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Bushyhead, OK

Census-designated place in Rogers County, Oklahoma.

Population

1,289

Land area

14.9sq mi

People per sq mi

86

ZIP codes

0

Bushyhead and its ZIP codes

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Bushyhead at a glance

  • Bushyhead is 47% denser than Oklahoma as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $59,028 a year, 9% less than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $152,200 (24% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $812 a month.

Local data for Bushyhead, OK

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Bushyhead, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$59,028

Poverty rate

9.6%

Median home value

$152,200

Median rent

$812/mo

Homeownership

83.2%

Bachelor's or higher

13.0%

Median age

36.7

Average commute

32.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (213), German Americans (144), Mexican Americans (67).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rogers County. PPP loans are for Bushyhead.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.6%

Sep 2026, +0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$60,957

31,076 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$58,885

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$707M

FY 2026, $7,422 per person

Rogers County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Bushyhead, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone83.2%
  • Carpooled6.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.5%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
  • Worked from home8.8%

Average one-way commute: 32.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Bushyhead, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

903

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

252

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 24°F

45.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Bushyhead, OK, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

43.1%

U.S. 33.3% +9.8 pts

Diabetes

14.9%

U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts

Smoking

20.3%

U.S. 12.8% +7.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.6%

U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts

Cities near Bushyhead

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
FoyilTown1.8 mi0.8
SequoyahCensus-designated place7 mi7.9
ChelseaTown7 mi1.8
New AlluweTown11 mi0.1
ClaremoreCity11 mi15
OologahTown11 mi1.7
TalalaTown11 mi0.5
JusticeCensus-designated place13 mi8.9
WatovaCensus-designated place14 mi0.6
TiawahCensus-designated place14 mi4.1
AdairTown15 mi4.9
Pryor CreekCity16 mi10.1
LimestoneCensus-designated place16 mi3.1
Valley ParkTown17 mi2.9
White OakCensus-designated place17 mi5.9
Big CabinTown18 mi2.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Bushyhead, OK in?
Bushyhead is in Rogers County, Oklahoma.
What is the population of Bushyhead, OK?
About 1,289 people live in Bushyhead, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Bushyhead?
Nearby places include Foyil (1.8 mi), Sequoyah (7 mi), Chelsea (7 mi), New Alluwe (11 mi), Claremore (11 mi).

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