Purcell, OK Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

Eleanor Hernandez Apr 1, 2026

Things Purcell needs to improve

Longtime lurker here, Has anyone dealt with this? TIA! Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

1 replies 10 upvotes best-worst

Charlotte W. Mar 6, 2026

Quick question about Purcell

Curious what people think. I'm retired and The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. It's a a small town city with about 6,716 people. Poverty rate is 11.5%, which is around average. Homes are going for about $163,000 on average. You can expect to pay around $871 for rent here. The parks a...

5 replies 14 upvotes qa

Madelyn G. Nov 21, 2025

Relocating to Purcell, OK -pros and cons?

Random thought, Military spouse here. Rent is about $871/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $60,529 in Purcell. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Thoughts? Traffic ...

1 replies 3 upvotes moving

Kayden N. Oct 21, 2025

Is Purcell getting better or worse?

Military spouse here. Rent is about $871/month for a decent place. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What do you all think? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Proper...

3 replies 8 upvotes living