AdairOK
A town of 650, settled in 1883. Public schools that outperform most of Oklahoma.
What makes Adair stand out
The 2 things Adair does most differently from other towns.
650 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Adair’s report card
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The data
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Adair’s public schools outperform 91% of Oklahoma districts
The public schools Adair’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 91% of Oklahoma’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernita Hughes Es | PK–5 | 474 | A |
| Adair MS | 6–8 | 233 | B |
| Adair HS | 9–12 | 281 | A |
Nearly a quarter of Adair is conserved land
1.4 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Adair Waterworks | — | 10 |
| 2. Town of Adair | — | 6 |
| 3. Mayes County Barn D1 | — | 3 |
Most working residents commute out of Adair
Most working residents leave Adair for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Tulsa (19%), Pryor Creek (18%) and Claremore (5%). Half commute less than 24 miles.
Where working residents work
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 77% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, hot summers
Adair has chilly winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 26°, and about 8 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
A typical Adair home is worth about $255K
The typical Adair home is worth about $255,000, up 4.2% in a year, 14% above the Oklahoma typical home.
Typical home value
Crime reported in Adair
10 crimes were reported in Adair in 2025: 8 property and 2 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Adair is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
How healthy Adair is
Adair tracks Oklahoma closely on all 32 CDC measures.
96% of working residents leave Adair for work
Where Adair’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Adair
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Adair is a town in Mayes County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 732 at the 2020 census, down from 790 in 2010. Named for two prominent Cherokee brothers, the town was established in 1883. It opened a Cherokee school in the 1880s.
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- Established
- 1883
- Population
- 732
- Area
- 5.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 682 ft
- ZIP code
- 74330