Poteau, OK
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2021-08-09

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

8,843

Unemployment

4.1%

Poverty

21.7%

Median Home

$108,500

Median Income

$40,421

Median Rent

$652

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Poteau SnackAbility

3
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

6/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

8.5

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Poteau, OK Crime Report

374
Total Crimes

4,173.6
Total Crimes / 100k People

68.52%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Poteau / 100k People	Oklahoma / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	374	4,173.6	3,277.1	2,476.7

Violent Crime	37	412.9	431.8	366.7
Murder	0	0.0	6.7	5.0
Robbery	1	11.2	59.9	81.6
Aggravated Assault	31	345.9	307.9	250.2
Property Crime	337	3,760.7	2,845.3	2,109.9
Burglary	79	881.6	671.7	340.5
Larceny	237	2,644.8	1,835.5	1,549.5
Car Theft	21	234.3	338.1	219.9

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Poteau, OK Cost Of Living

75
Poteau's Overall Cost Of Living

0.8x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	Poteau	Oklahoma	National Average
Overall	75	86	100

Services	80	92	100
Groceries	89	95	100
Health	83	93	100
Housing	53	69	100
Transportation	83	91	100
Utilities	99	96	100

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Poteau, OK Photos

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Rankings for Poteau in Oklahoma

Ranks #1 in Worst Places To Live In Oklahoma

Ranks #14 in Most Dangerous Cities In Oklahoma

Ranks #28 in Cheapest Places To Live In Oklahoma

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Population over time in Poteau

Year	Population	% Change
2019	8,843	0.6%
2018	8,793	0.7%
2017	8,729	0.5%
2016	8,687	0.7%
2015	8,624	0.7%
2014	8,563	0.3%
2013	8,535	0.4%
2012	8,502	0.4%
2011	8,465	0.5%
2010	8,419	-

Race / Ethnicity in Poteau

White

70.3% (6,217)

African American

1.1% (97)

American Indian

7.0% (615)

Asian

0.2% (15)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.0% (0)

Two Or More

8.2% (722)

Hispanic

13.3% (1,177)

Race	Poteau	OK	USA
White	70.3%	65.6%	60.7%
African American	1.1%	7.1%	12.3%
American Indian	7.0%	7.3%	0.7%
Asian	0.2%	2.1%	5.5%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Two Or More	8.2%	6.9%	2.4%
Hispanic	13.3%	10.6%	18.0%

Gender in Poteau

Female

51.4% (4,547)

Male

48.6% (4,296)

Gender	Poteau	OK	USA
Female	51.4%	50.4%	50.8%
Male	48.6%	49.6%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Poteau for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

6.0% (530)

9-12th Grade

13.0% (1,149)

High School / GED

36.0% (3,183)

Some College

17.0% (1,503)

Associate's Degree

11.0% (972)

Bachelor's Degree

11.0% (972)

Master's Degree

5.0% (442)

Professional Degree

0.0% (0)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (88)

Education	Poteau	OK	USA
< 9th Grade	6.0%	5.0%	6.0%
9-12th Grade	13.0%	8.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	36.0%	31.0%	27.0%
Some College	17.0%	23.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	11.0%	8.0%	8.0%
Bachelor's Degree	11.0%	17.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	5.0%	6.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	0.0%	1.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Poteau, Oklahoma

Less than $10,000

8.9% (78,506)

$10,000 to $14,999

7.6% (67,172)

$15,000 to $24,999

13.6% (120,523)

$25,000 to $34,999

11.5% (102,002)

$35,000 to $49,999

16.5% (145,955)

$50,000 to $74,999

17.3% (152,865)

$75,000 to $99,999

9.2% (81,546)

$100,000 to $149,999

12.3% (108,360)

$150,000 to $199,999

1.6% (14,374)

$200,000 or more

1.5% (12,992)

Income	Poteau	OK	USA
Less than $10,000	8.9%	6.9%	6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	7.6%	5.1%	4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	13.6%	10.7%	8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999	11.5%	10.6%	8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999	16.5%	14.1%	12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	17.3%	18.5%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	9.2%	12.5%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	12.3%	12.7%	15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	1.6%	4.6%	6.8%
$200,000 or more	1.5%	4.3%	7.7%

Poteau, OK
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Rankings for Poteau in Oklahoma

Ranks #1 in Worst Places To Live In Oklahoma

Ranks #14 in Most Dangerous Cities In Oklahoma