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Stilwell, OK
City in Adair County, Oklahoma.
Population
3,755
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,064
ZIP codes
0
Stilwell and its ZIP codes
Stilwell at a glance
- Stilwell is about 18 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- It is the 91st most populous of 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
- Households here earn a median of $37,292 a year, 43% less than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $101,600 (49% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $632 a month.
Local data for Stilwell, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stilwell, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,292
Poverty rate
34.2%
Median home value
$101,600
Median rent
$632/mo
Homeownership
46.2%
Bachelor's or higher
7.4%
Median age
34.2
Average commute
21.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (366), Irish Americans (209), German Americans (183).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Adair County. PPP loans are for Stilwell.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,754
4,294 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,129
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$145M
FY 2026, $7,430 per person
How people get to work
Stilwell, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.3%
- Carpooled21.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
- Worked from home0.1%
Average one-way commute: 21.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stilwell, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
524
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
13
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 27°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stilwell, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
48.8%
U.S. 33.3% +15.5 pts
Diabetes
19.6%
U.S. 12.1% +7.5 pts
Smoking
29.2%
U.S. 12.8% +16.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.7%
U.S. 11.1% +6.6 pts
Cities near Stilwell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FairfieldCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 4.9 |
| ZionCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 1 |
| MariettaCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1.8 |
| Elm GroveCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 2.4 |
| Honey HillCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 2.9 |
| PeavineCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 9.4 |
| MulberryCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.9 |
| Cherry TreeCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 11.5 |
| Lyons SwitchCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 12.7 |
| PineyCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 4.5 |
| West PeavineCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 7.8 |
| BellCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 4.7 |
| BaronCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 5.9 |
| TitanicCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 5.3 |
| Evansville, ARCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1.4 |
| Rocky MountainCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 15.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stilwell, OK in?
- Stilwell is in Adair County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Stilwell, OK?
- About 3,755 people live in Stilwell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stilwell?
- Nearby places include Fairfield (2 mi), Zion (2.1 mi), Marietta (2.5 mi), Elm Grove (3.4 mi), Honey Hill (4.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023