Pittsburg, OK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
126 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
3.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$31,875 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$70,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$342 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$315 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pittsburg County
5
McAlester Urban Area
5
Oklahoma
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Pittsburg County
7
McAlester Urban Area
7
Oklahoma
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 2 39
Feb 3 1 43
Mar 4 0 52
Apr 5 0 61
May 6 0 69
Jun 5 0 77
Jul 3 0 82
Aug 3 0 82
Sep 4 0 73
Oct 5 0 62
Nov 4 0 51
Dec 3 1 41

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 75%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, OK State Senate District 7, OK State House District 17, OK
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Schools

Pittsburg Es
<1 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Pittsburg Hs
<1 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Kiowa Hs
3 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Kiowa Es
3 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Eastern Oklahoma State College
33 miles, E • 1.4 star
Wes Watkins Technology Center
43 miles, N • 1.4 star
East Central University
46 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

McAlester Regional Health Center
16 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Fort Smith Regional Airport
94 miles, E • 1 star
Tulsa International Airport
103 miles, N • 2.3 star
Will Rogers World Airport
110 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Stillwater Regional Airport
122 miles, N • 1 star
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