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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.
In Poteau, about 50% of adults are married.
In 2000, Poteau had a median family income of $31,226.
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.
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Poteau, about 67% are lived in by their owners, not renters.
In Poteau, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Poteau to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oklahoma (State):
Ratings range from
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| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
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| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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