Keys Authority

Keys is a lower-income village of 982 with home prices 1.5× below the Oklahoma median.

Keys, Oklahoma

Population in Keys stands at 982 — placing it among the smaller communities of Cherokee County, Oklahoma. The median household income stands at $38,600.

Definition and scope

Located in Cherokee County, Oklahoma, Keys operates within Oklahoma's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 2 and is part of the Tahlequah, OK metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Keys has approximately 982 residents. The median age is 35.9 years. Roughly 60% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $130,200.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 35.0%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 1.5%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Keys is $38,600. Poverty rate stands at 32.2%. Unemployment rate at last release was 3.5%. Educational attainment: 24.0% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Keys:

• Public schools: 20
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Keys is Muskogee-Davis Regional Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Muskogee County Courthouse.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 890 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7b.

References

• Oklahoma State Authority — state-level reference for Oklahoma.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.