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Chewey, Oklahoma

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Population in 2010: 135.
Population change since 2000: 0.0%
Males: 91  (67.4%)
Females: 44  (32.6%)
Median resident age:

24.8 years
Oklahoma median age:

37.1 years

Zip codes: 74457, 74964.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $63,361 (it was $22,500 in 2000)
Chewey:

$63,361
OK:

$59,673

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $16,116 (it was $11,201 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $123,228 (it was $51,000 in 2000)
Chewey:

$123,228
OK:

$191,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $140,706; detached houses: $140,956
March 2022 cost of living index in Chewey: 79.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 41.4%
(19.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 85.8% for American Indian residents)

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  • Races in Chewey, OK (2022)
    • 11232.0%White alone
    • 10530.0%American Indian alone
    • 7922.6%Asian alone
    • 308.6%Two or more races
    • 226.3%Hispanic
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Ancestries: English (54.1%), American (8.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 871 feet

Land area: 21.6 square miles.

Population density: 6.2 people per square mile   (very low).

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35 residents are foreign born (10.3% Asia).

This place:

10.0%
Oklahoma:

6.1%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Chewey CDP:

0.7% ($370)
Oklahoma:

0.8% ($523)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fayetteville, AR (32.7 miles , pop. 58,047).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Tulsa, OK (66.7 miles , pop. 393,049).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (255.5 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Flint Creek, OK (2.4 miles ),
Dripping Springs, OK (2.7 miles),
Oaks, OK (2.9 miles ),
Kansas, OK (2.9 miles ),
Proctor, OK (2.9 miles ),
Twin Oaks, OK (3.0 miles),
Scraper, OK (3.1 miles ),
Watts, OK (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 36.09 N, Longitude: 94.74 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 918

Distribution of median household income in Chewey, OK in 2022
Distribution of house value in Chewey, OK in 2022

Chewey satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.7%
Oklahoma:

3.2%
Most common industries in Chewey, OK (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (18.5%)
  • Food (13.0%)
  • Truck transportation (11.1%)
  • Health care (9.3%)
  • Educational services (7.4%)
  • Repair & maintenance (7.4%)
  • Public administration (5.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Truck transportation (20.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (16.7%)
  • Food (16.7%)
  • Repair & maintenance (13.3%)
  • Public administration (10.0%)
  • Machinery (6.7%)
  • Construction (6.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (20.8%)
  • Health care (20.8%)
  • Educational services (16.7%)
  • Social assistance (12.5%)
  • Personal & laundry services (12.5%)
  • Food (8.3%)
  • Private households (8.3%)
Most common occupations in Chewey, OK (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (18.5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (13.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.4%)
  • Computer specialists (5.6%)
  • Personal appearance workers (5.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (16.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (13.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (10.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10.0%)
  • Computer specialists (10.0%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (10.0%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (6.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (29.2%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (20.8%)
  • Personal appearance workers (12.5%)
  • Child care workers (12.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.3%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (8.3%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (8.3%)

Average climate in Chewey, Oklahoma

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 72.9. This is about average.

City:

72.9
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.243. This is about average. Closest monitor was 21.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.243
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2012 was 3.69. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 15.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.69
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.305. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 15.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.305
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 33.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 21.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

33.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 16.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 21.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

16.4
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.76. This is about average. Closest monitor was 21.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.76
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Chewey-area historical tornado activity is near Oklahoma state average. It is 128% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/22/1983, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 7.4 miles away from the Chewey place center injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 3/12/2006, a category F3 tornado 11.2 miles away from the place center injured 12 people and caused $6 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Chewey-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Oklahoma state average. It is 686% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 124.0 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 119.6 miles away from the city center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 115.3 miles away from Chewey center
On 11/5/2011 at 07:12:45, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 119.2 miles away from Chewey center
On 11/8/2011 at 02:46:57, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 120.9 miles away from Chewey center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 179.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Adair County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 11, Winter Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 7, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Chewey topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Chewey:

  • WESTVILLE NURSING HOME ICF (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; WESTVILLE, OK)
  • SILOAM SPRINGS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; SILOAM SPRINGS, AR)
  • DIALYSIS CENTER OF SILOAM SPRINGS (Dialysis Facility, about 15 miles away; SILOAM SPRINGS, AR)
  • CHEROKEE NATION HOME HEALTH SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 16 miles away; TAHLEQUAH, OK)
  • HOSPICE OF THE CHEROKEE (Hospital, about 16 miles away; TAHLEQUAH, OK)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Chewey:

  • John Brown University (about 13 miles; Siloam Springs, AR; Full-time enrollment: 2,097)
  • Northeastern State University (about 18 miles; Tahlequah, OK; FT enrollment: 6,895)
  • University of Arkansas (about 32 miles; Fayetteville, AR; FT enrollment: 22,163)
  • NorthWest Arkansas Community College (about 37 miles; Bentonville, AR; FT enrollment: 5,634)
  • Rogers State University (about 53 miles; Claremore, OK; FT enrollment: 3,482)
  • University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (about 53 miles; Fort Smith, AR; FT enrollment: 6,103)
  • Crowder College (about 55 miles; Neosho, MO; FT enrollment: 3,675)

Points of interest:

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Church in Chewey: Illinois River Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Adair County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

3.1 people
Oklahoma:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

79.5%
Whole state:

66.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.5%
Whole state:

5.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Chewey:

Marital status in Chewey, OK
  • Never married: 43.9%
  • Now married: 43.8%
  • Separated: 5.2%
  • Widowed: 2.3%
  • Divorced: 4.9%

For population 25 years and over in Chewey:

  • High school or higher: 84.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.7%
  • Unemployed: 6.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 38.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.0
Oklahoma average:

11.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Chewey, OK (based on Adair County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant10,32553
Mainline Protestant7413
Other36-
None11,581-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
Here:

2.29 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

1.97 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Adair County:

0.46 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

0.76 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
Adair County:

5.95 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.35 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 5
Adair County:

2.29 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

6.89 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

12.5%
Oklahoma:

10.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Adair County:

32.7%
Oklahoma:

29.2%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Chewey:

44.7%
State:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

40.0%
Oklahoma:

45.2%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.2
Oklahoma:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

20.3%
State:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Chewey:

4.9%
Oklahoma:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.6
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

29.6%
Oklahoma:

33.9%

General health condition:
Chewey:

56.2%
State:

55.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Chewey:

77.9%
State:

78.4%

More about Health and Nutrition of Chewey, OK Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Chewey:

  • KUOA (1290 AM; 5 kW; SILOAM SPRINGS, AR; Owner: KUOA, INC.)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KFAY (1030 AM; 10 kW; FARMINGTON, AR; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KURM (790 AM; 5 kW; ROGERS, AR; Owner: KERM, INC)
  • KTBZ (1430 AM; 25 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KMUS (1380 AM; 20 kW; MUSKOGEE, OK; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KYHN (1320 AM; 10 kW; FORT SMITH, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KTLQ (1350 AM; 1 kW; TAHLEQUAH, OK; Owner: JOHNSON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KWHN (1650 AM; 10 kW; FT. SMITH, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KBTN (1420 AM; 10 kW; NEOSHO, MO; Owner: PETRACOM OF JOPLIN, L.L.C.)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KGGF (690 AM; 10 kW; COFFEYVILLE, KS; Owner: KGGF-KUSN, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Chewey:

  • KLRC (101.1 FM; SILOAM SPRINGS, AR; Owner: JOHN BROWN UNIVERSITY)
  • K204CA (88.7 FM; TAHLEQUAH, OK; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • KDAB (94.9 FM; PRAIRIE GROVE, AR; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KBVA (106.5 FM; BELLA VISTA, AR; Owner: GAYLA JOY HENDREN)
  • KNYD (90.5 FM; BROKEN ARROW, OK; Owner: CREATIVE EDUCATIONAL MEDIA CORP. INC)
  • KEZA (107.9 FM; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KISR (93.7 FM; FORT SMITH, AR; Owner: STEREO 93, INC.)
  • KUAF (91.3 FM; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS)
  • KAYH (89.3 FM; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; Owner: FAMILY VISION MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KURM-FM (100.3 FM; SOUTHWEST CITY, MO; Owner: KERM, INC.)
  • KEOK (101.7 FM; TAHLEQUAH, OK; Owner: JOHNSON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KMCK-FM (105.7 FM; SILOAM SPRINGS, AR; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KKIX (103.9 FM; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

TV broadcast stations around Chewey:

  • KJRH (Channel 2; TULSA, OK; Owner: SCRIPPS HOWARD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KTUL (Channel 8; TULSA, OK; Owner: KTUL, LLC)
  • KOED-TV (Channel 11; TULSA, OK; Owner: OKLAHOMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
  • KFSM-TV (Channel 5; FORT SMITH, AR; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • KOTV (Channel 6; TULSA, OK; Owner: GRIFFIN LICENSING, L.L.C.)
  • K52GX (Channel 52; TAHLEQUAH, OK; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K33FG (Channel 33; SILOAM SPRINGS, AR; Owner: FORT SMITH 46, INC.)
  • KTFO (Channel 41; TULSA, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KAFT (Channel 13; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; Owner: ARKANSAS EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 79ft / 24.1mTotal length
  • $3,823,000Total costs
  • 2,592Total average daily traffic
  • 382Total average daily truck traffic
  • 4,147Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Chewey, OK - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21930-1939
  • 21940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 21980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Chewey, OK
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Chewey, OK
  • 58.0%Electricity
  • 23.9%Utility gas
  • 8.0%Other fuel
  • 5.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.5%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Chewey, OK
  • 66.7%Wood
  • 33.3%Utility gas


Chewey compared to Oklahoma state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
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