At a Glance
Median Income
$48,333
$24,998 per capita
Home Value
$134,200
Zillow: $177,183
Median Rent
$747/mo
24.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
97/100K
679/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
21.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Pocola Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pocola's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pocola 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
Pocola residents earn a median household income of $48,333 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,998. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,751 business establishments, including 302 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pocola is $134,200 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,183. Median rent is $747/month, with 24.7% 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 1981.
Safety & Crime
Pocola reports 97 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 679/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
13.2% of adults in Pocola hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pocola has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population4,359
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density144/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$48,333
Per Capita$24,998
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$9,255M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,061
Housing
A+
Home Value$134,200
Rent$747
Ownership69.2%
Zillow$177,183
Housing Units1,814
Rent Burden24.7%
Crime
F
Violent97/100K
Property679/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault73/100K
Burglary218/100K
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death11,659/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain47.3 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation454 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute18 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Pocola was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.504 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 302 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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