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Muskogee, Oklahoma

Introduction to Muskogee, Oklahoma

Muskogee, Oklahoma, in Muskogee county, is 31 miles SE of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and 44 miles SE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. There are 38,310 residents in the city.

Muskogee History

Muskogee was officially incorporated in 1876, even though the settlement had existed for decades before that under the same name. It is believed that French traders established a temporary village near the town’s current location as early as 1806. The first permanent settlement was established on the banks of Verdigris River in 1817, north of the current location of Muskogee. When oil was discovered in the area in 1905, Muskogee began to develop very rapidly.

Muskogee and nearby Attractions

  • Three Rivers Museum
  • River Country Family Water Park
  • Five Civilized Tribes Park
  • Thomas-Foreman Historic Home
  • Eagle Crest Golf Course
  • Greenleaf State Park

Things To Do In Muskogee

Muskogee offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities. One can visit the River County Family Water Park, the Sequoyah State Park and the Greenleaf State Park for a range of outdoor recreational activities. The USS Batfish, a converted naval warship, and the Five Civilized Tribes Museum are popular local historical destinations. Local celebrations include the Azalea Festival and Railroad Days.

Muskogee Transportation

Air transportation is available from Tulsa International Airport.

Muskogee Higher Education

Bacone College and Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee are the local institutions of higher education. Other nearby institutes include Northeastern State University, Tulsa Community College and Oral Roberts University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyMuskogee Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyMuskogee Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 9%Muskogee Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Muskogee Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 19%Muskogee College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 19%Muskogee Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Muskogee, OK

Comparing Muskogee 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
Senior Citizens96
Female Share of the Population97
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Age of the Population76
Racial Diversity510
Male Share of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Women28
Well-Paid Single Men16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults39
People Above Poverty24
People in Middle Class or Better25
Median Family Income16

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work48
Working at Home34
Public Transportation Use29

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents104
Affordability of Property Taxes103
People Living Alone88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals510
Housing Recently Built45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime43
Low Violent Crime22

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