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McAlester, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Pittsburg County County
McAlester, OK
At a Glance
How McAlester Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows McAlester's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is McAlester a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
McAlester residents earn a median household income of $48,044 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,243. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,046 business establishments, including 97 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in McAlester is $137,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,899. Median rent is $906/month, with 30.8% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
McAlester reports 555 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,824/100K. The murder rate is 5.6/100K.
Education
20.5% of adults in McAlester hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 84.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McAlester has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.