Paden Authority

Paden is a lower-income village of 391 with home prices 2.3× below the Oklahoma median.

Paden, Oklahoma

Population in Paden stands at 391 — placing it among the smaller communities of Okfuskee County, Oklahoma. Households here earn a median of $47,273.

Definition and scope

Paden is a chartered municipality within Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, Oklahoma. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 2.

Who lives here

Paden has approximately 391 residents. The median age is 42.9 years. Roughly 73% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $85,900.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 56.3%
• Black or African American: 0.8%
• Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Paden is $47,273. Poverty rate stands at 15.5%. Unemployment rate at last release was 3.8%. Educational attainment: 15.5% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Paden:

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

Getting around

Prague Municipal Airport provides commercial air service for the area. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Okfuskee County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Norman, Oklahoma.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 1,001 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.