Redbird SmithOK
A town of 659.
Is Redbird Smith a good place to live?
Redbird Smith has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
659 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Redbird Smith: who provides what
Redbird Smith is unincorporated, so Sequoyah County and regional agencies provide most services.
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 Redbird Smith.
Redbird Smith stands out in Oklahoma and nationally, with the average trip to work longer than most
The top destinations are Muskogee (13%), Sallisaw (12%) and Tulsa (8%). In Redbird Smith, the middle household income is $61,000, above Oklahoma’s towns ($55,000) but below U.S. towns ($80,000). Half commute less than 24 miles.
| Redbird Smith | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 34 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 18% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $61,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Redbird Smith has a high natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
In Redbird Smith, the FEMA risk score is 75 of 100, where Oklahoma’s towns sit at 61 of 100 and U.S. towns at 44 of 100. FEMA puts 34% of the town’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 17% to tornadoes.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
A larger share of adults in Redbird Smith have high blood pressure than in the typical Oklahoma or U.S. town
Among adults in Redbird Smith, 22% smoke cigarettes. Only 9 of the 132 Oklahoma towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Redbird Smith. This Oklahoma town does better than the Oklahoma average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and worse on 13.
| Redbird Smith | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 49% | 40% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 14% | 16% |
| What stands out | Redbird Smith | OK |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.2% | 76.3% |
| More adults getting a yearly checkup | 81.5% | 77.9% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 5.7% | 3.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Conservation land takes up 0.6% of Redbird Smith
Among 114 Oklahoma towns, just 6 have a lower share of conserved land than Redbird Smith. The town has one park or preserve, 41 acres in all.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lower Illinois Public Fishing and Hunting Area | — | 41 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Redbird Smith
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Redbird Smith; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Redbird Smith residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
100% of working residents leave Redbird Smith for work
Where Redbird Smith’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Redbird Smith
CDP in Oklahoma, United States
Redbird Smith is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, United States. It is part of the Fort Smith, Arkansas-Oklahoma Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Redbird Smith had a population of 526. It was named for Redbird Smith (Cherokee), who founded the Keetoowah Nighthawk Society in Indian Territory and established a ceremonial ground here for sacred rituals.
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- Area
- 10 sq mi
- Elevation
- 797 ft
Questions about Redbird Smith
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Redbird Smith, OK a good place to live?
Redbird Smith has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.