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Broken Bow, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · McCurtain County County
Broken Bow, OK
At a Glance
How Broken Bow Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Broken Bow's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Broken Bow a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Broken Bow residents earn a median household income of $50,744 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,017. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 891 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Broken Bow is $159,000 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $305,539. Median rent is $667/month, with 22.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Broken Bow reports 913 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 140% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,502/100K. The murder rate is 24.7/100K.
Education
13.4% of adults in Broken Bow hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Broken Bow has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.