EldoradoOK
Home to 318 people, the town was settled in 1890.
Is Eldorado a good place to live?
32% of residents live below the poverty line in Eldorado, above both the Oklahoma town median (18%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). No town among the 132 in Oklahoma we compare has a higher July high than Eldorado. Eldorado has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
318 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Eldorado: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Eldorado, 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.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Eldorado.
The median rent in Eldorado is lower than in most of Oklahoma or the rest of the country
Values fell 2% in the year to September 2026. 88% of households live in a home they own in Eldorado.
| Eldorado | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 88% | 62% | 73% |
| Median rent | $493 a month | $873 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Eldorado stands out in Oklahoma and nationally: the FEMA risk score there is higher
Expected losses in Eldorado break down as 71% from strong winds and 10% from drought. Households locally have drawn federal disaster aid in 5 declared disasters, most recently in 2024.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Most of Eldorado’s workers head elsewhere: there are 0.2 jobs for each of them
Jobs in Eldorado fell by 145 from 2013 to 2023, to 22. In Eldorado, the typical journey to work is 17 minutes. Half commute less than 25 miles. The top destinations are Altus (25%), Oklahoma City (12%) and East Duke (10%).
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Eldorado: mild winters and hot summers
A winter brings about 2 inches of snow, with January nights at 28° and July afternoons at 98°.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Crime reported in Eldorado
In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Eldorado is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
How healthy Eldorado is
Two figures for adults in Eldorado: 44% have high blood pressure, 16% have diabetes. Against the Oklahoma average, Eldorado comes out ahead on 1 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 8. Also worth knowing: among adults in the town, 37% get no exercise outside work.
| Eldorado | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 34% | 25% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 40% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 16% |
| What stands out | Eldorado | OK |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.2% | 76.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.6% | 7.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Eldorado
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Eldorado; the nearest are
About 7 of every 100 Eldorado residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Oklahoma.
100% of working residents leave Eldorado for work
Where Eldorado’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Eldorado
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Eldorado is a town in Jackson County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Eldorado had a population of 317. The Southern Baptist pastor, W. A. Criswell, was born in Eldorado in 1909. He was the long-term pastor of the First Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas.
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- Area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,453 ft
- ZIP code
- 73537
- Area code
- 580
Questions about Eldorado
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Eldorado, OK a good place to live?
Eldorado has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Eldorado, OK known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Ralph W. Cousins and Wallie Amos Criswell.