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Poteau, OK


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Poteau, Oklahoma

Poteau, Oklahoma, in Le Flore county, is 26 miles SW of Fort Smith, Arkansas (center to center) and 108 miles SE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. About 7,939 people people live in Poteau.

The People and Families of Poteau

In Poteau, about 50% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Poteau had a median family income of $31,226.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($1,175) in Poteau than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Poteau Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Poteau, about 67% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Poteau, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Poteau Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Poteau Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 14%Poteau Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Poteau, OK

Comparing Poteau 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 Citizens75
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Female Share of the Population75
Racial Diversity68
Male Share of the Population46
Age of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Women26
Well-Paid Single Men25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults48
People Above Poverty23
People in Middle Class or Better14
Median Family Income14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Public Transportation Use59
Working at Home23
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Affordability of Rents95
Housing Recently Built88
People Living Alone66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime32
Low Violent Crime22

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