Poteau, OK

Living in Poteau

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Bikeability 9
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Walkability 4
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Commute 66
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Public Transit 4
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Affordability 97
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Public Safety 58
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Airports 18
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Hospitals 34
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Colleges 13
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Schools 9
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Residents

8.8k Population +424 (2010–19)
33  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
17% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
70% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian70%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial8%
Native American7%

Education

Less than high school19%
High school graduate36%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$40k Median Household Income +$1.5k (2010–19)
79% Above Poverty
25  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year +8% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector77%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office22%
Service26%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$108k Median Home Value +$35k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$466 Median Monthly Rent +$69 (2010–19)
48% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home6%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier9%

Home Value

Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K31%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity47%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas48%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Poteau

United States45
Oklahoma52
Le Flore County34

Property Crime in Poteau

United States48
Oklahoma62
Le Flore County44

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (31%)(67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump77%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 39 3 2
Feb 44 3 1
Mar 52 4 1
Apr 61 4 0
May 69 6 0
Jun 76 5 0
Jul 81 3 0
Aug 81 3 0
Sep 73 4 0
Oct 62 5 0
Nov 51 5 0
Dec 41 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Poteau

Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding70
Tornado32
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Poteau, OK

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Poteau, OK

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Harvest Time Academy
23 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Poteau, OK

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Bacone College
64 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Poteau, OK

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Airports

Airports near Poteau, OK

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