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Adair, Oklahoma Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Adair, Oklahoma is 881, with 49% male and 51% female. Adair has maintained a relatively steady population, with modest growth in recent years, as it serves as a small but vital hub in the surrounding rural area.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1883
  • County: Mayes
  • Land area: 0.80 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 1,101 people per square mile
  • Area code: 918
  • Zip code: 74330

Geography and Location

Adair, Oklahoma is located in northeastern Oklahoma, in Mayes County, just off U.S. Highway 69. The town is part of the Green Country region, known for its rolling hills, lakes, and rivers. Adair is situated near the Grand River and is within a short drive of Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees, a popular destination for boating and fishing. The town itself is small and rural, with local businesses, schools, and a strong agricultural presence in the surrounding areas. Its location along a major highway makes it accessible to larger cities like Tulsa, providing residents with rural living while still having access to urban amenities.

Demographics

Median resident age: 34.0 years
Median household income: $35,250
Median house value: $53,200

Population by Race

Races in Adair:

  • White Non-Hispanic (68.9%)
  • American Indian (29.5%)
  • Two or more races (5.8%)
  • Hispanic (1.3%)
  • Other race (0.7%)

Ancestries: United States (17.9%), German (8.7%), Irish (8.1%), English (6.0%), Dutch (1.7%), French (1.6%).

Elevation: 680 feet

Land area: 4.5 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Adair

  • High school or higher: 83.1%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 12.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.8%
  • Unemployed: 3.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 25.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Adair town

  • Never married: 14.1%
  • Now married: 61.9%
  • Separated: 2.4%
  • Widowed: 6.9%
  • Divorced: 14.8%

0.7% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +17 (+2.5%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Adair:

  • INTEGRIS MAYES COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER (about 11 miles; PRYOR, OK)
  • CRAIG GENERAL HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; VINITA, OK)
  • CLAREMORE REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 26 miles; CLAREMORE, OK)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Adair:

  • TULSA INTL (about 47 miles; TULSA, OK; Abbreviation: TUL)
  • NORTHWEST ARKANSAS RGNL (about 68 miles; FAYETTEVILLE/SPRINGDALE/, AR; Abbreviation: XNA)
  • JOPLIN REGIONAL (about 73 miles; JOPLIN, MO; Abbreviation: JLN)

Other public-use airports nearest to Adair:

  • VINITA MUNI (about 15 miles; VINITA, OK; Abbreviation: H04)
  • MID-AMERICA INDUSTRIAL (about 16 miles; PRYOR, OK; Abbreviation: H71)
  • CLAREMORE RGNL (about 18 miles; CLAREMORE, OK; Abbreviation: GCM)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Adair:

  • NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 41 miles; TAHLEQUAH, OK; Full-time enrollment: 6,610)
  • TULSA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 52 miles; TULSA, OK; Full-time enrollment: 8,727)
  • UNIVERSITY OF TULSA (about 52 miles; TULSA, OK; Full-time enrollment: 3,760)
  • ORAL ROBERTS UNIVERSITY (about 55 miles; TULSA, OK; Full-time enrollment: 3,309)
  • MISSOURI SOUTHERN STATE COLLEGE (about 70 miles; JOPLIN, MO; Full-time enrollment: 4,569)
  • NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 72 miles; BENTONVILLE, AR; Full-time enrollment: 2,197)
  • PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY (about 78 miles; PITTSBURG, KS; Full-time enrollment: 5,566)

Schools

Public high school in Adair:

  • ADAIR HS (Students: 289; Location: 101 HARLEY HUGHES AVENUE; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Adair:

  • BERNITA HUGHES ES (Students: 439; Location: 2 SOUTH HARLEY HUGHES; Grades: PK – 05)
  • ADAIR MS (Students: 212; Location: 101 S. HARLEY HUGHES AVE; Grades: 06 – 08)

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