Poteau, OK โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Le Flore County ยท Oklahoma

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Poteau based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Poteau
National Avg
Oklahoma Avg
Population: 57Income: 33Home Value: 14Safety: 100Education: 14Median Age: 58Climate: 50Cost of Living: 42

Quick Stats

Population

8,903

2023 ACS

Median Income

$49,789

2023

Median Home Value

$142,400

2023

Median Rent

$818

2023

Median Age

34.8

Unemployment

6.1%

Cost of Living Index

84.1

100 = national avg

Poteau is a city in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, with a population of 8,903 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Poteau is one of the communities in Oklahoma.

The median household income in Poteau is $49,789, and the median home value is $142,400. The cost of living index is 84.1 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $818 per month. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, and the median age is 34.8 years.

People & Demographics

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

Population

Total Population

8,903

Male

4,389

49.3%

Female

4,514

50.7%

Median Age

34.8

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

9.8%

High School or Higher

32.7%

Foreign Born

8.8%

Veterans

5.8%

Married

30.9%

Avg Household Size

2.7

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.449

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

70.9%

Foreign Born

8.8%

White
70.9%
Black
1.5%
Asian
0.3%
Native American
9.8%
Two or More
10.6%
Other
6.9%

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

15.2%

1,354 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

84.8%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
1,328 (98.1%)
Puerto Rican
14 (1.0%)
Other Hispanic
12 (0.9%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Chinese
14 (46.7%)
Filipino
8 (26.7%)
Laotian
8 (26.7%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Choctaw
58 (6.7%)
Other Native American
811 (93.3%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

8,348

English Only

86.7%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

1,058 speakers

Limited English

5.7%

Language Distribution

Spanish
1,058 (12.7%)
Other Languages
22 (0.3%)
Chinese
14 (0.2%)
German
10 (0.1%)
Tagalog
8 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

94.3%

Limited English Proficiency

5.7%

Spanish
43.8% limited English
Chinese
14.3% limited English
Tagalog
100.0% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

518

5.8% of population

Disability Rate

40.1%

208 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$42,917

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
29.9%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
31.3%
Vietnam
38.4%
Korea
8.5%
World War II
1.4%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
8.1%
35-54
30.5%
55-64
8.9%
65-74
24.1%
75+
28.4%

Male Veterans

465

89.8%

Female Veterans

53

10.2%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$42,917

Non-Veteran Income

$25,403

Difference

$17,514

68.9% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

208

Without Disability

310

Disability Rate

40.1%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

5,375

#1 Ancestry

English

18.8% (1,670)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

12.2% (1,088)

#3 Ancestry

German

9.2% (823)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
English
18.8%
Irish
12.2%
German
9.2%
American
4.3%
Scottish
2.8%
Italian
2.4%
Dutch
2.0%
Swedish
1.3%
Scotch-Irish
1.2%
French
1.2%
Polish
1.0%
British
0.7%
European
0.7%
Portuguese
0.5%
West Indian
0.5%
Welsh
0.3%
Russian
0.3%
Austrian
0.2%
Sub-Saharan African
0.2%
Ukrainian
0.1%

Families & Households

Total Households

3,140

Family Households

1,992

63.4%

Married Couples

1,181

37.6%

Non-Family Households

1,148

36.6%

Single Mother Households

471

15.0%

Single Father Households

340

10.8%

Living Alone

995

31.7%

Children Under 18

Total Children

2,017

In Married Couple

1,213

60.1%

With Single Mother

465

23.1%

With Single Father

339

16.8%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$61,648

Married Couple Income

$84,904

Single Mother Income

$28,625

Single Father Income

$42,083

Avg Family Size

2.7

Avg Non-Family Size

2.7

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

308

Grandparents Responsible

92

Economy

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

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$49,789

-32% vs national

Per Capita Income

$23,433

-37% vs national

Poverty Rate

20.3%

+49% vs national

Gini Index

0.4263

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

6.1%

+18% vs national

SNAP Recipients

22.4%

of households

How Poteau Compares

Poteau vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Poteau 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 Poteau. The median household income here is $49,789.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
26.8%
$25-50K
23.4%
$50-75K
21.1%
$75-100K
9.1%
$100-150K
13.5%
$150-200K
4.1%
$200K+
1.9%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

6.1%

+23% vs OK avg

Labor Force

3,578

Employed

3,323

Mean Commute

22 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

9.8%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

32.7%

of adults 25+

Median Age

34.8

Work from Home

4.5%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

84.1

100 = national avg

-15.9 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$37,021

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$87,503

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
80.3
Food
88.1
Transportation
89.9
Healthcare
90.4
Utilities
88.9

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 Poteau, OK is $49,789, which is 32.0% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $23,433. The poverty rate of 20.3% is higher than the OK state average of 18.5%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4263, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, compared to the state average of 5.0%. The labor force is 3,578. 9.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 22 minutes, with 4.5% working from home. About 81.3% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 84.1, which is 15.9% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 80.3. A single adult needs to earn approximately $37,021 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotZillow โ€” January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$177,057

Poteau vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Poteau is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$142,400

Median Rent

$818

Total Housing Units

3,625

Vacancy Rate

13.4%

Owner Occupied

61.2%

Renter Occupied

38.8%

Median Property Tax

$996

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$749

Housing Types

Single Family
76.8%
Multi-Family
14.6%
Mobile Home
8.6%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$996

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.70%

of home value

Median Home Value

$142,400

Estimated Mean Tax

$1,115

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($996) by the median home value ($142,400). In Poteau, OK, this works out to an effective rate of 0.70%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The median home value in Poteau, OK is $142,400. According to Zillow, the home value index for Poteau is $177,057. The median rent is $818 per month (Census ACS). About 61.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1978. There are 3,625 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $996. The effective tax rate is 0.70%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

2.95

per 1,000 residents

+13% vs national

Property Crime Rate

29.36

per 1,000 residents

+71% vs national

Total Crimes

296

2024

Violent Clearance

30%

cases solved

Property Clearance

14%

cases solved

YoY Change

-24.0%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Poteau Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Poteau vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with Under 10,000 residents. Poteau 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 โ†“ 11.6%Property โ†“ 56.3%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Poteau police solve 36% of aggravated assault cases but only 0% of robbery cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent00.00N/A
RapeViolent40.440.0%
RobberyViolent10.110.0%
Aggravated AssaultViolent222.4036.4%
BurglaryProperty535.797.5%
Larceny/TheftProperty20622.4916.0%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty101.0910.0%

Poteau, OK reported 27 violent crimes and 269 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 2.95 per 1,000 residents is 13.4% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 30% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 206 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 4.5% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2024272692.9529.36
2023353373.8837.32
2022573346.4337.65
2021373354.1437.46
2020583396.5238.09
2019373374.1337.61
2018364244.0447.57
2017525505.8361.71
2016525655.9364.42
2015295843.3367.16

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk 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: FEMA

Total Declarations

32

Public Assistance

$2.1M

Individual Assistance

$242K

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

12 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $7.6M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storms โ†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2021$5K$8K
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2021โ€”โ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalApr 2020โ€”$95K
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornโ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormJun 2019$201K$8K
Flooding โ†’FloodMay 2019โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line โ€ฆ โ†’TornadoJul 2017$275Kโ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line โ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormMay 2015$1.0M$106K
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Severe StormJan 2014$9Kโ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding โ†’TornadoMay 2013โ€”$25K
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line โ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormJun 2011$40Kโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormMay 2011$245Kโ€”
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Severe StormFeb 2011โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Straight-lโ€ฆ โ†’Severe Storm(s)May 2010$6Kโ€”
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Severe Ice StormMar 2010$6Kโ€”
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Severe StormFeb 2010$290Kโ€”
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Severe StormJan 2010โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding โ†’Severe StormMay 2008โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storms โ†’Severe Ice StormDec 2007โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe Ice StormJan 2007โ€”โ€”

Showing 20 of 34 disasters

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

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total 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 Assistance

Mitigation Projects

39

Federal Funding

$3,288,207

Properties Protected

12

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.04

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan15$126,670
206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures14$2,953,513
600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan)7$97,410
601.1: Generators1$16,864
501.1: Other Major Structural Projects1$0

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

Poteau 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. $241,698 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

40.3%

4.2pp above the national average

Depression Rate

27.0%

3.5pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.6%

2.7pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

14.6%

4.0pp 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

39.5%

Arthritis

29.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

20.2%

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

21.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

27.0%

Loneliness

35.4%

Lack of Support

27.2%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

45.1%

Mobility

21.3%

Cognitive

21.7%

Hearing

10.8%

Vision

8.3%

Self-Care

5.8%

Independent Living

12.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Poteau has an obesity rate of 40.3%, which is 4.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.0%, 3.5pp above the national average. About 14.6% of adults lack health insurance. 77.4% 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

2.9 mi

Eastern Oklahoma Medical Cente...

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center2.9 miCritical Access Hospitalsโ€”Yes
Baptist Health - Fort Smith23.4 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith24.4 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Valley Behavioral Health System24.7 miPsychiatricโ€”โ€”
Mercy Hospital Waldron28.3 miCritical Access Hospitalsโ€”Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

3

Pop. Served

9,999

Violations (5yr)

80

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
POTEAU PWA7,93980
LEFLORE CO. RWD #11,7580
CAMERON PWA3020

There are 3 water systems serving the area. 80 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

22 min

-6% vs national

Drive Alone

81.3%

+3% vs national

Work From Home

4.5%

-51% vs national

Carpool

10.6%

Walk / Bike

2.2%

combined

How Poteau's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

4

2023

5-Year Avg

2

fatalities/yr

Nighttime

2

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202334000
202211000
202011100
201944010
201811000

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

The average commute in Poteau, OK is 22 minutes, which is 6.0% below the national average of 23 minutes. 81.3% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 4.5% work from home, which is below the OK state average of 5.7%. 10.6% of workers carpool. 1.4% walk to work. 0.8% commute by bicycle. In 2023, there were 4 traffic fatalities from 3 fatal crashes.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

82.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

63.5%

of households

No Internet

16.6%

of households

Total Households

3,140

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
63.5%
Cellular Data Plan
63.3%
Satellite
11.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
9.5%
No Internet Access
16.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.0%

of households

Smartphone

85.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

67.6%

of households

Tablet

55.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
91.0%
Smartphone
85.9%
Desktop / Laptop
67.6%
Tablet
55.0%
Smartphone Only
15.5%
No Computer
9.0%

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

12.2ยข

per kWh

-36% vs Under 10,000 avg

Commercial Rate

8.9ยข

per kWh

-42% vs Under 10,000 avg

Industrial Rate

5.8ยข

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 17.1ยข/kWh

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

Poteau 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 (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

3

Population Served

9,999

Violations (5yr)

80

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
POTEAU PWACommunityPurchased surface water7,93980
LEFLORE CO. RWD #1CommunityPurchased surface water1,7580
CAMERON PWACommunityPurchased surface water3020

82.0% of households in Poteau have broadband internet access. 63.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 16.6% of households have no internet access. 15.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 9,999 people. A total of 80 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

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

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

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+64.8%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
20243,18415,33318,75417.0%81.8%R+64.8
20203,29915,21318,80517.5%80.9%R+63.4
20163,24513,34617,19918.9%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.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

65

Total Assets

$42.4M

Total Income

$14.5M

Per 10K Residents

73.0

nonprofits

-42.2% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

7

Median Assets

$330K

Oldest Active

1955

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Education
5
Recreation & Sports
5
Religion
5
Mental Health
4
Human Services
4
Arts & Culture
3
Philanthropy
3
Health Care
2
Environment
1
Animal-Related
1
Employment
1
Youth Development
1
Civil Rights
1
Community Improvement
1
98.5%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $41.7M of $42.4M 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 Under 10,000

Largest Nonprofits in Poteau

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
CARL ALBERT STATE COLLEGE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATIONEducation$13.2M$2.3M1980
THE KERR CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE INCโ€”$8.9M$2.5M1986
HWC REAL ESTATE HOLDING COMPANY INCMental Health$8.4M$600K2021
LEFLORE COUNTY YOUTH SERVICES INCMental Health$4.6M$3.2M1976
MARY LUCCOCK LIVERMORE FOUNDATIONโ€”$2.0M$2.6M1979
SECOND CHANCES RECOVERY & RETAIL STORE INCHuman Services$1.7M$1.1M2017
LEFLORE COUNTY CHILD ADVOCACYHuman Services$1.4M$651K2000
WOMENS CRISIS SERVICES OF LEFLORE COUNTYโ€”$944K$656K1988
NOBLE B MAGNESS CHARITABLE TRUSTโ€”$370K$21K1988
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF LEFLORE COUNTYYouth Development$291K$151K2008
POTEAU VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETYAnimal-Related$182K$84K2014
ONE HEARTBEAT MINISTRIES INCPhilanthropy$144K$75K2014
SAN BOIS CASA INCCivil Rights$120K$238K2007
LEFLORE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INCArts & Culture$119K$52K2008
OKLAHOMA WRITERS FEDERATIONS INCโ€”$47K$85K1988
GIVING GRACE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$15K$82K2023
PURE LOVE IS THIS INCPhilanthropy$890$35K2014
KIAMICHI AREA VO-TECH SCHOOL FOUNDATION-POTEAU CAMPUSEducation$1$18K1995

Poteau, OK has 65 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $42.4M. The most common category is Recreation & Sports, with 5 organizations. 7 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 73.0 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1955.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

72

Total Approved

$14.1M

Jobs Supported

312

Per 10K Residents

80.9

SBA loans

-67.5% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

15

Top Lender

The First National Bank of Fort Smith

23 loans

Top Industry

Manufacturing

Data Span

1992โ€“2024

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)88% of all loans

Loans

63

Total Amount

$10.5M

Avg Loan

$166,130

Median Loan

$100,000

SBA Guaranteed

$8.2M(78%)

Jobs Supported

183

50413% of all loans

Loans

9

Total Amount

$3.6M

Avg Loan

$404,111

Median Loan

$252,000

7(a) โ€” 88%504 โ€” 13%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

6

8% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$2.7M

19% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$457,433

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Manufacturing9 loans
NAICS 33
$1.4M
Retail Trade9 loans
NAICS 44
$1.1M
Retail Trade8 loans
NAICS 45
$997K
Accommodation & Food Services8 loans
NAICS 72
$3.2M
Transportation & Warehousing5 loans
NAICS 48
$787K

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population Under 10,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Clayborn Inc.1$1.2M
Silver Creek Investments, Inc1$1.1M
Wolf Mountain Golf Corporation1$971K
French Ranch Inc1$652K
Wells Wann & Company Cpa Pc1$578K
L & W Equipment Inc.2$534K
Double S Construction Inc.1$500K
Kelworth Trucking Company Inc1$500K
Pro Supplements Llc1$449K
Carter Assets Llc1$445K

Poteau, OK has received 72 SBA loans totaling $14.1M in approved funding between 1992 and 2024. The 7(a) program accounts for 63 loans (88% of the total), supporting 183 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 9 loans totaling $3.6M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Manufacturing. The most active SBA lender in Poteau is The First National Bank of Fort Smith with 23 loans. That works out to 80.9 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

6

Total Population

20,952

Avg Median Income

$50,108

Avg Home Value

-$110,992,928

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
749322,550$52,000$165,700$80580.8
749402,494$51,833$119,400$69059.5
74947106$41,250N/A$7170.5
749511,559$50,813$124,800$8164.5
7495312,284$54,625$174,400$796119.1
749561,959$50,125$124,800$82463.5

Poteau, OK has 6 ZIP codes with a combined population of 20,952. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $50,108. The average median home value is -$110,992,928. The average median monthly rent is $775.

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