At a Glance
Median Income
$48,735
$25,602 per capita
Home Value
$124,900
Zillow: $140,041
Median Rent
$828/mo
28.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,046/100K
3,586/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
18.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.2%
22.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Muskogee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Muskogee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Muskogee a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Muskogee residents earn a median household income of $48,735 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,602. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,570 business establishments, including 142 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Muskogee is $124,900 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $140,041. Median rent is $828/month, with 28.9% 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 1971.
Safety & Crime
Muskogee reports 1,046 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 175% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,586/100K. The murder rate is 5.4/100K.
Education
18.2% of adults in Muskogee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Muskogee has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population36,819
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density857/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$48,735
Per Capita$25,602
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty18.4%
County GDP$3,724M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,037
Housing
A+
Home Value$124,900
Rent$828
Ownership55.3%
Zillow$140,041
Housing Units17,048
Rent Burden28.9%
Crime
F
Violent1,046/100K
Property3,586/100K
Murder5.4/100K
Assault831/100K
Burglary966/100K
Health
Obesity43.2%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking22.5%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death14,215/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain43.2 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation587 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute19 min
Broadband75.3%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Muskogee was founded in 1898.
The median home in Muskogee was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Muskogee-Davis Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 142 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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