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Keys, OK

Census-designated place in Cherokee County, Oklahoma.

Population

982

Land area

9.7sq mi

People per sq mi

101

ZIP codes

0

Keys and its ZIP codes

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Keys at a glance

  • Keys is 72% denser than Oklahoma as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $38,600 a year, 41% less than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $130,200 (35% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $836 a month.

Local data for Keys, OK

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Keys, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$38,600

Poverty rate

32.2%

Median home value

$130,200

Median rent

$836/mo

Homeownership

60.0%

Bachelor's or higher

24.0%

Median age

35.9

Average commute

26.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (98), German Americans (79), Scottish Americans (77).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone82.6%
  • Carpooled9.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked4.9%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home3.5%

Average one-way commute: 26.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Keys, 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 Keys, OK, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

44.9%

U.S. 33.3% +11.6 pts

Diabetes

16.1%

U.S. 12.1% +4.0 pts

Smoking

21.7%

U.S. 12.8% +8.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.0%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

Cities near Keys

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Park HillCensus-designated place2.7 mi24.8
PettitCensus-designated place2.7 mi11.2
EttaCensus-designated place3.7 mi3.9
ZebCensus-designated place4.8 mi8.7
Caney RidgeCensus-designated place5.1 mi0.3
TenkillerCensus-designated place6.3 mi15.7
CooksonCensus-designated place6.5 mi12.9
CaneyCensus-designated place6.7 mi11.3
TahlequahCity7 mi12.8
Dry CreekCensus-designated place7.1 mi8.7
WoodallCensus-designated place7.4 mi11.1
WellingCensus-designated place7.4 mi25.2
BarberCensus-designated place7.5 mi6.5
BriggsCensus-designated place8.9 mi8.4
Rocky MountainCensus-designated place11 mi15.3
GrandviewCensus-designated place11 mi7.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Keys, OK in?
Keys is in Cherokee County, Oklahoma.
What is the population of Keys, OK?
About 982 people live in Keys, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Keys?
Nearby places include Park Hill (2.7 mi), Pettit (2.7 mi), Etta (3.7 mi), Zeb (4.8 mi), Caney Ridge (5.1 mi).

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