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Poteau, OK
B
Population: 8,741
Home Price: $120,100
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Overview
Poteau is a small town in the state of Oklahoma with a population of 8,741. Poteau has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
26.2 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Poteau, OK
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Poteau
Oklahoma
United States
Per Capita Income
$22,052
$25,262
$32,693
Median Household Income
$40,711
$49,989
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
6.2%
6.1%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
20.5%
14.8%
10.5%
Age
Poteau
Oklahoma
United States
Median Age
35.0
41.2
42.3
Gender
Poteau
Oklahoma
United States
Male
50.6%
50.2%
49.8%
Female
49.4%
49.8%
50.2%
Race
Poteau
Oklahoma
United States
White
72.8%
69.4%
80.3%
Black or African American
1.0%
3.3%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
10.5%
14.0%
2.7%
Asian
0.4%
0.5%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
3.3%
2.2%
2.7%
Multiracial
11.9%
10.5%
5.2%
Housing Information
Poteau
Oklahoma
United States
Median Home Price
$120,100
$98,223
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$529
$501
$801
Family Households
38.3%
38.3%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
29.2%
29.2%
26.2%
Homeowners
58.5%
74.5%
72.9%
Renters
41.5%
25.5%
27.1%
Education
Poteau
Oklahoma
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
11.7%
10.3%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
33.3%
33.3%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
19.8%
22.3%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
10.7%
7.0%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
11.0%
10.9%
15.0%
Proficiency
Poteau
Oklahoma
United States
Mathematics
32.0%
30.5%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
34.0%
31.8%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Poteau
Oklahoma
United States
Murder
0.0
3.2
3.0
Rape
55.8
36.6
38.0
Robbery
11.2
16.8
40.7
Assault
345.9
196.6
188.5
Property Crime
Poteau
Oklahoma
United States
Burglary
881.6
503.2
336.1
Theft
2644.8
1181.3
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
234.3
197.6
167.1
Arson
11.2
17.4
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Poteau, OK
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
homemade
fast food
comfort food
charcoal low
chinese food
delicious food
hamburgers
beer
pizza
beef
taco bell
chili
cheese
chicken salad
salad
steak
grilling whatever
pickles
pie
restaurant
softball
basketball
baseball
football
wrestling
college basketball
college football
hs football
video games
teams
little league
soccer
athlete
golf
coaches
hockey
recruiting
major league
nfl
nba nfl
pottery
nature
exhibition
nfts
artistic talents
nft
landscape nature
poetry
theatre
museum
painting
studio
library
photography
portraits
collection
creative
creativity
creation
designs
spending time
sports cards
video games
autos
hot wheels
action figures
fishing
sophisticated safety
rbsoul pop
sophisticated safety technology notsogood
adventures
outdoors
entertainment actors actresses
photography
pokemon
memes
gaming
books
radio show
sports
tv
digital media
government politics
internet radio
radio personality
longest running
television
sophisticated safety
nba nfl
rbsoul pop
outdoor
drama
programming
voice overs
entertainment actors actresses
booking
theatre
communications
sports
amfm radio
winter
mountain
backyard
fishing
space
summer
nature
facilities
mountains
photography
hiking backpacking
recreational
beach
indoors
cabin
rec
swimming
home depot
yard sale
online shopping
shopper
cyber monday
farmers market
shein
cart
bulk
walmart
hooters
restock
stocked
supplies
holiday shopping
grocery shopping
tgi fridays
restaurant
laundromat
purses
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