Fort Coffee, OK — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Le Flore County · Oklahoma
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Fort Coffee based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
300
2023 ACS
Median Income
$33,125
2023
Median Home Value
$81,400
2023
Median Rent
$758
2023
Median Age
46.2
Unemployment
4.3%
Cost of Living Index
64.4
100 = national avg
Fort Coffee is a city in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, with a population of 300 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Fort Coffee is one of the communities in Oklahoma.
The median household income in Fort Coffee is $33,125, and the median home value is $81,400. The cost of living index is 64.4 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $758 per month. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, and the median age is 46.2 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
300
Male
151
50.3%
Female
149
49.7%
Median Age
46.2
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
10.3%
High School or Higher
36.3%
Foreign Born
0.3%
Veterans
12.0%
Married
32.7%
Avg Household Size
2.3
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.677
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
Black
39.7%
Foreign Born
0.3%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
2.3%
7 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
97.7%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
282
English Only
98.2%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
4 speakers
Limited English
0.3%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
99.7%
Limited English Proficiency
0.3%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
36
12.0% of population
Disability Rate
44.4%
16 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$29,167
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
36
100.0%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$29,167
Non-Veteran Income
$25,368
Difference
$3,799
15.0% higher
Disability Status
With Disability
16
Without Disability
20
Disability Rate
44.4%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
50
#1 Ancestry
German
5.7% (17)
#2 Ancestry
English
4.3% (13)
#3 Ancestry
American
2.7% (8)
Top 6 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
129
Family Households
72
55.8%
Married Couples
44
34.1%
Non-Family Households
57
44.2%
Single Mother Households
22
17.1%
Single Father Households
6
4.7%
Living Alone
52
40.3%
Children Under 18
Total Children
65
In Married Couple
33
50.8%
With Single Mother
31
47.7%
With Single Father
1
1.5%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$45,833
Married Couple Income
$70,000
Single Mother Income
$20,000
Single Father Income
$53,750
Avg Family Size
2.3
Avg Non-Family Size
3.1
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
9
Grandparents Responsible
3
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$33,125
-55% vs national
Per Capita Income
$21,347
-43% vs national
Poverty Rate
30.0%
+121% vs national
Gini Index
0.4187
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
4.3%
-18% vs national
SNAP Recipients
27.1%
of households
How Fort Coffee Compares
Fort Coffee vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Fort Coffee is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Fort Coffee, OK has a median household income of $33,125, making it the 26,814th highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Fort Coffee has a higher median household income than 5% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Fort Coffee, OK has a per capita income of $21,347, making it the 25,226th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Fort Coffee has a higher per capita income than 10% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Fort Coffee, OK has a poverty rate of 30.0%, making it the 3,021st highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Fort Coffee has a higher poverty rate than 90% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Fort Coffee, OK has a unemployment rate of 4.3%, making it the 13,745th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Fort Coffee has a higher unemployment rate than 56% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Fort Coffee. The median household income here is $33,125.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
-15% vs OK avg
Labor Force
94
Employed
90
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
36.3%
of adults 25+
Median Age
46.2
Work from Home
5.6%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Oklahoma metro area
Highest-Paying Job
Registered Nurses
Top Median Wage
$81.2K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
64.4
100 = national avg
-35.6 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$28,339
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$66,982
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$741
per month
2 Bedroom
$937
per month
The median household income in Fort Coffee, OK is $33,125, which is 54.8% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $21,347. The poverty rate of 30.0% is higher than the OK state average of 18.5%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4187, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, compared to the state average of 5.0%. The labor force is 94. 10.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 88.9% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 64.4, which is 35.6% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 63.2. A single adult needs to earn approximately $28,339 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotZillow — January 2026
Zillow Home Value Index
$116,818
Fort Coffee vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Fort Coffee is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Fort Coffee, OK has a median home value of $81,400, making it the 24,724th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Fort Coffee has a higher median home value than 12% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Fort Coffee, OK has a median rent of $758, making it the 16,946th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Fort Coffee has a higher median rent than 24% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Fort Coffee, OK has a rent burden of 27.5%, making it the 2,100th highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Fort Coffee has a higher rent burden than 90% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$81,400
Median Rent
$758
Total Housing Units
174
Vacancy Rate
25.9%
Owner Occupied
76.0%
Renter Occupied
24.0%
Median Property Tax
$391
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$633
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$391
per year
Effective Tax Rate
0.48%
of home value
Median Home Value
$81,400
Estimated Mean Tax
$533
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($391) by the median home value ($81,400). In Fort Coffee, OK, this works out to an effective rate of 0.48%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The median home value in Fort Coffee, OK is $81,400. According to Zillow, the home value index for Fort Coffee is $116,818. The median rent is $758 per month (Census ACS). About 76.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1990. There are 174 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $391. The effective tax rate is 0.48%, below the national average.
Crime data is not yet available for Fort Coffee. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
82.7
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
74.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
85.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
4.9
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
32
Public Assistance
$2.1M
Individual Assistance
$1.2M
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
12 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
Showing 20 of 42 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
43
Total Claims Paid
$1,303,706
Avg Claim Payout
$30,319
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
39
Federal Funding
$3,288,207
Properties Protected
12
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.04
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 15 | $126,670 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 14 | $2,953,513 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 7 | $97,410 |
| 601.1: Generators | 1 | $16,864 |
| 501.1: Other Major Structural Projects | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Fort Coffee has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, wildfire, drought. The area has had 32 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (12 declarations). 43 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,119,809 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,186,960 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 39 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
45.4%
9.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.0%
1.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
22.2%
10.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.6%
2.0pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
43.1%
Arthritis
36.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
27.0%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
19.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.0%
Loneliness
37.2%
Lack of Support
33.3%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
48.3%
Mobility
28.2%
Cognitive
20.3%
Hearing
10.1%
Vision
10.3%
Self-Care
8.0%
Independent Living
13.7%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Fort Coffee has an obesity rate of 45.4%, which is 9.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.0%, 1.5pp below the national average. About 12.6% of adults lack health insurance. 83.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.1 mi
Baptist Health - Fort Smith
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health - Fort Smith | 10.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | Yes |
| Mercy Hospital Fort Smith | 12.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Valley Behavioral Health System | 15.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Baptist Health - Van Buren | 17.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | Yes |
| Sequoyah County-City Of Sallisaw Hospital Authorit | 17.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | Yes |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Drive Alone
88.9%
+13% vs national
Work From Home
5.6%
-40% vs national
Carpool
4.4%
Walk
1.1%
How Fort Coffee's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Commute data for Fort Coffee, OK covers travel times and transportation modes. 88.9% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 5.6% work from home, which is below the OK state average of 5.7%. 4.4% of workers carpool. 1.1% walk to work.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
62.8%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
31.0%
of households
No Internet
24.8%
of households
Total Households
129
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
83.7%
of households
Smartphone
76.0%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
42.6%
of households
Tablet
34.1%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
12.2¢
per kWh
-36% vs Under 10,000 avg
Commercial Rate
8.9¢
per kWh
-42% vs Under 10,000 avg
Industrial Rate
5.8¢
per kWh
-51% vs Under 10,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$132
residential
-10% vs Under 10,000 avg
28% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Oklahoma averages 12.2¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $132. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Fort Coffee vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (Under 10,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
62.8% of households in Fort Coffee have broadband internet access. 31.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 24.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 24.8% of households have no internet access. 31.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Fort Coffee is located in Le Flore County, OK. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Fort Coffee.
Election Overview
Source: Le Flore County (2024)2024 Winner
Republican
Dem Votes
3,184
17.0%
GOP Votes
15,333
81.8%
Total Votes
18,754
Margin
R+64.8%
Shift from 2020
R+1.4pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,184 | 15,333 | 18,754 | 17.0% | 81.8% | R+64.8 |
| 2020 | 3,299 | 15,213 | 18,805 | 17.5% | 80.9% | R+63.4 |
| 2016 | 3,245 | 13,346 | 17,199 | 18.9% | 77.6% | R+58.7 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Le Flore County recorded 18,754 total votes. Republicans won the county with 81.8% of the vote compared to 17.0% for Democrats, a margin of R+64.8%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+1.4pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Le Flore County has shifted 6.0 percentage points toward Republicans.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
7
Total Population
33,179
Avg Median Income
-$95,192,805
Avg Home Value
$122,400
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72908 | 14,003 | $68,697 | $181,600 | $886 | 7.7 |
| 74901 | 2,001 | $39,236 | $67,300 | $677 | 19.6 |
| 74902 | 4,359 | $48,333 | $134,200 | $747 | 30.2 |
| 74946 | 35 | N/A | $106,300 | $850 | 1.1 |
| 74951 | 1,559 | $50,813 | $124,800 | $816 | 4.5 |
| 74954 | 5,066 | $56,333 | $142,900 | $850 | 20.9 |
| 74959 | 6,156 | $53,622 | $99,700 | $809 | 92.6 |
Fort Coffee, OK has 7 ZIP codes with a combined population of 33,179. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$95,192,805. The average median home value is $122,400. The average median monthly rent is $805.
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