Poteau, Oklahoma

Population 8,502

Poteau is located in Le Flore County, OK. The population is 8,502, making Poteau the largest city in Le Flore County.

There are 4 public schools in Poteau with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Poteau is moderate , and there are 221 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Poteau is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Poteau property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Poteau include Shady Point, Howe and Wister.

Poteau Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 18.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 63.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18%

Crime Rate

40.38% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 234
  • Violent Crimes: 413
  • Robbery: 11
  • Burglary: 882
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

94.79% Higher than national avg.
  • 221 offenders in Poteau
  • 259.94 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

63 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 2
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 61

Unemployment

Moderate 4.1%
  • Oklahoma unemployment average: 3.4%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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4 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 4 K-12 public schools in Poteau, OK and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Poteau's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.
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4 Former Drug Labs view all

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61 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Poteau, OK issued 61 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Poteau, OK issued 57 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: $582
  • 1 Bedroom: $586
  • 2 Bedrooms: $740
  • 3 Bedrooms: $986
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,096

Zip Codes

74932 74940 74951 74953 74956 74959 74966

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Environmental Hazards

63 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (339/351)
    Poteau, OK has 96.58% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Poteau, OK is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.39 Average
    Poteau, OK is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 40.32°
  • February 44.3°
  • March 56.53°
  • April 63.05°
  • May 70.86°
  • June 81.1°
  • July 85.07°
  • August 83.74°
  • September 74.55°
  • October 63°
  • November 53.42°
  • December 40.78°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Poteau, OK

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Poteau, OK: $39,416

Unemployment

Unemployment in Poteau is 4.1%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.4% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 55.81%
White Collar - 44.19%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Markwayne Mullin

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

8 Cemeteries view all

18 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

3 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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