McAlester, OK β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Pittsburg County Β· Oklahoma

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for McAlester based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
McAlester
National Avg
Oklahoma Avg
Population: 62Income: 32Home Value: 14Safety: 100Education: 20Median Age: 60Climate: 50Cost of Living: 41

Quick Stats

Population

18,098

2023 ACS

Median Income

$48,044

2023

Median Home Value

$137,500

2023

Median Rent

$906

2023

Median Age

35.9

Unemployment

8.0%

Cost of Living Index

82.5

100 = national avg

McAlester is a city in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, with a population of 18,098 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. McAlester is one of the communities in Oklahoma.

The median household income in McAlester is $48,044, and the median home value is $137,500. The cost of living index is 82.5 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $906 per month. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, and the median age is 35.9 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

18,098

Male

9,535

52.7%

Female

8,563

47.3%

Median Age

35.9

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

14.0%

High School or Higher

36.4%

Foreign Born

2.3%

Veterans

7.3%

Married

34.4%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.507

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

67.0%

Foreign Born

2.3%

White
67.0%
Black
4.7%
Asian
0.6%
Native American
9.6%
Pacific Islander
0.4%
Two or More
16.0%
Other
1.7%

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

7.6%

1,377 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

92.4%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
1,129 (82.0%)
Puerto Rican
91 (6.6%)
Salvadoran
4 (0.3%)
Guatemalan
66 (4.8%)
Other Hispanic
87 (6.3%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Chinese
19 (17.3%)
Filipino
13 (11.8%)
Vietnamese
53 (48.2%)
Korean
24 (21.8%)
Taiwanese
1 (0.9%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Samoan
26 (40.0%)
Other Pacific Islander
39 (60.0%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Cherokee
16 (0.9%)
Choctaw
188 (10.8%)
Other Native American
1,532 (88.2%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

16,964

English Only

93.5%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

824 speakers

Limited English

2.3%

Language Distribution

Spanish
824 (4.9%)
Slavic Languages
65 (0.4%)
Other Languages
54 (0.3%)
Korean
45 (0.3%)
German
32 (0.2%)
Other Indo-European
26 (0.2%)
Other Asian
25 (0.1%)
Chinese
19 (0.1%)
Arabic
5 (0.0%)
Tagalog
4 (0.0%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

97.7%

Limited English Proficiency

2.3%

Spanish
37.4% limited English
Slavic Languages
36.9% limited English
Korean
53.3% limited English
Other Asian
64.0% limited English
Chinese
100.0% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

1,324

7.3% of population

Disability Rate

46.7%

618 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$57,399

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
36.3%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
30.7%
Vietnam
33.1%
Korea
3.3%
World War II
1.5%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
12.1%
35-54
27.9%
55-64
23.7%
65-74
20.8%
75+
15.5%

Male Veterans

1,174

88.7%

Female Veterans

150

11.3%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$57,399

Non-Veteran Income

$29,188

Difference

$28,211

96.7% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

618

Without Disability

706

Disability Rate

46.7%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

8,969

#1 Ancestry

Irish

12.7% (2,305)

#2 Ancestry

German

10.4% (1,888)

#3 Ancestry

English

7.0% (1,259)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Irish
12.7%
German
10.4%
English
7.0%
Italian
5.0%
American
3.2%
Dutch
1.8%
Scottish
1.7%
British
1.3%
Polish
0.9%
Welsh
0.8%
Scotch-Irish
0.6%
French
0.6%
Sub-Saharan African
0.6%
European
0.5%
Portuguese
0.5%
Norwegian
0.4%
Swedish
0.3%
West Indian
0.3%
Ukrainian
0.2%
Lithuanian
0.2%

Families & Households

Total Households

7,173

Family Households

4,213

58.7%

Married Couples

2,850

39.7%

Non-Family Households

2,960

41.3%

Single Mother Households

1,110

15.5%

Single Father Households

253

3.5%

Living Alone

2,508

35.0%

Children Under 18

Total Children

3,661

In Married Couple

2,294

62.7%

With Single Mother

1,051

28.7%

With Single Father

316

8.6%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$63,850

Married Couple Income

$87,324

Single Mother Income

$37,069

Single Father Income

$23,672

Avg Family Size

2.2

Avg Non-Family Size

2.1

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

240

Grandparents Responsible

186

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$48,044

-34% vs national

Per Capita Income

$27,243

-27% vs national

Poverty Rate

22.2%

+63% vs national

Gini Index

0.4810

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

8.0%

+53% vs national

SNAP Recipients

20.3%

of households

How McAlester Compares

McAlester vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. McAlester is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in McAlester. The median household income here is $48,044.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
25.5%
$25-50K
26.4%
$50-75K
17.6%
$75-100K
8.3%
$100-150K
14.5%
$150-200K
4.0%
$200K+
3.6%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

8.0%

+60% vs OK avg

Labor Force

7,560

Employed

6,957

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

14.0%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

36.4%

of adults 25+

Median Age

35.9

Work from Home

7.7%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

82.5

100 = national avg

-17.5 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$36,302

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$85,804

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
84.7
Food
86.7
Transportation
73.4
Healthcare
89.4
Utilities
89.0

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$787

per month

2 Bedroom

$944

per month

The median household income in McAlester, OK is $48,044, which is 34.4% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $27,243. The poverty rate of 22.2% is higher than the OK state average of 18.5%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4810, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, compared to the state average of 5.0%. The labor force is 7,560. 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 81.1% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 82.5, which is 17.5% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 84.7. A single adult needs to earn approximately $36,302 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$159,500

Median List Price

$219,900

Price Per Sq Ft

$104

Days on Market

71

Active Inventory

63

Months of Supply

6.3

Buyer's market

Zillow Home Value

$147,380

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

0.0%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

27.3%

Sale-to-List Ratio

89.7%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
0.0%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
27.3%
Listings with Price Drops
11.1%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↓ 30.5%List Price ↑ 46.6%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

10

New Listings

15

Pending Sales

11

Homes Sold ↓ 44.4%New Listings ↓ 21.1%Pending ↓ 63.3%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$104

Median List $/SF

$138

Sale $/SF ↓ 12.6%List $/SF ↑ 13.1%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

McAlester vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. McAlester is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$137,500

Median Rent

$906

Total Housing Units

8,162

Vacancy Rate

12.1%

Owner Occupied

58.4%

Renter Occupied

41.6%

Median Property Tax

$934

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$800

Housing Types

Single Family
80.9%
Multi-Family
17.9%
Mobile Home
1.2%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$934

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.68%

of home value

Median Home Value

$137,500

Estimated Mean Tax

$1,125

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($934) by the median home value ($137,500). In McAlester, OK, this works out to an effective rate of 0.68%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in McAlester, OK is $159,500 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 71 days on the market. 0.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 6.3 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $104. The median rent is $906 per month (Census ACS). About 58.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1969. There are 8,162 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $934. The effective tax rate is 0.68%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

3.69

per 1,000 residents

+42% vs national

Property Crime Rate

23.71

per 1,000 residents

+38% vs national

Total Crimes

497

2024

Violent Clearance

33%

cases solved

Property Clearance

23%

cases solved

YoY Change

+33.6%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How McAlester Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

McAlester vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. McAlester is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↑ 12.2%Property ↓ 56.2%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

McAlester police solve 39% of aggravated assault cases but only 0% of rape cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent10.060.0%
RapeViolent50.280.0%
RobberyViolent70.3914.3%
Aggravated AssaultViolent542.9838.9%
BurglaryProperty723.978.3%
Larceny/TheftProperty32017.6528.1%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty382.105.3%

McAlester, OK reported 67 violent crimes and 430 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 3.69 per 1,000 residents is 42.1% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 33% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 320 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 22.2% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2024674303.6923.71
2023504312.7723.83
2022534802.9126.35
2021514772.8826.91
2020625673.4931.94
2019991,0395.5558.24
20181161,0316.4457.28
20171058415.7846.26
2016558103.0144.26
2015609873.2954.19

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

73.3

Relatively Low

Expected Annual Loss

63.4

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

86.0

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

38.2

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: FEMA

Total Declarations

33

Public Assistance

$8.5M

Individual Assistance

$817K

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

16 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $12.6M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Torn… β†’TornadoApr 2024$783Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storms β†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2021$261K$41K
Severe Winter Storm β†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2021β€”β€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalApr 2020$3.3M$661K
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line … β†’Severe StormJul 2019$154Kβ€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Torn… β†’Severe StormJun 2019$415Kβ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line … β†’TornadoJul 2017$122Kβ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding β†’Severe StormMay 2017$411Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormFeb 2016$335Kβ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line … β†’Severe StormMay 2015$2.1M$106K
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding β†’TornadoMay 2013$124Kβ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormMay 2011$163Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storm β†’Severe StormFeb 2011β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storm β†’Severe StormFeb 2010$269Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storm β†’Severe StormJan 2010β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding β†’Severe StormMay 2008β€”$8K
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding β†’FloodMay 2008β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding β†’Severe StormMay 2008β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms β†’Severe Ice StormDec 2007β€”β€”

Showing 20 of 33 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

26

Total Claims Paid

$409,094

Avg Claim Payout

$15,734

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

11

Federal Funding

$1,533,131

Properties Protected

131

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

4.40

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan7$123,825
91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE1$59,978
206.1: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Private Structures1$268,709
602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation1$5,400
206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures1$1,075,219

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

McAlester has a relatively low 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 33 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (16 declarations). 26 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $8,461,085 in public assistance recovery funding. $816,585 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 11 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

41.0%

4.9pp above the national average

Depression Rate

25.5%

2.0pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.9%

2.0pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

13.1%

2.5pp 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

38.5%

Arthritis

30.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

24.7%

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

19.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.5%

Loneliness

33.9%

Lack of Support

26.6%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

41.8%

Mobility

19.9%

Cognitive

19.9%

Hearing

10.5%

Vision

7.9%

Self-Care

5.7%

Independent Living

11.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

McAlester has an obesity rate of 41.0%, which is 4.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.5%, 2.0pp above the national average. About 13.1% of adults lack health insurance. 77.6% 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

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

4.1 mi

Mcalester Regional Health Cent...

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Mcalester Regional Health Center4.1 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Carl Albert Community Mental Health Center4.1 miPsychiatricβ€”β€”
Holdenville General Hospital34.0 miCritical Access Hospitalsβ€”Yes
Hillcrest Hospital Henryetta36.3 miAcute Care Hospitalsβ€”Yes
Coal County General Hospital, Inc.36.6 miCritical Access Hospitalsβ€”Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

10

Pop. Served

28,783

Violations (5yr)

317

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
MCALESTER PWA18,20653
PITTSBURG CO. RWD #7 (ARPELAR)2,04038
US ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT1,8728
PITTSBURG CO. RWD #51,75034
PITTSBURG CO. RWD #141,680156
PITTSBURG CO. RWD #161,2685
PITTSBURG CO. RWD #9 (MCALESTER)8725
PITTSBURG CO. RWD #11 (KIOWA)7904
PITTSBURG CO. RWD #6 (ALDERSON)30013
PITTSBURG CO. WATER AUTHORITY51

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

2

Total COβ‚‚e

89.5K MT

Top Emitter

Scissortail Energy Cable Compressor Station McAlester, OK

52.7K MT COβ‚‚e

Total COβ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (10,000 - 25,000)

FacilitySectorCOβ‚‚e (MT)
Scissortail Energy Cable Compressor Station McAlester, OK
Kinder Morgan Inc
Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems52,684
Catcher Ranch Gas Plant
Mplx Lp
Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems36,862

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COβ‚‚e/year.

There are 10 water systems serving the area. 317 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 89.5K metric tons of COβ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

81.1%

+3% vs national

Public Transit

0.2%

-78% vs national

Work From Home

7.7%

-17% vs national

Carpool

8.2%

Walk / Bike

2.6%

combined

How McAlester's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

2

2023

4-Year Avg

2

fatalities/yr

Nighttime

1

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202322000
202233000
201911000
201833110

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for McAlester, OK covers travel times and transportation modes. 81.1% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 7.7% work from home, which is above the OK state average of 5.7%. 8.2% of workers carpool. 2.3% walk to work. In 2023, there were 2 traffic fatalities from 2 fatal crashes.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

61.4%

of households

No Internet

12.3%

of households

Total Households

7,173

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
61.4%
Cellular Data Plan
82.7%
Satellite
7.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
19.7%
No Internet Access
12.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.1%

of households

Smartphone

86.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

63.7%

of households

Tablet

52.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
91.1%
Smartphone
86.1%
Desktop / Laptop
63.7%
Tablet
52.9%
Smartphone Only
18.3%
No Computer
8.9%

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

12.2Β’

per kWh

-36% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Commercial Rate

8.9Β’

per kWh

-42% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Industrial Rate

5.8Β’

per kWh

-51% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$132

residential

-10% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

28% below the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in Oklahoma averages 12.2Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $132. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

McAlester vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (10,000 - 25,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

10

Population Served

28,783

Violations (5yr)

317

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
MCALESTER PWACommunitySurface water18,20653
PITTSBURG CO. RWD #7 (ARPELAR)CommunityPurchased surface water2,04038
US ARMY AMMUNITION PLANTCommunitySurface water1,8728
PITTSBURG CO. RWD #5CommunityPurchased surface water1,75034
PITTSBURG CO. RWD #14CommunityPurchased surface water1,680156
PITTSBURG CO. RWD #16CommunityPurchased surface water1,2685
PITTSBURG CO. RWD #9 (MCALESTER)CommunityPurchased surface water8725
PITTSBURG CO. RWD #11 (KIOWA)CommunityPurchased surface water7904
PITTSBURG CO. RWD #6 (ALDERSON)CommunityPurchased surface water30013
PITTSBURG CO. WATER AUTHORITYCommunitySurface water51

85.8% of households in McAlester have broadband internet access. 61.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 19.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.3% of households have no internet access. 18.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 10 water systems, providing water to 28,783 people. A total of 317 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. McAlester is located in Pittsburg County, OK. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in McAlester.

Election Overview

Source: Pittsburg County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

3,473

19.8%

GOP Votes

13,841

78.8%

Total Votes

17,572

Margin

R+59.0%

Shift from 2020

R+2.7pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+59.0%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
20243,47313,84117,57219.8%78.8%R+59.0
20203,76813,85117,92421.0%77.3%R+56.3
20163,70412,74017,25021.5%73.9%R+52.4

In the 2024 presidential election, Pittsburg County recorded 17,572 total votes. Republicans won the county with 78.8% of the vote compared to 19.8% for Democrats, a margin of R+59.0%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+2.7pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Pittsburg County has shifted 6.6 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

142

Total Assets

$113.5M

Total Income

$53.0M

Per 10K Residents

78.5

nonprofits

+11.0% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

14

Median Assets

$155K

Oldest Active

1928

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Recreation & Sports
14
Religion
11
Human Services
10
Arts & Culture
9
Education
8
Youth Development
8
Philanthropy
7
Food & Agriculture
6
Housing & Shelter
6
Health Care
5
Mental Health
5
Animal-Related
4
Public Benefit
4
Crime & Legal
3
Community Improvement
2
Environment
1
Public Safety
1
91.2%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $103.6M of $113.5M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 10,000 - 25,000

Largest Nonprofits in McAlester

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
FUGITT FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$31.9M$3.3M2005
SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA LIBRARY SYSTEMEducation$19.7M$10.2M1990
CARING HANDS HEALTHCARE CENTERS INCHealth Care$17.1M$21.2M2006
PUTERBAUGH FOUNDATIONβ€”$11.6M$1.8M1952
MCALESTER SCOTTISH RITE CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONEducation$9.6M$1.3M2015
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF MCALESTER INCβ€”$5.7M$1.1M1963
ARDENEUM OF OKLAHOMA CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$3.1M$654K2000
MCGOWAN FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.8M$530K2002
YOUTH EMERGENCY SHELTER INCHuman Services$1.6M$1.2M1971
EASTERN OKLAHOMA YOUTH SERVICES INCHuman Services$1.5M$3.3M2024
CHOOSE TO GIVE INCHuman Services$1.5M$676K2012
INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF THE RAINBOW GIRLS SUPREME ASSEMBLYβ€”$1.3M$671K1928
HOSPICE OF MCALESTER OKLAHOMA INCHealth Care$1.2M$620K1991
HOPE HOUSE OF MCALESTER INCHousing & Shelter$1.0M$246K2008
SHARED BLESSINGS INCHuman Services$968K$792K1998
GOOD SMARITAN OUTREACHHousing & Shelter$754K$209K2012
MCALESTER REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER FOUNDATIONHealth Care$702K$218K2001
PITTSBURG COUNTY CHILD ABUSE RESPONSE EFFORTCrime & Legal$656K$377K1997
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONALβ€”$350K$305K1987
WESLEYAN YOUTH INCHuman Services$155K$1.0M1956
AUXILIARY VOLUNTEER SERVICES OF MCALESTER REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER IHealth Care$144K$117K2014
PARENTS CLUB INCHuman Services$143K$2K2023
CAMP CRAIG INCRecreation & Sports$135K$97K2009
PARTNERS FOR ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETYAnimal-Related$130K$60K1998
FEED THE KIDS INCFood & Agriculture$125K$1.3M2024
PRIDE IN MCALESTER INCEnvironment$123K$133K2009
CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF ARPELAR INCReligion$118K$99K1998
HUDSON STRONG FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$70K$77K2020
DANCING RABBIT MUSIC ASSOCIATIONArts & Culture$63K$231K2021
MCALESTER BUFFALO QUARTERBACK CLUBRecreation & Sports$59K$95K2023
STEVE AND PATTY HARRISON FOUNDATIONHuman Services$51K$45K2019
OKLA THEATER PRESERVATION SOCIETYPublic Benefit$50K$52K2024
GOSPEL COMMUNICATORS INTL INCβ€”$35K$47K1979
OKLAHOMANS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVINGHuman Services$33K$392K2022
MCALESTER BAND & GUARD BOOSTER CLUBYouth Development$31K$85K2023
SERGEANT MILES TARRON FOUNDATIONPublic Benefit$19K$55K2023
MATUMAINI MINISTRIES INCORPORATEDβ€”$14K$72K1968
MCALESTER BUFFALO RUN INCEducation$9K$32K2024
PHOENIX GATEMental Health$8K$104K2001

McAlester, OK has 142 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $113.5M. The most common category is Recreation & Sports, with 14 organizations. 14 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 78.5 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1928.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

173

Total Approved

$52.8M

Jobs Supported

1,696

Per 10K Residents

95.6

SBA loans

-7.6% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

35

Top Lender

The Bank National Association

46 loans

Top Industry

Retail Trade

Data Span

1992–2025

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)91% of all loans

Loans

158

Total Amount

$45.2M

Avg Loan

$286,089

Median Loan

$136,650

SBA Guaranteed

$33.8M(75%)

Jobs Supported

1,095

5049% of all loans

Loans

15

Total Amount

$7.6M

Avg Loan

$505,400

Median Loan

$305,000

7(a) β€” 91%504 β€” 9%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

27

16% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$13.7M

26% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$509,193

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Retail Trade21 loans
NAICS 44
$7.5M
Accommodation & Food Services19 loans
NAICS 72
$5.7M
Construction15 loans
NAICS 23
$5.5M
Retail Trade12 loans
NAICS 45
$2.1M
Transportation & Warehousing10 loans
NAICS 48
$2.1M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 10,000 - 25,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
The Net Llc1$2.2M
Mark D Proctor3$1.5M
Get Holdings Llc1$1.5M
S3 Construction Llc1$1.5M
Team Petroleum Inc.3$1.4M
The Net Llc1$1.2M
Sd3 Llc1$1.2M
Great Balls of Fire, Llc1$1.2M
V8 Motors Llc1$1.2M
Eazy Stop Bait and Tackle Llc1$1.1M

McAlester, OK has received 173 SBA loans totaling $52.8M in approved funding between 1992 and 2025. The 7(a) program accounts for 158 loans (91% of the total), supporting 1,095 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 15 loans totaling $7.6M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Retail Trade. The most active SBA lender in McAlester is The Bank National Association with 46 loans. That works out to 95.6 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

4

Total Population

31,077

Avg Median Income

$55,707

Avg Home Value

$149,100

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
7450128,687$55,430$156,500$907550.7
74522169$66,635$206,000N/A5.3
745541,822$46,389$96,400$8322.9
74565399$54,375$137,500$4757.0

McAlester, OK has 4 ZIP codes with a combined population of 31,077. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $55,707. The average median home value is $149,100. The average median monthly rent is -$166,666,113.

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