McCurtain, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Sequoyah County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
415 Population 374/sq mi density
$19,375 Median Income $15,249 per capita
$45,900 Home Value $164,281 Zillow
$588 Median Rent 20.4% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$19,375 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$45,900 home value, $588/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher

McCurtain, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$19,375
74% below
$15,249 per capita
Home Value
$45,900
84% below
Zillow: $164,281
Median Rent
$588/mo
49% below
20.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%
69% below
66.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
29.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
32% above
21.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How McCurtain Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows McCurtain's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
26%
Home Value
16%
Rent
51%
Poverty
240%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
150%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McCurtain a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

McCurtain residents earn a median household income of $19,375 , which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,249. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 767 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in McCurtain is $45,900 , 84% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,281. Median rent is $588/month, with 20.4% 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 1967.

Education

10.6% of adults in McCurtain hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 66.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

McCurtain has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population415
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density374/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

D
Median Income$19,375
Per Capita$15,249
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty29.8%
County GDP$998M
Avg Weekly Wage$732

Housing

A+
Home Value$45,900
Rent$588
Ownership88.0%
Zillow$164,281
Housing Units235
Rent Burden20.4%

Health

Obesity42.5%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking21.6%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death14,517/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain52.5 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation613 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+66.0%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute23 min
Broadband60.5%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in McCurtain was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.