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Sour John, OK
Census-designated place in Muskogee County, Oklahoma.
Population
80
Land area
5.7sq mi
People per sq mi
14
ZIP codes
0
Sour John and its ZIP codes
Sour John at a glance
- Sour John is 76% less dense than Oklahoma as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Muskogee County. PPP loans are for Sour John.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Sep 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,479
26,448 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,780
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$597M
FY 2026, $9,004 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Sour John, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
869
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
131
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 25°F
47.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sour John, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
Cities near Sour John
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Sand HillCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 7.6 |
| Paradise HillTown | 3.9 mi | 0.6 |
| NotchietownCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 7.8 |
| BraggsTown | 4.1 mi | 0.3 |
| River BottomCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 9.4 |
| GoreTown | 5.8 mi | 2.4 |
| Redbird SmithCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 12 |
| Webbers FallsTown | 7.9 mi | 4.2 |
| BlackgumCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.2 |
| KeeftonCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 19.7 |
| CarlisleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 26.3 |
| BoxCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.3 |
| VianTown | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| MuskogeeCity | 13 mi | 43 |
| Fort GibsonTown | 13 mi | 13.4 |
| WarnerTown | 13 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sour John, OK in?
- Sour John is in Muskogee County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Sour John, OK?
- About 80 people live in Sour John, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sour John?
- Nearby places include Sand Hill (3.4 mi), Paradise Hill (3.9 mi), Notchietown (4 mi), Braggs (4.1 mi), River Bottom (5.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023