Mcalester, Oklahoma

Population 18,412

Mcalester is located in Pittsburg County, OK. The population is 18,412, making Mcalester the largest city in Pittsburg County.

There are 12 public schools in Mcalester with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Mcalester is high , and there are 56 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Mcalester is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Mcalester property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Mcalester include Krebs, Alderson and Savanna.

Mcalester Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 14.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 68.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.3%

Crime Rate

60.94% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 336
  • Violent Crimes: 555
  • Robbery: 78
  • Burglary: 1
  • Property Crime: 5
  • Larceny Theft: 4

Registered Offenders

55.48% Higher than national avg.
  • 56 offenders in Mcalester
  • 30.41 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

144 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 4
  • Registered Polluters: 6
  • Superfunds: 5
  • Tanks & Spills: 129

Unemployment

Very High 5.1%
  • Oklahoma unemployment average: 3.4%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 12 K-12 public schools in Mcalester, OK and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Mcalester's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.

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72 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Mcalester, OK issued 72 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 72 permits, 37 were issued for single family homes and 35 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Mcalester, OK issued 28 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $595
  • 1 Bedroom: $599
  • 2 Bedrooms: $788
  • 3 Bedrooms: $974
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,243

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Environmental Hazards

144 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (339/351)
    Mcalester, OK has 96.58% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Mcalester, OK is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.57 Average
    Mcalester, OK is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 40.07°
  • February 44.25°
  • March 54.53°
  • April 62.32°
  • May 69.67°
  • June 79.81°
  • July 83.82°
  • August 83.24°
  • September 73.55°
  • October 62.42°
  • November 53.7°
  • December 40.78°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Mcalester, OK

Earthquakes
Mcalester, OK has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Mcalester, OK has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Mcalester, OK has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Mcalester, OK has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Mcalester, OK: $42,123

Unemployment

Unemployment in Mcalester is 5.1%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.4% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 48.00%
White Collar - 52.00%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Mary Fallin
  • Sen. James M. Inhofe
  • Sen. James Lankford

City Representatives

  • Markwayne Mullin
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