Steely Hollow, OK — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Cherokee County · Oklahoma
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Steely Hollow based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
371
2023 ACS
Median Income
$105,146
2023
Median Home Value
N/A
2023
Median Rent
$883
2023
Median Age
53.3
Unemployment
2.0%
Cost of Living Index
124.2
100 = national avg
Steely Hollow is a city in Cherokee County, Oklahoma, with a population of 371 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Steely Hollow is one of the communities in Oklahoma.
The median household income in Steely Hollow is $105,146. The cost of living index is 124.2 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $883 per month. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, and the median age is 53.3 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
371
Male
152
41.0%
Female
219
59.0%
Median Age
53.3
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
54.2%
High School or Higher
66.0%
Foreign Born
26.4%
Veterans
7.0%
Married
41.2%
Avg Household Size
2.1
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.698
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
Native American
38.3%
Foreign Born
26.4%
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
4.8%
18 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
95.2%
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+)
364
English Only
63.5%
#1 Non-English Language
Other Languages
113 speakers
Limited English
12.1%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
87.9%
Limited English Proficiency
12.1%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
26
7.0% of population
Disability Rate
92.3%
24 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$43,984
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
21
80.8%
Female Veterans
5
19.2%
Disability Status
With Disability
24
Without Disability
2
Disability Rate
92.3%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
149
#1 Ancestry
Sub-Saharan African
14.3% (53)
#2 Ancestry
English
12.7% (47)
#3 Ancestry
European
4.3% (16)
Top 8 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
173
Family Households
73
42.2%
Married Couples
66
38.2%
Non-Family Households
100
57.8%
Single Mother Households
4
2.3%
Single Father Households
3
1.7%
Living Alone
100
57.8%
Children Under 18
Total Children
69
In Married Couple
64
92.8%
With Single Mother
0
0.0%
With Single Father
5
7.2%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$64,922
Married Couple Income
$66,500
Avg Family Size
2.1
Avg Non-Family Size
1.5
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
9
Grandparents Responsible
1
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$105,146
+44% vs national
Per Capita Income
$43,503
+17% vs national
Poverty Rate
1.6%
-88% vs national
Gini Index
0.3508
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
2.0%
-61% vs national
SNAP Recipients
0.0%
of households
How Steely Hollow Compares
Steely Hollow vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Steely Hollow is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Steely Hollow, OK has a median household income of $105,146, making it the 4,198th highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Steely Hollow has a higher median household income than 85% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Steely Hollow, OK has a per capita income of $43,503, making it the 6,772nd highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Steely Hollow has a higher per capita income than 76% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Steely Hollow, OK has a poverty rate of 1.6%, making it the 27,868th highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Steely Hollow has a higher poverty rate than 11% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Steely Hollow, OK has a unemployment rate of 2.0%, making it the 20,537th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Steely Hollow has a higher unemployment rate than 34% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Steely Hollow. The median household income here is $105,146.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
2.0%
-59% vs OK avg
Labor Force
146
Employed
143
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
54.2%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
66.0%
of adults 25+
Median Age
53.3
Work from Home
37.1%
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
124.2
100 = national avg
+24.2 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$54,664
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$129,206
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 Steely Hollow, OK is $105,146, which is 43.6% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $43,503. The poverty rate of 1.6% is lower than the OK state average of 18.5%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.3508, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, compared to the state average of 5.0%. The labor force is 146. 54.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 57.3% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 124.2, which is 24.2% above the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 92.5. A single adult needs to earn approximately $54,664 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — July 2025
Median Sale Price
$329,000
Median List Price
N/A
Price Per Sq Ft
$164
Days on Market
55
Active Inventory
N/A
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
0.0%
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%
Seller's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
1
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$164
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
N/A
Median Rent
$883
Total Housing Units
176
Vacancy Rate
1.7%
Owner Occupied
54.3%
Renter Occupied
45.7%
Median Property Tax
N/A
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$658
Housing Types
The current median sale price in Steely Hollow, OK is $329,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 55 days on the market. 0.0% of homes sold above asking price. The median price per square foot is $164. The median rent is $883 per month (Census ACS). About 54.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1995. There are 176 total housing units.
Crime data is not yet available for Steely Hollow. 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
$672K
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.
Steely Hollow 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. $671,715 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
45.6%
9.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.9%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.9%
5.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.7%
0.9pp below 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
41.2%
Arthritis
33.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.5%
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
18.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.9%
Loneliness
31.4%
Lack of Support
25.9%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
42.3%
Mobility
20.9%
Cognitive
17.9%
Hearing
11.4%
Vision
7.4%
Self-Care
5.4%
Independent Living
10.6%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Steely Hollow has an obesity rate of 45.6%, which is 9.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.9%, near the national average. About 9.7% of adults lack health insurance. 80.4% 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
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.9 mi
Cherokee Nation W W Hastings I...
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Nation W W Hastings Indian Hospital | 3.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Memorial Hospital | 20.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Wagoner Community Hospital | 25.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | Yes |
| Siloam Springs Regional Hospital | 29.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee | 34.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Drive Alone
57.3%
-27% vs national
Work From Home
37.1%
+298% vs national
Carpool
5.6%
How Steely Hollow's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Commute data for Steely Hollow, OK covers travel times and transportation modes. 57.3% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 37.1% work from home, which is above the OK state average of 5.7%. 5.6% of workers carpool.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
94.8%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
67.1%
of households
No Internet
3.5%
of households
Total Households
173
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
98.3%
of households
Smartphone
93.1%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
75.7%
of households
Tablet
59.0%
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).
Steely Hollow 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
94.8% of households in Steely Hollow have broadband internet access. 67.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 27.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.5% of households have no internet access. 20.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Steely Hollow is located in Cherokee County, OK. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Steely Hollow.
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
31,231
Avg Median Income
$43,806
Avg Home Value
$169,550
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74457 | 241 | $36,250 | $169,400 | N/A | 72.2 |
| 74464 | 30,990 | $51,362 | $169,700 | $793 | 253.8 |
Steely Hollow, OK has 2 ZIP codes with a combined population of 31,231. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $43,806. The average median home value is $169,550. The average median monthly rent is -$333,332,936.
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