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Moodys, OK

Census-designated place in Cherokee County, Oklahoma.

Population

1,108

Land area

17.5sq mi

People per sq mi

63

ZIP codes

0

Moodys and its ZIP codes

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Moodys at a glance

  • The median household income is $49,355, 24% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $400,500 (about 2 times the Oklahoma figure) and median rent is $836 a month.

Local data for Moodys, OK

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Moodys, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$49,355

Poverty rate

18.5%

Median home value

$400,500

Median rent

$836/mo

Homeownership

74.0%

Bachelor's or higher

22.4%

Median age

48.5

Average commute

19.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (240), German Americans (36), Mexican Americans (20).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

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

  • Drove alone53.3%
  • Carpooled7.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked32.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
  • Worked from home5.7%

Average one-way commute: 19.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Moodys, 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 Moodys, OK, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

44.1%

U.S. 33.3% +10.8 pts

Diabetes

15.9%

U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts

Smoking

20.6%

U.S. 12.8% +7.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.4%

U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts

Cities near Moodys

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Steely HollowCensus-designated place2.5 mi4.8
Johnson PrairieCensus-designated place4 mi4.9
GideonCensus-designated place4.4 mi6.3
GrandviewCensus-designated place4.7 mi7.1
LowreyCensus-designated place5.3 mi15.8
SparrowhawkCensus-designated place5.8 mi5.4
PeggsCensus-designated place6.4 mi15.3
TeresitaCensus-designated place6.7 mi9.7
Pumpkin HollowCensus-designated place6.9 mi14.7
TahlequahCity8.3 mi12.8
BriggsCensus-designated place8.5 mi8.4
Lost CityCensus-designated place9.2 mi23.5
Rocky FordCensus-designated place9.7 mi6.9
Shady GroveCensus-designated place9.8 mi12.6
EldonCensus-designated place10 mi9
WellingCensus-designated place11 mi25.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Moodys, OK in?
Moodys is in Cherokee County, Oklahoma.
What is the population of Moodys, OK?
About 1,108 people live in Moodys, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Moodys?
Nearby places include Steely Hollow (2.5 mi), Johnson Prairie (4 mi), Gideon (4.4 mi), Grandview (4.7 mi), Lowrey (5.3 mi).

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