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Sallisaw, OK
City in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma.
Population
8,605
Land area
13.9sq mi
People per sq mi
621
ZIP codes
0
Sallisaw and its ZIP codes
Sallisaw at a glance
- Sallisaw is about 11 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- It is the 52nd most populous of 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
- Households here earn a median of $48,036 a year, 26% less than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $134,100 (33% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $826 a month.
Local data for Sallisaw, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sallisaw, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,036
Poverty rate
29.5%
Median home value
$134,100
Median rent
$826/mo
Homeownership
53.9%
Bachelor's or higher
14.4%
Median age
35.8
Average commute
19.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (525), German Americans (496), Mexican Americans (486).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sequoyah County. PPP loans are for Sallisaw.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$40,349
9,459 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,719
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$306M
FY 2026, $7,778 per person
How people get to work
Sallisaw, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.2%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked5.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sallisaw, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
572
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
62
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 28°F
47.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sallisaw, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
48.4%
U.S. 33.3% +15.1 pts
Diabetes
17.5%
U.S. 12.1% +5.4 pts
Smoking
25.1%
U.S. 12.8% +12.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.5%
U.S. 11.1% +3.4 pts
Cities near Sallisaw
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Badger LeeCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 0.7 |
| HansonCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.3 |
| BrentCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 11.2 |
| Dwight MissionCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 4.8 |
| BrushyCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 26 |
| GansTown | 7.8 mi | 0.3 |
| Pinhook CornerCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 9.6 |
| AkinsCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 13.6 |
| Marble CityTown | 8.9 mi | 0.4 |
| CowlingtonTown | 9.9 mi | 0.9 |
| VianTown | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| Flute SpringsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.3 |
| Stoney PointCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 22.7 |
| MuldrowTown | 12 mi | 4.2 |
| Evening ShadeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 13.3 |
| BoxCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sallisaw, OK in?
- Sallisaw is in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Sallisaw, OK?
- About 8,605 people live in Sallisaw, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sallisaw?
- Nearby places include Badger Lee (1.1 mi), Hanson (6.3 mi), Brent (6.4 mi), Dwight Mission (7.7 mi), Brushy (7.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023