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Shady Point, OK
Town in Le Flore County, Oklahoma.
Population
900
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
350
ZIP codes
0
Shady Point and its ZIP codes
Shady Point at a glance
- Shady Point is about 6 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- The median household income is $52,375, 19% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $104,700 (48% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $618 a month.
Local data for Shady Point, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Shady Point, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,375
Poverty rate
24.3%
Median home value
$104,700
Median rent
$618/mo
Homeownership
69.0%
Bachelor's or higher
13.9%
Median age
46.2
Average commute
25.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (111), Irish Americans (105), French Americans (27).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Le Flore County. PPP loans are for Shady Point.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,674
11,998 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,176
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$388M
FY 2026, $8,053 per person
How people get to work
Shady Point, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.8%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home2.9%
Average one-way commute: 25.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Shady Point, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,026
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
67
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 27°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Shady Point, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
21.7%
U.S. 12.8% +8.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Shady Point
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PanamaTown | 2.8 mi | 2.3 |
| CameronTown | 7.3 mi | 1.5 |
| BokosheTown | 8 mi | 0.5 |
| SpiroTown | 8.1 mi | 2.3 |
| PoteauCity | 8.2 mi | 26.6 |
| Rock IslandTown | 11 mi | 12.2 |
| WisterTown | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| Fort CoffeeTown | 12 mi | 6.5 |
| HoweTown | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| MonroeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| CowlingtonTown | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| PocolaTown | 14 mi | 30.3 |
| Hackett, ARCity | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| Bonanza, ARCity | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| FanshaweTown | 16 mi | 23 |
| KeotaTown | 17 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Shady Point, OK in?
- Shady Point is in Le Flore County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Shady Point, OK?
- About 900 people live in Shady Point, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Shady Point?
- Nearby places include Panama (2.8 mi), Cameron (7.3 mi), Bokoshe (8 mi), Spiro (8.1 mi), Poteau (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023