Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
29% of residents live below the poverty line in Depew, where Oklahoma’s towns sit at 18% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Among 132 Oklahoma towns, just 2 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Depew. Depew Route 66 Segment is on the National Register of Historic Places. Depew has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Depew beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 1,126 in 1930, 411 in 2020. The archive holds 23 old photos and papers going back to 1940 and 2 maps from 1975 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Depew, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
Ordered by what stands out in Depew.
Most working residents leave Depew for work: only 4% work in town. At $37,000, Depew’s median household income is below both Oklahoma’s towns ($55,000) and U.S. towns ($80,000). The top destinations are Tulsa (18%), Bristow (8%) and Oklahoma City (8%).
| Depew | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 3.8% | 22% | 8% |
| Median household income | $37,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Its public schools are run by the Depew school district. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depew EsLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 256 | B− |
| Depew HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 108 | B |
NCES · EDFacts
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 75% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Depew has chilly winters and hot summers. Depew’s July high is 93°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
The typical Depew home is worth about $249,000, up 8.2% in a year, 13% above the Oklahoma typical home.
| Depew | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 69% | 62% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,010 a month | $873 a month | $1,185 a month |
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
21 crimes were reported in Depew in 2025: 18 property and 3 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Depew is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Depew beats the Oklahoma average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6. 20% of Depew adults smoke cigarettes.
| Depew | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 38% | 36% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 40% | 35% |
| What stands out | Depew | OK |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 24% | 16.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.8% | 8% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 4.5% | 3.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Depew; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Depew residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
Where Depew’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in Oklahoma, US
Depew is a town in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States. It is 41 miles southwest of Tulsa. The population was 411 at the 2020 census. The town was named in honor of New York Senator Chauncey Depew.
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Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Depew has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
2 notable people were born here, including Linda Larason and Kyle Hilbert.