Jay Oklahoma Map

About Jay, Oklahoma

Jay is a locality in Delaware County, Oklahoma, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,731. The population density is 315.6 people per km². Jay is located at 36.4212°N, 94.7969°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 74346.

Jay rests in a landscape of rolling hills, a subtle undulation that hints at the Ozark Plateau’s gentle embrace. It lies 29.4 miles west of Bella Vista, AR (from Bella Vista, AR: bearing 262°T), and is situated 12.0 miles south of Grove. The air here, especially after a summer rain, carries a clean, earthy scent, mingling with the faint sweetness of ripening berries from the surrounding farms. Oak and hickory trees, their branches reaching out like gnarled fingers, dominate the tree line, offering a dappled shade that shifts and dances with the breeze. Small creeks, their waters clear and cool, thread through the valleys, their murmurs a constant, quiet soundtrack to the land. Historically, Jay’s roots are deeply entwined with the Cherokee Nation, a legacy that still echoes in the region's cultural fabric and place names. The local economy, once driven by agriculture and small-scale logging, has evolved, with many residents finding work in nearby larger towns, though farming and ranching remain vital threads. The annual Delaware County Fair, a vibrant explosion of local pride, showcases prize-winning produce and livestock, a testament to the enduring connection to the land. You can feel the quiet hum of everyday life in Jay, a steady rhythm that doesn’t rush, where conversations linger and the changing seasons are observed with a deep, ingrained respect.

About This Jay Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Jay, Oklahoma — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.421191, -94.796896. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Jay and Delaware County.

Detailed location data for Jay includes the ZIP code (74346), telephone area code (918), county seat of Delaware County (Jay), and school district assignment (Jay Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Jay is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.