Stilwell
City in Adair County, Oklahoma
Stilwell is a city in Adair County, Oklahoma, with 3,700 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,089 ft (332 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Zion, 2.0 miles S.
- 3,700residents (2020 Census)
- 1,089 ftelevation · 332 m
- 3.5 sq miland area · 9.2 km²
- 1,044 / sq mipopulation density
- 74960ZIP code
About Stilwell
Stilwell / ᏍᏗᎳᏪᎵ is a city located in the sovereign territory of the Cherokee Nation. It is the county seat of Adair County, and is home to the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma. The population was 3,700 as of the 2020 U.S. census, a decline of 6.7 percent from the 3,949 population recorded in 2010. The Oklahoma governor and legislature proclaimed Stilwell as the "Strawberry Capital of the World" in 1949, but the role of strawberries in the local economy has diminished since then. Today, residents of Stilwell are among the poorest and most impoverished in the United States. Stilwell also serves as a gateway to Lake Tenkiller and Adair Park, formerly called Adair State Park before it was defunded.
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Living in Stilwell
- Median household income
- $37,292
- Median home value
- $101,600
- Median rent
- $632/mo
- Median age
- 34.2
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Stilwell had 3,700 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,700 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,044 per sq mi (403 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Stilwell at a glance
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
|---|---|
| County | Adair County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,700 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.54 sq mi (9.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,089 ft (332 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.8152° N, 94.6315° W |
| ZIP code | 74960 |
| Official website | cityofstilwell.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4070350 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Stilwell
- Zion2.0 mi S
- Fairfield2.0 mi NE
- Marietta2.6 mi NW
- Lyons Switch3.5 mi SW
- Elm Grove3.8 mi E
- Honey Hill4.7 mi SE
- Cherry Tree4.8 mi S
- Mulberry5.3 mi NW
- Peavine6.0 mi N
- Piney6.7 mi NE
- West Peavine6.8 mi N
- Bell6.9 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Stilwell
What county is Stilwell in?
Stilwell is in Adair County, Oklahoma.
What is the population of Stilwell, OK?
3,700 people lived in Stilwell at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Stilwell, OK?
The ZIP code of Stilwell is 74960.
What is the elevation of Stilwell?
1,089 feet (332 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Stilwell?
Zion (2.0 mi), Fairfield (2.0 mi), Marietta (2.6 mi), Lyons Switch (3.5 mi), Elm Grove (3.8 mi).
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