Shidler, OK 2003, 2011
Shidler’s story
105 years in pictures
Census counts: 1,177 in 1930, 328 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1916 on.
- 1921Shidler is founded
ShidlerOK
A town of 333, founded in 1921.
Photo: Smallchief · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
333
2025 Census estimate · +2.8% since 2020
Median home value
$56K
Census ACS
Household income
$71K
median
Median age
46.3
years
Jobs based here
26
A commuter town
Is Shidler a good place to live?
Shidler has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
333 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Shidler: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Shidler, and how to reach them.
PowerCity of HominyEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterShidler water system19 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers1% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Shidler’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Oklahoma you can register online until 25 days before Election Day, in person until 25 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 25 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereSecretary, Osage County Election BoardOsage County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Feb 2018
ZIP code7465274652 100%Census 2020
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 Shidler.
Natural hazards
Shidler faces a very high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Compared with just over four fifths of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage in Shidler is higher. Federal aid has come to Shidler households in 3 declared disasters; the latest was in 2021. FEMA puts 42% of the town’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 19% to wildfires.
81risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingWildfireDrought
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Schools
The schools Shidler’s kids attend
Two of its 3 schools are below, each with the reason it’s listed. The Shidler school district runs its public schools.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward EsLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 88 | C+ |
| Shidler HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 55 | B |
NCES · EDFacts
Work & commute
Shidler stands out in Oklahoma and nationally: a smaller share of its working residents work locally
For Shidler, the mean commuting time is 17 minutes. Jobs based in the town fell to 26 in 2023, 149 fewer than in 2013. 10% of residents live below the poverty line here, where Oklahoma’s towns sit at 18% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. The median commute is under 40 miles.
1%work in town
| Shidler | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.5% | 22% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 17 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 10% | 18% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $71,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Shidler1%
Ponca City15%
Tulsa9%
Oklahoma City9%
Bartlesville4%
40 mi
median commute distance
26
jobs based in Shidler
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Shidler, expect four seasons and hot summers
Shidler’s July high stands at 92°F, below Oklahoma’s towns (93°F) but above U.S. towns (85°F).
6″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter26–49°
Spring46–70°
Summer68–90°
Fall48–72°
Oct 30
typical first frost
Apr 6
typical last frost
+0.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Shidler is
For adults in Shidler, the share who had a checkup this year is 81%. Against the Oklahoma average, Shidler comes out ahead on 7 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 3. Only 6 of the 132 Oklahoma towns we compare have a lower share of adults 18 to 64 who have no health insurance than Shidler. Two figures for adults locally: 44% have high blood pressure, 29% get no exercise outside work.
| Shidler | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 41% | 35% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 40% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 34% | 25% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 81% | 78% | 79% |
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
7 better22 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Shidler | OK |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.9% | 11.3% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 14.2% | 18.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.8% | 7.8% |
Rural Wellness Fairfax Hospital
15.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Shidler
17pages on Shidler
The big questions
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Shidler; the nearest are
Cowley County Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Arkansas City, KS28.7 mi$4,800 in-state tuitionOklahoma State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Stillwater50.8 mi$10,234 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Shidler residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Shidler for work
Where Shidler’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
26jobs based in Shidler
1%of working residents work in town
40 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Shidler
3 notable people were born in Shidler.
About Shidler
City in Oklahoma, United States
Shidler is a city in Osage County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 328 in the 2020 census, a decline from the figure of 441 recorded in 2010.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,168 ft
- ZIP code
- 74652
Questions about Shidler
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Shidler, OK a good place to live?
Shidler has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Shidler, OK known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Cal Worthington and Ed Meyer.