.3%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Sallisaw has an obesity rate of 48.4%, which is 12.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.1%, 4.6pp above the national average. About 14.5% of adults lack health insurance. 79.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

4.0 mi

Sequoyah County-City Of Sallis...

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Sequoyah County-City Of Sallisaw Hospital Authorit4.0 miAcute Care Hospitalsโ€”Yes
Haskell Regional Hospital, Inc22.9 miCritical Access Hospitalsโ€”Yes
Baptist Health - Fort Smith23.0 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Memorial Hospital25.7 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Baptist Health - Van Buren25.8 miAcute Care Hospitalsโ€”Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

4

Pop. Served

24,760

Violations (5yr)

5

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
SEQUOYAH CO. RWD #813,4603
SALLISAW8,5101
SEQUOYAH CO. RWD #41,7500
SEQUOYAH CO. RWD #31,0401

There are 4 water systems serving the area. 5 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

78.8%

+0% vs national

Public Transit

0.9%

+6% vs national

Work From Home

4.7%

-49% vs national

Carpool

9.9%

Walk

5.0%

How Sallisaw's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

1

2023

2-Year Avg

1

fatalities/yr

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202311000
202211000

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Sallisaw, OK covers travel times and transportation modes. 78.8% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 4.7% work from home, which is below the OK state average of 5.7%. 9.9% of workers carpool. 5.0% walk to work. In 2023, there were 1 traffic fatality from 1 fatal crash.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

81.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

66.3%

of households

No Internet

17.0%

of households

Total Households

3,280

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
66.3%
Cellular Data Plan
65.7%
Satellite
3.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
12.6%
No Internet Access
17.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.0%

of households

Smartphone

86.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

60.8%

of households

Tablet

47.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.0%
Smartphone
86.3%
Desktop / Laptop
60.8%
Tablet
47.0%
Smartphone Only
22.1%
No Computer
7.0%

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

12.2ยข

per kWh

-36% vs Under 10,000 avg

Commercial Rate

8.9ยข

per kWh

-42% vs Under 10,000 avg

Industrial Rate

5.8ยข

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 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Oklahoma averages 12.2ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $132. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Sallisaw 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 (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

4

Population Served

24,760

Violations (5yr)

5

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
SEQUOYAH CO. RWD #8CommunitySurface water13,4603
SALLISAWCommunitySurface water8,5101
SEQUOYAH CO. RWD #4CommunityPurchased surface water1,7500
SEQUOYAH CO. RWD #3CommunityPurchased surface water1,0401

81.0% of households in Sallisaw have broadband internet access. 66.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 17.0% of households have no internet access. 22.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 24,760 people. A total of 5 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Sallisaw is located in Sequoyah County, OK. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Sallisaw.

Election Overview

Source: Sequoyah County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

2,907

18.6%

GOP Votes

12,491

80.2%

Total Votes

15,583

Margin

R+61.5%

Shift from 2020

R+2.5pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+61.5%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
20242,90712,49115,58318.6%80.2%R+61.5
20203,03512,11315,38619.7%78.7%R+59.0
20163,06110,88814,43721.2%75.4%R+54.2

In the 2024 presidential election, Sequoyah County recorded 15,583 total votes. Republicans won the county with 80.2% of the vote compared to 18.6% for Democrats, a margin of R+61.5%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+2.5pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Sequoyah County has shifted 7.3 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

45

Total Assets

$26.7M

Total Income

$17.3M

Per 10K Residents

52.6

nonprofits

-66.7% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

2

Median Assets

$32K

Oldest Active

1946

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Education
7
Arts & Culture
3
Animal-Related
3
Health Care
3
Mental Health
3
Human Services
3
Religion
3
Recreation & Sports
2
Youth Development
2
Employment
1
Housing & Shelter
1
Community Improvement
1
99.9%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $26.6M of $26.7M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population Under 10,000

Largest Nonprofits in Sallisaw

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
PEOPLE INC OF SEQUOYAH COUNTYHuman Services$23.5M$15.8M1985
SALLISAW BD FOUNDATIONEducation$1.0M$23K2019
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF SEQUOYAH COUNTYEducation$719K$540K1997
BRUSHY CHEROKEE ACTION GROUPHuman Services$708K$162K2011
SALLISAW YOUTH LEAGUE INCYouth Development$245K$350K2001
NEXT STEP ORGANIZATIONHousing & Shelter$209K$48K2020
SALLISAW CHRISTIAN ACADEMY INCEducation$119K$309K2024
DELIVERANCE OUTREACH INCMental Health$40K$40K2026
A SOUP N SOULZ CORecreation & Sports$25K$52K2022
OLD SALLISAW HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONArts & Culture$11K$12K2016
SEQUOYAH ANIMAL ADVOCATES INCAnimal-Related$10K$21K2022
THE SHED INCYouth Development$6K$8K2000
FOREVER FRIENDS HUMANE SOCIETYAnimal-Related$2K$13K2007
SAMARITANS WAY FOUNDATIONReligion$1K$3K2018
DARREL HUME SCHOLARSHIP FUNDEducation$694$9692022
SEQUOYAH THERAPY INCEmployment$1โ€”2006

Sallisaw, OK has 45 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $26.7M. The most common category is Education, with 7 organizations. 2 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 52.6 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1946.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

51

Total Approved

$18.1M

Jobs Supported

272

Per 10K Residents

59.6

SBA loans

-93.6% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

21

Top Lender

Firstar Bank

12 loans

Top Industry

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing

Data Span

1992โ€“2025

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)94% of all loans

Loans

48

Total Amount

$17.5M

Avg Loan

$363,619

Median Loan

$144,500

SBA Guaranteed

$12.4M(71%)

Jobs Supported

256

5046% of all loans

Loans

3

Total Amount

$683K

Avg Loan

$227,667

Median Loan

$227,000

7(a) โ€” 94%504 โ€” 6%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

4

8% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$3.7M

20% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$917,925

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing12 loans
NAICS 11
$4.1M
Health Care & Social Assistance9 loans
NAICS 62
$3.0M
Retail Trade5 loans
NAICS 45
$2.4M
Retail Trade5 loans
NAICS 44
$1.5M
Accommodation & Food Services4 loans
NAICS 72
$2.2M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population Under 10,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Oklahoma Nursing Supply Inc.1$2.0M
Aesthetic Dental Institute2$1.9M
Moore's Feed Llc1$1.6M
Aarlene Ok Llc1$1.6M
Gsr Food Services Llc1$1.4M
Pic N Tote Ok Llc1$1.1M
Lakeview Farms Llc3$1.1M
Jeff and Cindy Trickett1$1.1M
Ray Farm4$1.0M
Ely Ag Services Llc3$900K

Sallisaw, OK has received 51 SBA loans totaling $18.1M in approved funding between 1992 and 2025. The 7(a) program accounts for 48 loans (94% of the total), supporting 256 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 3 loans totaling $683K. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing. The most active SBA lender in Sallisaw is Firstar Bank with 12 loans. That works out to 59.6 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

4

Total Population

20,121

Avg Median Income

$49,939

Avg Home Value

$117,925

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
749361,338$53,525$136,000$77425.3
74945161$46,000$77,500$9250.4
7495514,299$52,243$124,800$854211.1
749624,323$47,986$133,400$690154.3

Sallisaw, OK has 4 ZIP codes with a combined population of 20,121. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $49,939. The average median home value is $117,925. The average median monthly rent is $811.

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