Steely Hollow, Oklahoma facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Steely Hollow, Oklahoma
Census-designated place
Steely Hollow, Oklahoma Location in Oklahoma
Country	United States
State	Oklahoma
County	Cherokee
Area
• Total	4.78 sq mi (12.39 km2)
• Land	4.77 sq mi (12.36 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation	948 ft (289 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	292
• Density	61.20/sq mi (23.63/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CST)
FIPS code	40-70037
GNIS feature ID	2584392

Steely Hollow is a small community in Cherokee County, Oklahoma, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts for population, but it does not have its own local government like a city or town. In 2020, about 292 people lived in Steely Hollow.

Where is Steely Hollow?

Steely Hollow is located in the northern part of Cherokee County. It is about 5 miles (8 kilometers) north of Tahlequah. Tahlequah is the main city and the county seat for Cherokee County. This means it is where the county's government offices are located.

The name "Steely Hollow" comes from a valley found on the east side of the community. This valley stretches southeast towards the Illinois River. Homes in Steely Hollow are built both within this valley and on the higher ground to the west.

What is the Area Like?

According to the United States Census Bureau, Steely Hollow covers a total area of about 4.78 square miles (12.39 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.

How Many People Live Here?

The number of people living in Steely Hollow has changed over time.

In 2010, the population was 206 people. By 2020, the population had grown to 292 people.

See also

You can also learn about Steely Hollow in Spanish for kids: Steely Hollow (Oklahoma) para niños