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Dewey, OK
City in Washington County, Oklahoma.
Population
3,412
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,266
ZIP codes
0
Dewey and its ZIP codes
Dewey at a glance
- Dewey is about 22 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 96th among 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
- The median household income is $42,695, 34% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $119,000 (40% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $922 a month.
Local data for Dewey, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dewey, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,695
Poverty rate
23.0%
Median home value
$119,000
Median rent
$922/mo
Homeownership
61.2%
Bachelor's or higher
15.6%
Median age
47.6
Average commute
21.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (393), Irish Americans (343), Mexican Americans (222).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Dewey.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,340
19,039 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$126,749
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$355M
FY 2026, $6,770 per person
How people get to work
Dewey, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.1%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 21.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dewey, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
701
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
181
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 22°F
39.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dewey, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.9%
U.S. 33.3% +13.6 pts
Diabetes
16.4%
U.S. 12.1% +4.3 pts
Smoking
23.1%
U.S. 12.8% +10.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.1%
U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts
Cities near Dewey
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CopanTown | 7.2 mi | 1.1 |
| BartlesvilleCity | 7.3 mi | 22.6 |
| WannTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| BowringCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| WhippoorwillCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| OchelataTown | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| Caney, KSCity | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| RamonaTown | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| DelawareTown | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| LenapahTown | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| Tyro, KSCity | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| NowataCity | 18 mi | 3.4 |
| Niotaze, KSCity | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| WatovaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| NelagoneyCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| BarnsdallCity | 21 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dewey, OK in?
- Dewey is in Washington County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Dewey, OK?
- About 3,412 people live in Dewey, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dewey?
- Nearby places include Copan (7.2 mi), Bartlesville (7.3 mi), Wann (11 mi), Bowring (12 mi), Whippoorwill (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023