Idabel, OK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
6,959 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$36,638 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
69.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$121,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$396 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$457 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
43.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

McCurtain County
3
Oklahoma
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

McCurtain County
7
Oklahoma
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 1 41
Feb 4 1 45
Mar 5 0 53
Apr 4 0 61
May 5 0 69
Jun 4 0 77
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 2 0 81
Sep 4 0 74
Oct 5 0 63
Nov 5 0 52
Dec 4 0 43

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, OK State Senate District 5, OK State House District 1, OK
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Schools

Idabel Ms
<1 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Central Es
1 miles, S • 1.9 star
Idabel Hs
2 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Paris Junior College
44 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Choctaw Memorial Hospital
39 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Paris Regional Medical Center
45 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Airports

Fort Smith Regional Airport
102 miles, NE • 1 star
East Texas Regional Airport
106 miles, S • 1 star
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
112 miles, SW • 1 star
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