Population74,967 (2025 est.)
Railway Connections And An Oil Country Story
Creek County, OklahomaSapulpa anchors Creek County, with Bristow, Drumright and other communities contributing to its railway and oil history. The county takes its name from the Creek Nation, making Indigenous history essential context for the later development of towns and county institutions. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 74,967 residents in Creek County, Oklahoma, on July 1, 2025. The county has approximately 950 square miles of land, according to the 2020 Census Gazetteer.
Creek County at a Glance
Population74,967 (2025 est.)
County SeatSapulpa
Largest CitySapulpa
Established1907 (organized; NACo County Explorer)
ZIP CodesSee postal resources
Total Area, Including Water970 sq mi (total)
Major RoutesSee transportation resources
Area CodesVaries by community
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Creek County was established at Oklahoma statehood in 1907. Sapulpa's railway connections predated that event, while its contest with Bristow over the county seat continued until 1913. The courthouse followed in 1914. Railway growth and oil production helped shape communities across the county during this period. These institutions belong to the statehood period, while Muscogee connections reach beyond that administrative milestone. Keeping those timelines distinct produces a fuller account of the place and its communities.
Explore Sapulpa's civic center alongside the distinct histories of Bristow or Drumright. The courthouse, railway and oil themes provide different ways to understand development, while the county name points to a longer Muscogee history requiring its own attention. Choose one public landmark and one interpretive resource rather than relying on a drive past former industrial sites. This gives the working history a clearer local setting and context.
What Shapes Us
Local Character
The county takes its name from the Creek Nation, making Indigenous history essential context for the later development of towns and county institutions.
Community History
Creek County was established at Oklahoma statehood in 1907. Sapulpa's railway connections predated that event, while its contest with Bristow over the county seat continued until 1913.
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The courthouse, railway and oil themes provide different ways to understand development, while the county name points to a longer Muscogee history requiring its own attention.
Follow local connections while respecting the histories beneath them.
A Closer Look
Creek County
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Creek County businesses, nonprofits eligible for SBA drought disaster loans - Sapulpa Times
Creek County businesses, nonprofits eligible for SBA drought disaster loans Sapulpa Times
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Creek County businesses, nonprofits eligible for SBA drought disaster loans - Sapulpa Times
Creek County businesses, nonprofits eligible for SBA drought disaster loans Sapulpa Times
Oct 31, 2026 • 2 min read
Tulsa man killed in crash along Turner Turnpike - KOKH
Tulsa man killed in crash along Turner Turnpike KOKH
Oct 19, 2026 • 2 min read
Tulsa man killed in rollover crash on Turner Turnpike in Creek County - News On 6
Tulsa man killed in rollover crash on Turner Turnpike in Creek County News On 6
Oct 19, 2026 • 2 min read
Tulsa man dies after rollover crash on Turner Turnpike in Creek County - 2 News Oklahoma KJRH Tulsa
Tulsa man dies after rollover crash on Turner Turnpike in Creek County 2 News Oklahoma KJRH Tulsa
Oct 19, 2026 • 2 min read
58-year-old man dead after crash on Turner Turnpike - KTUL
58-year-old man dead after crash on Turner Turnpike KTUL
Oct 19, 2026 • 2 min read
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Government
Start with the county’s public information and department directory for local contacts and service information.
Schools
Public school contacts
Selected local schools from the NCES 2024-2025 directory. Contact the school or district to confirm enrollment, attendance boundaries and current services; this is not a complete school list.
Allen-Bowden Public School – Elementary; grades PK-08. 7049 Frankoma Road, Tulsa, OK 74131. 918-224-4440.
Collins Es – Elementary; grades 03-05. 811 North Ash, Bristow, OK 74010. 918-367-5551.
Depew Es – Elementary; grades PK-08. 500 7th St, Depew, OK 74028. 918-324-5368.
Bradley Es – Elementary; grades PK-06. 508 South Skinner Avenue, Drumright, OK 74030. 918-352-9519.
Gypsy Public School – Elementary; grades PK-08. 30899 South 417th West Avenue, Depew, OK 74028. 918-324-5365.
Kellyville Es – Elementary; grades PK-02. 144 S Elm, Kellyville, OK 74039. 918-247-6133.
Kiefer Es – Elementary; grades PK-06. 4600 West 151st Street, Kiefer, OK 74041. 918-321-5444.
Hospitals
Local hospital contacts
Facility contacts from the CMS Hospital General Information directory, updated July 22, 2026. Contact the facility directly to confirm current services and appointment arrangements.
Carrus Lakeside Hospital – Acute Care Hospitals. 700 West 7Th Street, Bristow, OK 74010. 918-367-2215.
Drumright Regional Hospital – Critical Access Hospitals. 610 West Bypass, Drumright, OK 74030. 918-382-2300.
Ascension St John Sapulpa – Critical Access Hospitals. 1004 East Bryan, Sapulpa, OK 74066. 918-224-4280.
Public Safety
Emergency Services
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Parks & Public Lands
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Trails
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Utilities
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Libraries
Local library contacts
Locations and public phone numbers are from the IMLS FY2024 Public Libraries Survey. Call the branch to confirm current hours and services before visiting.
Bristow Montfort & Allie Jones Mem Library – 111 W 7Th Ave, Bristow, OK 74010. 918-367-6562.
Drumright Public Library – 104 East Broadway, Drumright, OK 74030. 918-352-2228.
Kellyville Public Library – 230 E Buffalo, Kellyville, OK 74039. 918-247-3740.
Mannford Public Library – 101 Green Valley Park Rd, Mannford, OK 74044. 918-865-2665.
Mounds Public Library – 15 West 14Th Street, Mounds, OK 74047. 918-827-3949.
Sapulpa Bartlett Carnegie Public Library – 27 W Dewey, Sapulpa, OK 74066. 918-224-5624.
Courts
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DMV
Oklahoma — Renew & Replace License & ID
Transportation
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Postal Services
USPS location finder — Search by street address, city or ZIP Code for nearby post offices, collection boxes and available services.
USPS ZIP Code lookup — Find the mailing ZIP Code for a specific street address.
USPS Hold Mail — Arrange a temporary mail hold and review identity-verification requirements.
USPS change of address and forwarding — Review forwarding options and submit an address-change request through USPS.
USPS package pickup — Check pickup availability for your address and schedule eligible shipments.
Veterans
National services available to local residents
VA accredited representatives — Find help with VA claims and benefit applications.
VA health care applications — Review application options and supporting information.
VA disability claims — Find the official steps for submitting a disability claim.
GI Bill and education benefits — Review how to apply for VA education benefits.
Veteran career and employment support — Explore VA employment, training and career assistance.
Employment
National services available to local residents
USAJOBS federal employment — Search federal openings by location and occupation.
Apprenticeship Finder — Search apprenticeship opportunities by location and occupation.
My Next Move career exploration — Explore occupations, industries and career interests.
Government job-training resources — Find routes to state training programs and support for different job seekers.
Unemployment benefit guidance — Find your state program and its application and eligibility information.
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Local Questions
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74,967 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate). This is a dated Census Bureau estimate, rather than a live resident count.
969.515 square miles, including water (2020 Census geography). The total combines land and water area.
Start with Jail, linked from the government source used for this county. Check that page for current details before visiting or submitting a request.
Start with Careers, linked from the government source used for this county. Check that page for current details before visiting or submitting a request.
Start with these official Oklahoma resources: Renew & Replace License & ID; Vehicle Registration; Address Update. Choose the page for the service you need, then check its office or online instructions before making a trip. These links cover state services; they do not establish that every transaction is available at a county office.
Use USPS ZIP Code Lookup for the mailing ZIP Code of a specific street address. Use the USPS location finder to search for nearby postal facilities and available services. An address lookup is more useful for mailing than assuming the entire county shares one ZIP Code.
The VA explains how to find and appoint an accredited representative for benefit claims. Contact a representative to confirm availability before appointing them. For education benefits, use the GI Bill application guidance. These are national VA services available to eligible local residents, rather than a listing of county offices.
Creek County was established at Oklahoma statehood in 1907. Sapulpa's railway connections predated that event, while its contest with Bristow over the county seat continued until 1913. The courthouse followed in 1914. Railway growth and oil production helped shape communities across the county during this period. These institutions belong to the statehood period, while Muscogee connections reach beyond that administrative milestone. Keeping those timelines distinct produces a fuller account of the place and its communities.
Explore Sapulpa's civic center alongside the distinct histories of Bristow or Drumright. The courthouse, railway and oil themes provide different ways to understand development, while the county name points to a longer Muscogee history requiring its own attention. Choose one public landmark and one interpretive resource rather than relying on a drive past former industrial sites. This gives the working history a clearer local setting and context.
The 2020 Census geography figures record 949.942 square miles of land and 19.573 square miles of water in Creek County. The county’s total area includes both. These are geographic measurements for that Census vintage, not a measurement of current water levels or public recreation access.
In the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate series, Creek County had an estimated 71,843 residents on July 1, 2020, and 74,967 on July 1, 2025. Over that interval, the estimated population increased by 3,124 residents, or about 4.3%. Both figures come from the same estimate vintage, which revises earlier years for a consistent comparison.
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