About Jay
Jay, OK is a small town located in northeastern Oklahoma counting 2,474 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Jay is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.33 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 743 residents per square mile.
📰 Jay News Today
- Jamie and Tucker Earp Killed in Oklahoma Turnpike Crash, Rodeo Community Mourns Father and Son Yahoo Sports · Aug 9
- 'Traitors: New Blood' cast includes Oklahoma doctor: Season 5 dates, details The Oklahoman · Aug 12
- Tucker James Earp Obituary (2026) - Jay, OK - Lawson's Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Grove Legacy obituary · Aug 10
- Tribute Wall | Janie Marie Blevins - Brown-Winters Funeral Home and Cremation Service Brown-Winters Funeral Home and Cremation Service · Jul 27
- NEVER BEEN HOME: Jay family seeks support as 4-month-old hospitalized in Boston KJRH · Aug 1
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Jay Unique
- Positioned in northeastern Oklahoma, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Oklahoma — one of 846 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🏫 Schools in Jay
- JAY ES
- JAY HS
- JAY MS
- JAY UPPER ES
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOklahoma
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,474
Rank in state#128 of 591
Land area3.33 sq mi
Density743/sq mi
Coordinates36.4271, -94.7956