Caney Ridge
Census-designated place in Cherokee County, Oklahoma

Caney Ridge is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Cherokee County, Oklahoma, with 120 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 712 ft (217 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dry Creek, 1.8 miles S.
- 120residents (2020 Census)
- 712 ftelevation · 217 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.7 km²
- 426 / sq mipopulation density
- 74471ZIP code
About Caney Ridge
Caney Ridge is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Cherokee County, Oklahoma, United States, within the Cherokee Nation. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census. As of the 2020 census, Caney Ridge had a population of 120.
The CDP is in southeastern Cherokee County, on a ridge between two arms of Tenkiller Ferry Lake: Caney Creek to the north and Dry Creek to the south. The CDP is bordered to the north by Tenkiller, to the east by Barber, and to the south by Dry Creek. The western tip of the CDP touches the Illinois River in Tenkiller Ferry Lake.
Oklahoma State Highway 100 passes through Caney Ridge, leading east 17 miles (27 km) to Stilwell and southwest 1 mile (1.6 km) to its end at State Highway 82, which leads northwest 13 miles (21 km) to Tahlequah, the Cherokee county seat.
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Living in Caney Ridge
- Median household income
- $38,750
- Median home value
- $68,800
- Median rent
- $575/mo
- Median age
- 39.5
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Caney Ridge had 120 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 120 |
|---|---|
| Density | 426 per sq mi (164 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Caney Ridge at a glance
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
|---|---|
| County | Cherokee County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 120 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.28 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km²) |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.7639° N, 94.8828° W |
| ZIP code | 74471 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4011575 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Caney Ridge
- Dry Creek1.8 mi S
- Barber2.1 mi E
- Tenkiller3.2 mi NE
- Cookson3.5 mi SW
- Keys4.3 mi NW
- Etta5.1 mi N
- Caney5.1 mi NE
- Pettit5.3 mi W
- Rocky Mountain6.5 mi E
- Park Hill7.0 mi NW
- Cave Spring7.4 mi E
- Welling8.1 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Caney Ridge
What county is Caney Ridge in?
Caney Ridge is in Cherokee County, Oklahoma.
What is the population of Caney Ridge, OK?
120 people lived in Caney Ridge at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Caney Ridge, OK?
The ZIP code of Caney Ridge is 74471.
What is the elevation of Caney Ridge?
712 feet (217 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Caney Ridge?
Dry Creek (1.8 mi), Barber (2.1 mi), Tenkiller (3.2 mi), Cookson (3.5 mi), Keys (4.3 mi).
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