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Okmulgee.
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Life in Okmulgee
Okmulgee is a community of 11,370 people in Oklahoma. The median household income is $41,848, median rent runs about $837 per month, and median home values are around $98,400. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.
Okmulgee at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
20.6%
Foreign-Born
1.3%
Broadband Internet
79.2%
of households
Population Growth
+0.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.3% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Okmulgee: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Okmulgee, the largest foreign-born group is from India (32.9%), and 1.4% of residents speak Other at home.
Under 18
20.9%
of residents
65 and Older
16.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
41.4%
of households
Married Couples
28.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.31
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 17% below OK average
Rent, home values, and income in Okmulgee
In Okmulgee, rent runs 17% below the OK average, and home values are 51% below the OK average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
89.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$530
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
50.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1960
median year built
Vacant Homes
18.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $106,360 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts above OK average
Unemployment in Okmulgee
Unemployment in Okmulgee County, which includes Okmulgee, is 0.8 percentage points higher than the OK average.
Unemployment rate
Okmulgee: Okmulgee County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Okmulgee County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Okmulgee Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute17.3 min avg
How Okmulgee residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Okmulgee, most residents drive alone to work (81%), and 77% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 40 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 84% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Okmulgee runs 84% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
606.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
3,394.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Okmulgee Police Department
Natural DisastersExcessive Heat most common — 19 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
74.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Okmulgee County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Okmulgee County, which includes Okmulgee, the most common type is excessive heat, with 19 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $312,000 |
| 2024 | 26 | Excessive Heat | $2.2M |
| 2023 | 17 | Excessive Heat | $381,000 |
| 2022 | 20 | Drought | $237,000 |
| 2021 | 19 | Excessive Heat | $110,000 |
| 2020 | 11 | Flash Flood | None reported |
| 2019 | 21 | Hail | $164,000 |
| 2018 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $163,000 |
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.
15 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Okmulgee County, county-wide
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Creek County, OK (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 29 miles from Okmulgee) is typically good — 220 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
42
Good Days
220
per year
Moderate Days
53
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Creek County, OK (29 mi away)
Climate91°F summers, 33°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Okmulgee has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and mild winters (avg low 33°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
72°/51°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/70°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
73°/52°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
52°/33°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.9"
Hot Days/Year
67
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
87
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
80
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 30°F | 1.76" |
| Feb | 55°F | 34°F | 2.14" |
| Mar | 65°F | 43°F | 3.20" |
| Apr | 73°F | 51°F | 4.41" |
| May | 80°F | 60°F | 5.72" |
| Jun | 88°F | 68°F | 5.22" |
| Jul | 93°F | 71°F | 3.28" |
| Aug | 93°F | 70°F | 3.33" |
| Sep | 85°F | 63°F | 4.85" |
| Oct | 74°F | 52°F | 3.92" |
| Nov | 61°F | 41°F | 3.08" |
| Dec | 52°F | 33°F | 2.62" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Okmulgee
Okmulgee has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
13.2%
of residents
Muscogee (creek) Nation Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
- Main campus: Muscogee (Creek) Nation Medical Center · 1401 Morris Drive
- Outpatient center: Muscogee Creek - Physical Rehabilitation Center · 900 E Airport Rd, Okmulgee
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Hillcrest Hospital Henryetta
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12 mi away · Henryetta
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. Campus locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Education20.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Okmulgee
Okmulgee's student/teacher ratio is 20.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 14.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
14.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Okmulgee
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
Public · 2-year · 2,028 students · in-state tuition $5,774 · 46% graduate · median earnings $50,211 (10 yrs after entry)
College of the Muscogee Nation
Public · 2-year · 222 students · in-state tuition $6,600 · 31% graduate
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Oklahoma City National Memorial, 85 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Okmulgee
Okmulgee has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Oklahoma City National Memorial (85 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
85 mi awayFort Smith National Historic Site
National Historic Site
90 mi awayChickasaw National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
98 mi awayPublic Libraries in Okmulgee
Okmulgee Public Library
218 S Okmulgee, Okmulgee
Cities Near Okmulgee
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Okmulgee FAQ
Is Okmulgee, Oklahoma affordable?⌄
Okmulgee's median rent is $837/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $41,848/year. Median home value is $98,400.
Is Okmulgee, Oklahoma safe?⌄
Okmulgee's violent crime rate was 607 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3395 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Okmulgee, Oklahoma?⌄
Okmulgee County, which includes Okmulgee, has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Okmulgee, Oklahoma?⌄
The cost of living in Okmulgee is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $837/month and median household income is $41,848/year. The median home value is $98,400. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Okmulgee, Oklahoma?⌄
The average commute in Okmulgee is 17 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