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Barber, OK

Census-designated place in Cherokee County, Oklahoma.

Population

280

Land area

6.5sq mi

People per sq mi

43

ZIP codes

0

Barber and its ZIP codes

Full map

Barber at a glance

  • Barber is 27% less dense than Oklahoma as a whole.

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cherokee County. PPP loans are for Barber.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.1%

Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$51,697

18,652 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$45,156

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$574M

FY 2026, $12,183 per person

Cherokee County economyFederal spending

Environment and hazard risk

Barber, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

762

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

85

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

93° / 28°F

51.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Barber, OK, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

43.9%

U.S. 33.3% +10.6 pts

Diabetes

15.8%

U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts

Smoking

19.8%

U.S. 12.8% +7.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.9%

U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts

Cities near Barber

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Dry CreekCensus-designated place2.5 mi8.7
Caney RidgeCensus-designated place2.5 mi0.3
TenkillerCensus-designated place2.8 mi15.7
Rocky MountainCensus-designated place4.7 mi15.3
CooksonCensus-designated place5 mi12.9
Cave SpringCensus-designated place5.2 mi4.9
CaneyCensus-designated place5.8 mi11.3
EttaCensus-designated place6.2 mi3.9
PettitCensus-designated place7.1 mi11.2
KeysCensus-designated place7.5 mi9.7
BunchCensus-designated place7.5 mi15.3
Lyons SwitchCensus-designated place7.8 mi12.7
WellingCensus-designated place9 mi25.2
WauhillauCensus-designated place9.2 mi9.8
Park HillCensus-designated place9.8 mi24.8
GreasyCensus-designated place9.8 mi10

Frequently asked questions

What county is Barber, OK in?
Barber is in Cherokee County, Oklahoma.
What is the population of Barber, OK?
About 280 people live in Barber, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Barber?
Nearby places include Dry Creek (2.5 mi), Caney Ridge (2.5 mi), Tenkiller (2.8 mi), Rocky Mountain (4.7 mi), Cookson (5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023