Dry Creek: Economy & Jobs
Dry Creek reports a median household income of $40,500 (1.3× below Cherokee County median $53,218; 1.6× below Oklahoma median $65,039), with homes at a median value of $81,300. The surrounding county supports 17,947 jobs (avg $49,123).
- $55,962 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income (vs Oklahoma $74,344).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $40,500 — below the Oklahoma median ($62,125). Poverty rate 19.7% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 2.0× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 19.7% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 1.1% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $18,660 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $1,044,256 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $55,962 (vs Oklahoma $74,344) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $36,499 |
| Median Household Income | $40,500 (vs Oklahoma $62,125) |
| Poverty Rate | 19.7% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Professional |
| Economic Character · Income Level | working-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $40,500 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 1.7% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 12% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 12.5% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 17,947 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $881,593,964 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $49,123 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 1,664,310 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.7% (vs Oklahoma 3.1%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 7 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 9,218 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 1,316.90 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Crop Totals, Poultry Totals, Cattle, Fruit & Tree Nut Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 762 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 8,828 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 337,606 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 6 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 16 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 16 |
| Local Businesses · Used Car Dealers | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Beauty Salons | 7 |
| Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 4 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 34 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 28 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 4 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 6 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (6)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (1)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Oaks Ez Stop |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 66 |
Sources: USDA SNAP — county FIPS aggregate
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | INOLA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $559,926,442 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 11,893.59 (vs Oklahoma $7,371) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 47,078 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 87.5% |
|---|---|
| Pct Walked | 12.5% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 62.7 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 70.1% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 2 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12