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Gideon, OK
Census-designated place in Cherokee County, Oklahoma.
Population
219
Land area
6.3sq mi
People per sq mi
35
ZIP codes
0
Gideon and its ZIP codes
Gideon at a glance
- Gideon is 41% less dense than Oklahoma as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cherokee County. PPP loans are for Gideon.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Gideon, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gideon, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.2%
U.S. 33.3% +12.9 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
23.2%
U.S. 12.8% +10.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities near Gideon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GrandviewCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 7.1 |
| MoodysCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 17.5 |
| Steely HollowCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 4.8 |
| PeggsCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 15.3 |
| Lost CityCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 23.5 |
| Shady GroveCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 12.6 |
| Johnson PrairieCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 4.9 |
| TahlequahCity | 7 mi | 12.8 |
| HulbertTown | 7.6 mi | 1.1 |
| SparrowhawkCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 5.4 |
| TeresitaCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 9.7 |
| LowreyCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 15.8 |
| BriggsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 8.4 |
| Pumpkin HollowCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 14.7 |
| Park HillCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 24.8 |
| Cedar CrestCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 7.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gideon, OK in?
- Gideon is in Cherokee County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Gideon, OK?
- About 219 people live in Gideon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gideon?
- Nearby places include Grandview (2.9 mi), Moodys (4.4 mi), Steely Hollow (4.8 mi), Peggs (5 mi), Lost City (5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023