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Mcalester, OK


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McAlester, Oklahoma

Introduction to McAlester, Oklahoma

McAlester, Oklahoma, in Pittsburg county, is 77 miles S of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and 85 miles S of Tulsa, Oklahoma. About 17,783 people people live in McAlester.

McAlester History

The town of McAlester was named after James Jackson McAlester, who started a general store here in 1869. The settlement was originally known as Bucklucksy. However, with the opening of the general store and subsequent discovery of coal deposits in the nearby areas, the settlement developed into a town. The advent of rail lines and coal mining led to rapid growth in the town.

McAlester and nearby Attractions

  • Arrowhead State Park
  • Arrowhead State Park Golf Course
  • Tannehill Museum
  • Pioneer Coal Miner Memorial

Things To Do In McAlester

Local festivals such as the Bluegrass Festival, the Italian Festival and the Pittsburgh County Free Fair are local attractions. The Oklahoma Prisons' Historical Museum and the Krebs Heritage Museum have a large number of historical souvenirs on display. The Arrowhead State Park Golf Course has provisions for a quick game.

McAlester Transportation

Tulsa International is the nearest major airport.

McAlester Higher Education

Kiamichi Technology Center- McAlester and Dixon College are the local institutions of higher education. East Central University, Oral Roberts University and Tulsa Community College are also located nearby.

High Points

Mcalester strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oklahoma):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyMcalester Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 7%Mcalester Well-Paid Single Men
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Mcalester Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 15%Mcalester Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Mcalester Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of McAlester, OK

Comparing Mcalester to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oklahoma (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens87
Racial Diversity79
Age of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men510
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults37
People in Middle Class or Better27
Median Family Income27
People Above Poverty24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home68
Walking and Biking to Work58
Public Transportation Use38

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes104
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents94
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals59
Housing Recently Built44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime46
Low Property Crime43

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