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Steely Hollow, Oklahoma
Steely Hollow, Oklahoma is located in Oklahoma
Steely Hollow, Oklahoma
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.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 292
U.S. Decennial Census

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

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