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Eldon, OK

Census-designated place in Cherokee County, Oklahoma.

Population

326

Land area

9sq mi

People per sq mi

36

ZIP codes

0

Eldon and its ZIP codes

Full map

Eldon at a glance

  • Eldon is 38% less dense than Oklahoma as a whole.

Economy and federal money

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

Details

Unemployment rate

3.9%

Sep 2026, +0.4 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

Eldon, 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 Eldon, OK, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

46.5%

U.S. 33.3% +13.2 pts

Diabetes

19.5%

U.S. 12.1% +7.4 pts

Smoking

23.6%

U.S. 12.8% +10.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.4%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

Cities near Eldon

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BriggsCensus-designated place4 mi8.4
SparrowhawkCensus-designated place4.5 mi5.4
Pumpkin HollowCensus-designated place4.6 mi14.7
WellingCensus-designated place4.7 mi25.2
WauhillauCensus-designated place5.3 mi9.8
TitanicCensus-designated place5.6 mi5.3
ProctorCensus-designated place6.1 mi10.7
CaneyCensus-designated place6.9 mi11.3
MulberryCensus-designated place8 mi0.9
Steely HollowCensus-designated place8.2 mi4.8
EttaCensus-designated place8.7 mi3.9
ChristieCensus-designated place9.4 mi9.6
TahlequahCity9.7 mi12.8
West PeavineCensus-designated place9.7 mi7.8
TenkillerCensus-designated place9.9 mi15.7
MoodysCensus-designated place10 mi17.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Eldon, OK in?
Eldon is in Cherokee County, Oklahoma.
What is the population of Eldon, OK?
About 326 people live in Eldon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Eldon?
Nearby places include Briggs (4 mi), Sparrowhawk (4.5 mi), Pumpkin Hollow (4.6 mi), Welling (4.7 mi), Wauhillau (5.3 mi).

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