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Poteau, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Sebastian County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
8,903
Population
335/sq mi density
$49,789
Median Income
$23,433 per capita
$142,400
Home Value
$177,963 Zillow
$818
Median Rent
26.2% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
413
Violent Crime/100K
3,761 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$49,789 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$142,400 home value, $818/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
413 violent crimes/100K (9% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$142,400
49% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$818/mo
30% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
61.2%
6% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
3,582
Median year built: 1977
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$142,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$177,963
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
61.2%
Owner-Occupied
38.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$744/mo
1 Bedroom
$791/mo
2 Bedroom
$995/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,297/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,501/mo
Census median rent:
$818/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
15% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1977
Average age of housing stock: 49 years
Homeownership Rate
61.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $142,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $177,963 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $818 |
| FMR Studio | $744 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $791 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $995 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,297 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,501 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 61.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,582 |
| Median Year Built | 1977 |
| Rent Burden | 26.2% |