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Vian, OK

Town in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma.

Population

1,435

Land area

1.3sq mi

People per sq mi

1,072

ZIP codes

0

Vian and its ZIP codes

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Vian at a glance

  • Vian is about 18 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $41,250 a year, 37% less than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $115,600 (42% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $758 a month.

Local data for Vian, OK

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Vian, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$41,250

Poverty rate

24.2%

Median home value

$115,600

Median rent

$758/mo

Homeownership

47.4%

Bachelor's or higher

10.0%

Median age

32.5

Average commute

28.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (67), Irish Americans (55), German Americans (34).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sequoyah County. PPP loans are for Vian.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.7%

Aug 2026, +0.5 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

Sequoyah County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone79.0%
  • Carpooled9.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked4.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
  • Worked from home6.0%

Average one-way commute: 28.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Vian, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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 zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Vian, OK, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

47.3%

U.S. 33.3% +14.0 pts

Diabetes

17.1%

U.S. 12.1% +5.0 pts

Smoking

23.0%

U.S. 12.8% +10.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.6%

U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts

Cities near Vian

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
CarlisleCensus-designated place3.5 mi26.3
Pinhook CornerCensus-designated place4.8 mi9.6
Redbird SmithCensus-designated place4.9 mi12
BoxCensus-designated place5 mi3.3
TamahaTown7 mi6.4
BlackgumCensus-designated place7.3 mi0.2
Dwight MissionCensus-designated place8 mi4.8
GoreTown8.2 mi2.4
Evening ShadeCensus-designated place8.3 mi13.3
NotchietownCensus-designated place8.4 mi7.8
Webbers FallsTown9.1 mi4.2
Paradise HillTown9.3 mi0.6
Badger LeeCensus-designated place9.6 mi0.7
SallisawCity10 mi13.9
Marble CityTown10 mi0.4
Flute SpringsCensus-designated place12 mi4.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Vian, OK in?
Vian is in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma.
What is the population of Vian, OK?
About 1,435 people live in Vian, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Vian?
Nearby places include Carlisle (3.5 mi), Pinhook Corner (4.8 mi), Redbird Smith (4.9 mi), Box (5 mi), Tamaha (7 mi).

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