PadenOK
A town of 427, settled in 1903.
Is Paden a good place to live?
No town among the 132 in Oklahoma we compare has a lower share of working residents who work in town than Paden. Paden has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
427 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Paden: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Paden, 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 Paden.
Paden has 0.1 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Paden for work: only 1% work in town. Jobs based in Paden fell to 18 in 2023, 22 fewer than in 2013. Paden’s average trip to work is 27 minutes, where Oklahoma’s towns sit at 22 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes.
| Paden | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $47,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 16% | 18% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The schools Paden’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Paden school district. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paden EsLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 143 | B+ |
| Paden HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 64 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts
Drought leads a high hazard risk in Paden
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Paden, expect mild winters and hot summers
Paden has chilly winters and hot summers. Paden’s July high is 93°F, near the Oklahoma town median (93°F) and above the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Paden is
Paden beats the Oklahoma average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 19. 24% of adults smoke cigarettes in Paden. Among 132 Oklahoma towns, just 6 have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Paden.
| Paden | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 18% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 16% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 48% | 40% | 35% |
| What stands out | Paden | OK |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.1% | 76.3% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 29.3% | 16.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The typical home in Paden is valued at about $212K
The typical Paden home is worth about $212,000, up 10.3% in a year, close to the Oklahoma typical home. Paden’s median rent is $742 a month.
| Paden | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $742 a month | $873 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 73% | 62% | 73% |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Paden has set aside 0% of its land for conservation
0.0 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Muscogee Creek Nation Paden Park & Walking Trail | — | 1 |
| 2. Paden Main Street Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Paden
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Paden; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Paden residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
99% of working residents leave Paden for work
Where Paden’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Paden
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Paden is a town in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 419 at the 2020 Census. It is named for Paden Tolbert, a U.S. Deputy Marshal who served the area in the early 1900s.
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- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 997 ft
- ZIP code
- 74860
- Area code
- 405
Questions about Paden
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Paden, OK a good place to live?
Paden has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.