Shady Grove, OK — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Cherokee County · Oklahoma
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Shady Grove based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
449
2023 ACS
Median Income
$53,750
2023
Median Home Value
$165,100
2023
Median Rent
$1,297
2023
Median Age
42.3
Unemployment
0.5%
Cost of Living Index
97.2
100 = national avg
Shady Grove is a city in Cherokee County, Oklahoma, with a population of 449 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Shady Grove is one of the communities in Oklahoma.
The median household income in Shady Grove is $53,750, and the median home value is $165,100. The cost of living index is 97.2 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,297 per month. The unemployment rate is 0.5%, and the median age is 42.3 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
449
Male
235
52.3%
Female
214
47.7%
Median Age
42.3
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
16.0%
High School or Higher
46.8%
Foreign Born
0.5%
Veterans
5.3%
Married
33.4%
Avg Household Size
2.4
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.686
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
41.6%
Foreign Born
0.5%
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
3.6%
16 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
96.4%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander 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+)
437
English Only
97.7%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
5 speakers
Limited English
0.0%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
100.0%
Limited English Proficiency
0.0%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
24
5.3% of population
Disability Rate
50.0%
12 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$68,750
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
19
79.2%
Female Veterans
5
20.8%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$68,750
Non-Veteran Income
$36,071
Difference
$32,679
90.6% higher
Disability Status
With Disability
12
Without Disability
12
Disability Rate
50.0%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
235
#1 Ancestry
Irish
12.5% (56)
#2 Ancestry
German
12.0% (54)
#3 Ancestry
English
8.9% (40)
Top 10 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
188
Family Households
128
68.1%
Married Couples
63
33.5%
Non-Family Households
60
31.9%
Single Mother Households
10
5.3%
Single Father Households
55
29.3%
Living Alone
59
31.4%
Children Under 18
Total Children
72
In Married Couple
57
79.2%
With Single Mother
5
6.9%
With Single Father
10
13.9%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$67,500
Married Couple Income
$91,875
Single Mother Income
$41,250
Avg Family Size
2.4
Avg Non-Family Size
1.8
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
22
Grandparents Responsible
20
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$53,750
-27% vs national
Per Capita Income
$35,580
-4% vs national
Poverty Rate
24.9%
+83% vs national
Gini Index
0.5254
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
0.5%
-91% vs national
SNAP Recipients
20.2%
of households
How Shady Grove Compares
Shady Grove vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Shady Grove is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Shady Grove, OK has a median household income of $53,750, making it the 19,473rd highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Shady Grove has a higher median household income than 31% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Shady Grove, OK has a per capita income of $35,580, making it the 11,735th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Shady Grove has a higher per capita income than 58% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Shady Grove, OK has a poverty rate of 24.9%, making it the 4,747th highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Shady Grove has a higher poverty rate than 85% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Shady Grove, OK has a unemployment rate of 0.5%, making it the 23,986th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Shady Grove has a higher unemployment rate than 23% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Shady Grove. The median household income here is $53,750.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
0.5%
-90% vs OK avg
Labor Force
204
Employed
203
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
46.8%
of adults 25+
Median Age
42.3
Work from Home
4.4%
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
97.2
100 = national avg
-2.8 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$42,774
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$101,101
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$769
per month
2 Bedroom
$948
per month
The median household income in Shady Grove, OK is $53,750, which is 26.6% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $35,580. The poverty rate of 24.9% is higher than the OK state average of 18.5%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.5254, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 0.5%, compared to the state average of 5.0%. The labor force is 204. 16.0% 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 97.2, which is 2.8% below the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 113.9. A single adult needs to earn approximately $42,774 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — September 2024
Median Sale Price
$210,000
Median List Price
N/A
Price Per Sq Ft
$123
Days on Market
105
Active Inventory
N/A
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
0.0%
Sale-to-List Ratio
85.7%
Buyer's market
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
1
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$123
Shady Grove vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Shady Grove is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Shady Grove, OK has a median home value of $165,100, making it the 15,118th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Shady Grove has a higher median home value than 46% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Shady Grove, OK has a median rent of $1,297, making it the 5,711th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Shady Grove has a higher median rent than 74% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Shady Grove, OK has a price per square foot of $123, making it the 15,205th highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Shady Grove has a higher price per square foot than 27% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Shady Grove, OK has a rent burden of 29.0%, making it the 1,542nd highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Shady Grove has a higher rent burden than 93% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$165,100
Median Rent
$1,297
Total Housing Units
221
Vacancy Rate
14.9%
Owner Occupied
93.1%
Renter Occupied
6.9%
Median Property Tax
$960
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$621
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$960
per year
Effective Tax Rate
0.58%
of home value
Median Home Value
$165,100
Estimated Mean Tax
$942
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($960) by the median home value ($165,100). In Shady Grove, OK, this works out to an effective rate of 0.58%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Shady Grove, OK is $210,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 105 days on the market. 0.0% of homes sold above asking price. The median price per square foot is $123. The median rent is $1,297 per month (Census ACS). About 93.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1995. There are 221 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $960. The effective tax rate is 0.58%, below the national average.
Crime data is not yet available for Shady Grove. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
76.9
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
70.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
70.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
19.0
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
28
Public Assistance
$3.4M
Individual Assistance
$680K
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
13 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
Showing 20 of 31 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
105
Total Claims Paid
$1,939,862
Avg Claim Payout
$18,475
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
9
Federal Funding
$1,514,313
Properties Protected
4
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.27
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 3 | $1,296,446 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 3 | $38,445 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 1 | $29,422 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $37,500 |
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $112,500 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Shady Grove 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 28 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (13 declarations). 105 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,408,206 in public assistance recovery funding. $680,332 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 9 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
45.1%
9.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.3%
1.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.6%
3.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.1%
1.5pp 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
38.4%
Arthritis
30.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
26.5%
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
19.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.3%
Loneliness
33.8%
Lack of Support
26.9%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
44.1%
Mobility
20.6%
Cognitive
20.2%
Hearing
11.1%
Vision
8.1%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
11.9%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Shady Grove has an obesity rate of 45.1%, which is 9.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.3%, 1.8pp above the national average. About 12.1% of adults lack health insurance. 78.3% 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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.8 mi
Cherokee Nation W W Hastings I...
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Nation W W Hastings Indian Hospital | 6.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Wagoner Community Hospital | 16.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | Yes |
| Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee | 25.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Muskogee Va Medical Center | 25.6 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | Yes |
| Memorial Hospital | 26.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Drive Alone
78.8%
+0% vs national
Work From Home
4.4%
-52% vs national
Carpool
12.3%
How Shady Grove's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Commute data for Shady Grove, OK covers travel times and transportation modes. 78.8% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 4.4% work from home, which is below the OK state average of 5.7%. 12.3% of workers carpool.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
86.2%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
62.2%
of households
No Internet
13.8%
of households
Total Households
188
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
93.6%
of households
Smartphone
91.0%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
63.3%
of households
Tablet
42.6%
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).
Shady Grove 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
86.2% of households in Shady Grove have broadband internet access. 62.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 21.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 13.8% of households have no internet access. 23.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Shady Grove is located in Cherokee County, OK. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Shady Grove.
Election Overview
Source: Cherokee County (2024)2024 Winner
Republican
Dem Votes
5,826
32.7%
GOP Votes
11,637
65.3%
Total Votes
17,823
Margin
R+32.6%
Shift from 2020
R+3.3pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,826 | 11,637 | 17,823 | 32.7% | 65.3% | R+32.6 |
| 2020 | 6,027 | 11,223 | 17,714 | 34.0% | 63.4% | R+29.3 |
| 2016 | 5,455 | 9,992 | 16,487 | 33.1% | 60.6% | R+27.5 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Cherokee County recorded 17,823 total votes. Republicans won the county with 65.3% of the vote compared to 32.7% for Democrats, a margin of R+32.6%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+3.3pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Cherokee County has shifted 5.1 percentage points toward Republicans.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
2
Total Population
36,690
Avg Median Income
$52,549
Avg Home Value
$160,800
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74441 | 5,700 | $53,736 | $151,900 | $862 | 148.7 |
| 74464 | 30,990 | $51,362 | $169,700 | $793 | 253.8 |
Shady Grove, OK has 2 ZIP codes with a combined population of 36,690. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $52,549. The average median home value is $160,800. The average median monthly rent is $828.
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