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Muskogee.
About
Life in Muskogee
Muskogee offers affordable living with a median home value around $146,000 and median rent under $850 monthly, making it accessible for families and first-time homebuyers. The job market is reasonably stable with 4.8% unemployment and growing industrial activity, though the economy has historically centered on manufacturing rather than high-wage sectors. The climate here is notably warmer and more humid than the rest of Oklahoma, with summers that regularly push toward 100 degrees—something to consider if you're heat-sensitive.
Muskogee at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
24.1%
Foreign-Born
3.7%
Broadband Internet
79.0%
of households
Population Growth
-0.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Muskogee: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Muskogee, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (45.8%), and 5.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.3%
of residents
65 and Older
15.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
35.2%
of households
Married Couples
34.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.39
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 15% below OK average
Rent, home values, and income in Muskogee
In Muskogee, rent runs 15% below the OK average, and home values are 27% below the OK average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.5%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,047
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
55.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1972
median year built
Vacant Homes
13.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $139,272 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.4 pts above OK average
Unemployment in Muskogee
Unemployment in Muskogee is 1.4 percentage points higher than the OK average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Muskogee Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute19.3 min avg
How Muskogee residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Muskogee, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 81% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 42 mi
Tulsa International Airport (TUL)
Small hub1.6M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 157% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Muskogee runs 157% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
846.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
3,357.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Muskogee Police Department
Natural DisastersExcessive Heat most common — 14 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
82.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Muskogee County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Muskogee County, which includes Muskogee, the most common type is excessive heat, with 14 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $100,000 |
| 2024 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | $167,000 |
| 2023 | 15 | Excessive Heat | $356,000 |
| 2022 | 21 | Drought | $160,000 |
| 2021 | 11 | Excessive Heat | $105,000 |
| 2020 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $372,000 |
| 2019 | 16 | Excessive Heat | $17,000 |
| 2018 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $40,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
10 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Muskogee County, county-wide
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Sequoyah County, OK (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 38 miles from Muskogee) is typically good — 258 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
42
Good Days
258
per year
Moderate Days
99
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Sequoyah County, OK (38 mi away)
Climate91°F summers, 28°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Muskogee has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and cold winters (avg low 28°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
71°/49°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/69°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
74°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
52°/28°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
43.2"
Annual Snowfall
2.6"
Hot Days/Year
70
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
79
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
90
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 26°F | 1.94" |
| Feb | 54°F | 30°F | 2.36" |
| Mar | 63°F | 39°F | 3.09" |
| Apr | 72°F | 48°F | 4.88" |
| May | 79°F | 59°F | 5.25" |
| Jun | 88°F | 67°F | 5.00" |
| Jul | 93°F | 72°F | 3.32" |
| Aug | 93°F | 70°F | 3.14" |
| Sep | 85°F | 62°F | 4.31" |
| Oct | 74°F | 49°F | 4.07" |
| Nov | 62°F | 38°F | 3.23" |
| Dec | 52°F | 30°F | 2.56" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Muskogee
Muskogee has 2 hospitals, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
14.5%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Muskogee VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available
Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Muskogee
Muskogee's student/teacher ratio is 19.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 18.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
16
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
18.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Fort Smith National Historic Site, 57 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Muskogee
Muskogee has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort Smith National Historic Site (57 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Smith National Historic Site
National Historic Site
57 mi awayPea Ridge National Military Park
National Military Park
89 mi awayPublic Libraries in Muskogee
Muskogee Public Library
801 W Okmulgee, Muskogee
Cities Near Muskogee
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Muskogee?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Muskogee FAQ
Is Muskogee, Oklahoma affordable?⌄
Muskogee's median rent is $858/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $50,213/year. Median home value is $146,100.
Is Muskogee, Oklahoma safe?⌄
Muskogee's violent crime rate was 846 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3358 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Muskogee, Oklahoma?⌄
Muskogee has an unemployment rate of 4.8%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Muskogee, Oklahoma?⌄
The cost of living in Muskogee is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $858/month and median household income is $50,213/year. The median home value is $146,100. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Muskogee, Oklahoma?⌄
The average commute in Muskogee is 19 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from