Stroud, Oklahoma
Stroud is a city of 2,793 people in Creek County, Oklahoma, founded in 1892.
Why visit Stroud
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 7 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Joseph Carpenter House and Rock Café.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Stroud
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Stroud
Stroud is a city in Creek and Lincoln counties in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of the 2020 census, Stroud had a population of 2,719.
From the Wikipedia article Stroud, Oklahoma (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Joseph Carpenter House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic house in Oklahoma, United States
Rock Café
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Restaurant in Stroud, Oklahoma, US on U.S. Route 66
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes7
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 1.3 mi
603 North Eighth Avenue, Stroud
Mo-Th 07:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-24:00; Su 08:00-23:00
Where to stay2
History
Stroud was founded in 1892 and named for James W. Stroud, a developer. Early in its history, Stroud lay in Oklahoma Territory, where alcoholic drinks could be sold legally. Towns close to the boundary between Oklahoma Territory and Indian Territory were known as "whiskey towns," and had a reputation as a "wild" town due to its many saloons and other businesses catering to thirsty cowboys and travelers arriving from "dry" Indian Territory. These days were short-lived, however, because Oklahoma statehood in 1907, forced Stroud to become "dry" as well.
In 1901, after a race riot, Stroud became a sundown town, with a prominent sign warning African Americans not to stay overnight.
During the first decade of the 20th century, Stroud's economy was based on cotton farming in the surrounding countryside. The population at statehood was 1,312. By 1909, Stroud had two banks, two newspapers, four cotton gins, and a cottonseed-oil mill, but the 1910 census showed population declined to 1,220.
From the History section of Stroud, Oklahoma on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship6
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare1
Map of Stroud
30 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 28°F | 1.6 in | 2.0 in |
| Feb | 54°F | 32°F | 1.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 41°F | 2.6 in | 1.0 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 48°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 79°F | 59°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 67°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 71°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 70°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 62°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 50°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 39°F | 2.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 51°F | 30°F | 2.1 in | 1.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Chandler 5Se Mesonet (12 mi away), rain and snow from Stroud 3 N, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Creek County has had 39 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2025-05-21: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds (Fire)
- 2025-03-15: Underwood Fire (Fire)
- 2025-03-14: Little Salt Creek Fire (Fire)
- 2024-10-30: Euchee Creek Fire (Fire)
- 2023-07-19: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2021-02-24: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Stroud Municipal Airport (SUD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Chandler 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Drumright 16 mi north, about 25 min by car
- Prague 19 mi south, about 31 min by car
- Meeker 24 mi southwest, about 38 min by car
- Kellyville 29 mi northeast, about 47 min by car
- Okemah 31 mi southeast, about 49 min by car
- Luther 31 mi west, about 50 min by car
- Shawnee 34 mi southwest, about 54 min by car
- Sapulpa 34 mi northeast, about 54 min by car
- Stillwater 35 mi northwest, about 56 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Stroud City Hall, Stroud, Oklahoma, kennethaw88, CC BY 4.0
- Stroud Oklahoma, DrunkDriver, Public domain
- SwbtBldgStroudOk, Melodibit, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HadleyHouseStroudOk, Melodibit, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GeorgeHughesHouseStroudOk, Melodibit, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BonTonHouseStroudOk, Melodibit, CC BY-SA 3.0
- StroudTradingCoBldgStroudOk, Melodibit, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WilliamAlfredMenschBldgStroudOk, Melodibit, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HotelLincolnStroudOk, Melodibit, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JamesWStroudHouseStroudOk, Melodibit, CC BY-SA 3.0
- OldStroudSchoolStroudOk, Melodibit, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WalterHadleyHouse, Melodibit, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JosephCarpenterHouse, Melodibit, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rock Cafe - building, Emily Richardson, CC BY-SA 3.0
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