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Peggs, OK

Census-designated place in Cherokee County, Oklahoma.

Population

858

Land area

15.3sq mi

People per sq mi

56

ZIP codes

0

Peggs and its ZIP codes

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Peggs at a glance

  • The median household income is $61,731, 5% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $108,800 (46% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $565 a month.

Local data for Peggs, OK

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Peggs, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$61,731

Poverty rate

22.1%

Median home value

$108,800

Median rent

$565/mo

Homeownership

90.4%

Bachelor's or higher

18.1%

Median age

37.3

Average commute

29.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (85), Irish Americans (53), Mexican Americans (27).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone58.5%
  • Carpooled17.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.7%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.6%
  • Worked from home18.8%

Average one-way commute: 29.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Peggs, 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 Peggs, OK, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

44.1%

U.S. 33.3% +10.8 pts

Diabetes

15.4%

U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts

Smoking

20.3%

U.S. 12.8% +7.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.7%

U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts

Cities near Peggs

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Johnson PrairieCensus-designated place4.8 mi4.9
GideonCensus-designated place5 mi6.3
TeresitaCensus-designated place5.7 mi9.7
Lost CityCensus-designated place5.9 mi23.5
MoodysCensus-designated place6.4 mi17.5
Iron PostCensus-designated place7.2 mi2.7
Cedar CrestCensus-designated place7.5 mi7.3
LowreyCensus-designated place7.8 mi15.8
GrandviewCensus-designated place7.9 mi7.1
Snake CreekCensus-designated place8.3 mi8.4
Steely HollowCensus-designated place8.4 mi4.8
Shady GroveCensus-designated place8.8 mi12.6
BallouCensus-designated place9.3 mi3.7
RoseCensus-designated place9.9 mi9
HulbertTown10 mi1.1
Rocky FordCensus-designated place11 mi6.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Peggs, OK in?
Peggs is in Cherokee County, Oklahoma.
What is the population of Peggs, OK?
About 858 people live in Peggs, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Peggs?
Nearby places include Johnson Prairie (4.8 mi), Gideon (5 mi), Teresita (5.7 mi), Lost City (5.9 mi), Moodys (6.4 mi).

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

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